News India Live, Digital Desk: Story of Yoga Gurus of India: The precious gift of ancient India has become a part of the lives of millions of people in every corner of the world today. From physical health to mental peace and spiritual upliftment, Yoga has proved himself on every scale. However, many Indian gurus have been an unforgettable contribution in giving this ancient science a global identity. Come, let’s know about some such great yoga gurus, who removed yoga from India and established it on the world stage:

1. Swami Vivekananda (Swami Vivekananda): The pioneer of western expansion of yoga
In 1893, with his historic speech given in the World Religion Parliament of Chicago, Swami Vivekananda became the first Indian yoga guru who introduced the western world to yoga. He emphasized the philosopher and spiritual aspects of yoga, which increased the curiosity of this ancient Indian knowledge of the western world. His work proved to be a milestone not just as a physical exercise, but a science of harmony of mind, body and soul.

2. T. Krishnamacharya: The father of modern yoga
Famous as the ‘father of modern yoga’, T. Krishnamacharya B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi was a teacher of veteran gurus like Jois. He redefined the relationship between posture, pranayama and meditation and taught yoga to mold according to personal needs. He revived many old and extinct yoga traditions and gave new life to Hatha Yoga and configuration yoga.

3. BKS Iyengar (BKS Iyengar): Those who bring yoga to the common people
One of the most famous disciples of Krishnamacharya, B.K.S. Iyengar developed the ‘Iyenger Yoga’ style, which emphasizes the accurate alignment and balance of the rugs. He began using yoga in yoga, which made yoga accessible to people with all ages and physical abilities. His teaching was also focused on Therapeutic (therapeutic) effects, and he taught yoga to many Hollywood stars.

4. K. Pattabhi Jois (K. Pattabhi Jois): the pioneer of Ashtanga Yoga
Pattabhi Jolis was also a disciple of Krishnamacharya and made him popular ‘Ashtanga configuration yoga’. It is a powerful and flowing yoga style, in which the rugs determined in a sequence are practiced with breathing. Ashtanga Yoga achieved a large number of followers worldwide for his intense physical challenge and spiritual benefits.

5. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: The father of Transcendental Meditation (TM)
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi made the mantra-based ‘Transcendental Meditation’ (TM) popular all over the world. His teaching focused on calming the mind and attaining inner peace. His disciples included the famous British band ‘The Beatles’ and several Hollywood celebrities, which helped TM to make a global event.

All these gurus, through their unique styles and teachings, established yoga as a path for people looking for health and welfare worldwide, by taking out of Indian borders. International Yoga Day is an opportunity to celebrate this great heritage.

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