Yoga for healthy aging in a fast-changing world

On June 21, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, hundreds of people will gather at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul to celebrate a time-honored practice that remains remarkably relevant. Yoga, tracing its semantic roots to the Sanskrit word “yuj,” meaning “to unite” or “to join,” has for generations acted as a unifying force, bringing people together in search of holistic well-being, inner peace and harmony. I notice yoga studios all around Seoul and in other cities in Korea, showing that it is being embraced not merely as a form of physical exercise but as a way of life. Now, with International Day of Yoga in its second decade, yoga has proven its transformative power from the banks of the Ganges to the streets of Seoul, exemplifying the practice’s enduring message that despite our differences, we are connected by a shared humanity. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” holds particular relevance for Korea, which is among the world’s fastest-aging societies. As life expectancy continues to rise, humanity has turned to medicine and technology to uWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times