Yoga is a philosophy, a way of life. It is a process which helps one live in an integrated way, harmonising all aspects of life. Yoga can bring in a healing touch to the ailments of the body and can provide a soothing effect to the mind apart from rejuvenating the spirit. It is a physical exercise which offers a spiritual experience and mental calmness. Yoga is an art of body and mind and at the same time it is a science which can contribute to the wellness of physical being of a person.

The history of yoga can be traced back to ancient ages and it was part of the Indus Valley civilization. There are a lot of ancient sages and scholars who contributed to the development of this discipline. ``Practising yoga helps in controlling the body and mind; yoga and meditation allows you to transcend to a spiritual realm, which in turn will again contribute to your physical and mental wellness,’’ says Sajeendranath, who practices yoga daily.

The relaxing and soothing effect that the yoga provides is beyond comparison, say those who experienced it. Ancient scholars of the healthcare sector in India understood the relevance of such an art and incorporated it in our traditional healthcare system called Ayurveda. Ayurveda uses yoga mainly while treating many lifestyle diseases and it is an integral part of link and stress-busting therapies