New Delhi, December 5 – India’s centuries-old gift of ‘yogasana’ is finding new ground in friendly nation Russia. Russian people are adopting India’s yoga practices, incorporating hatha yoga along with pranayama and meditation into their busy lifestyles. They are finding relief from problems like back pain, stress, and insomnia, with yoga becoming an integral part of their daily routine.
Swami Vivekananda first introduced yoga to the world in Chicago, America in 1893. Today, that same message is reaching every household in Russia – that yoga is not just physical exercise, but a complete package of karma yoga and gyan yoga. It calms the mind, brings discipline, and provides the strength to adapt to any climate and circumstances.
Through yoga, people in Russia are also connecting with India’s culture. The friendship between India and Russia is writing a new chapter in the field of health as well.
In major and minor Russian cities like Kazan, Ufa, Krasnodar, and Tula, people are flocking to master classes conducted by Indian yoga teachers. Russians now believe that yoga is not just about asanas, but a complete science of living that can eliminate stress, back pain, insomnia, and heart-related problems from the root.
Several yoga trainers from India have also traveled to Russia to provide training to the people there. They explain that Russian citizens mostly practice hatha yoga and focus more on physical asanas because they already have good flexibility and muscle strength. Meanwhile, Indian teachers emphasize pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques.
Russian citizens say their lives have completely transformed after starting yoga. Earlier, they would get breathless climbing stairs, but now they walk easily. Old coughs have disappeared, swelling complaints have ended, and there are no breathing difficulties. Work capacity has increased and mood remains consistently good. Many people believe they cannot even imagine their lives without yoga now.
People in Russia practice Surya Namaskar along with pranayama and various yogasanas daily.
Source: Udaipur Kiran
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
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