I am staying at a Yoga ashram in India, as it was close to the place I was traveling. I meet a lot of yogis here in the ashram. 90% of them are from Europe and America (as in continent) and the rest from India. After talking to many people, I get a feeling that a good percentage of the people are simply using Yoga to escape from the actual responsibilities of life. There is nothing wrong with taking a break to practice Yoga. But, I keep hearing the same stories being repeated.

can’t hold onto a job and decided to quit

giving up smoking

don’t know what I should be doing

wanted to meet new people

fascinated by all things Hindu, especially chanting

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“The Mastery of Yoga must not be measured simply by the ability to master the techniques of yoga like asana and pranayama, but by how it influences our day-to-day living, how it enhances our relationship and how it promotes clarity and peace of mind.” – T K V Desikachar