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Ahead of International Day of Yoga, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev shared a message emphasising the scientific and transformative aspects of yoga.

In a video message, Sadhguru said, “It's a reminder that what we call yoga is not a philosophy, is not an ideology, not a belief system, not a religion, nor definitely it is not about twisting and turning your body, as a lot of people seem to understand. This is a reminder that, as there is a science and technology for external well-being, there is a whole science and technology for inner well-being. This is not for any group of people; whatever your religion, race, caste, creed, or gender, doesn't matter who you are. If you are a human being, these technologies apply.”

Highlighting yoga’s broader impact on human development, he said the practice helps unlock an individual’s potential across multiple dimensions. “In body, mind, emotion, intelligence, and energies, and above all, it'll unlock the potential of the genius that is there in every human being. Unlocking this is very important.”

Sadhguru stressed that yoga is a powerful tool for enabling individuals to realise their fullest potential and elevate the overall quality of human experience.