India, July 8 -- Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in the spiritual and philosophical traditions of India, has long transcended its geographical and cultural origins. Though born in the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago, yoga today is a global phenomenon - practiced from the skyscrapers of New York to the deserts of Dubai, from Berlin's wellness studios to Japanese Zen gardens. This global embrace reflects more than just a fad; it signifies a deeper, growing understanding of yoga's essence as a holistic path to self-awareness, health, and spiritual balance. Yoga traces its origins to northern India more than 5,000 years ago. The earliest mention of the word "yoga" appears in the Rig Veda. But yoga was never meant to be confined to a...