It is true that most practitioners practice some asanas and pranayama only for health purposes. But yoga as a discipline is far more important than that. It is a system to master your body, your prana or energy system, your emotions, your thinking so that your whole personality is ready to pursue moksha.
India is supposed to be a very spiritual country. There are increasing talks about India being a Vishvaguru. At the same time, it is interesting to note that there are many other countries which are not considered spiritual but are much higher on the happiness indicators.
Once the pandemic gets over, people think everything returns to normalcy. But, what is ‘normal’ itself would have changed. With more emphasis on health and family, some new changes will occur.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, there is a flurry of activity. Plans are being made to spend time with loved ones. Some may protest against the day. And yet, whether we consider the day or not, everyone wants love irrespective of age, gender, relationship and religion.