When Sri Sri Ravishankar was addressing the European Parliament a member asked a question that Yoga is a Hindu tradition & mostly people like him (the member of parliament) being Christian find it difficult to accept n adapt to it as it's contrary to their beliefs.
Simple n brilliant reply by Sri Sri Ravishankar.
Firstly Hinduism is a way of living n not a religion.
By eating Chinese food one doesn't become a Chinese or by listening to Beethoven one doesn't become a German.
So if we can appreciate cuisines, music etc. from other countries then why shouldn't accept wisdom & techniques for a stress free living like Yoga which is from India.
Yoga ,a way of Living
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Re: Yoga ,a way of Living
Yoga is amazing that a tradition which is more than 5000 years old and today become a popular way of life.Its power lies in its simplicity, flexibility and also diversity. it is not a religion, yet can be practiced in harmony with any religion. The yogic philosophy and its different techniques can be followed by all. Broad scope of yoga has made it easy for people from all walks of life, whether busy or active or even sedentary, to follow their own selective techniques,which is suited to their lifestyle. The yogic life style can be adapted and merged into any lifestyle easily.