New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- An emotional video shared by a Japanese man living in India has struck a chord with social media users for its profound message on the real meaning of yoga.

The clip, posted on Instagram by Nozomu Hagihara, highlights what he calls the concept of "Dharma Yoga" - a life philosophy he says he discovered while living in India.

According to Mr Hagihara, Dharma Yoga goes far beyond the physical poses practiced on a yoga mat. Instead, it's about living in alignment with the ethical and spiritual principles of yoga - guided by the Yoga Sutras' Yamas (restraints) and Niyamas (observances).

"The real yoga," he says, "isn't just about how flexible your body is, but how flexible your heart is - how kind, aware, and purposefu...