India, June 29 -- How many of our readers consider Yoga practice a possible means of prevention and treatment for the many non-communicable diseases from which they and their relatives may happen to suffer?

Many of us may be aware of the potential of Yoga to treat such things, though most may feel it preferable to visit their general practitioner and obtain a drug prescription. How many of us see Yoga as a path to peace within themselves, and for humanity at large? We all want relief from the aches and pains that challenge us as we grow older, and the troubles we read about in newspapers, including this one. Most of us will reach for our bottle(s) of pills without giving the matter another thought.

What we are neglecting when we do so, ...