On International Yoga Day 2024, Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal was honoured with the International Yoga Pride Award by the Bhavna Art and Literature Foundation. This prestigious accolade recognises Dr. Agarwal's significant contributions to the field of yoga. As a renowned yoga and meditation teacher, Dr. Agarwal has dedicated many years to promoting yoga as a holistic approach to health. His extensive work includes authoring numerous books, conducting global workshops, and developing innovative yoga programmes. These efforts have made yoga more accessible and integrated into mainstream healthcare.
Yoga, an ancient practice originating in India, combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to harmonise the body, mind, and spirit, thereby promoting overall well-being. The practice includes various styles and techniques, each focusing on different aspects of physical and mental health. Yoga holds great significance in maintaining both physical and mental health, as it builds vigour, strength, and resilience. It has the power to transform negativity into creativity and stress into strength. Regular yoga practice can improve flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as reduce stress and enhance mental clarity and emotional stability.
Dr. Agarwal's recognition on this international platform highlights the enduring value and relevance of yoga in today's world, underscoring its potential to foster a healthier and more balanced life.
| Author | Quote |
|---|---|
| B.K.S. Iyengar | Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees. |
| T.K.V. Desikachar | The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships. |
| Sri Pattabhi Jois | Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory. |
| Swami Satchidananda | The goal of yoga is to achieve the unitive state of mind that recognizes the fundamental oneness of all existence. |
| Sadhguru | Yoga is not just exercise and asanas. It is the emotional integration and spiritual elevation with a touch of mystic element, which gives you a glimpse of something beyond all imagination. |