India, July 27 -- Yoga practice was central to the Vedic tradition of ancient India. Many are the extraordinary tales told of powers developed by Yogis, known as Siddhis in the ancient wisdom, considered the hallmark of Mahatmas in times ancient and modern. In olden times, all inhabitants of

Bharata aspired to have a Guru, a teacher who would unfold to them life's inner secrets by teaching them appropriate kinds of Yoga practice, leading them to better, more fulfilled lives. No one required proof of results to practise Yoga techniques. They were there for all to see, exhibited by elders who were experienced in such matters. Yoga practices and their results lay at the heart of a prosperous, happy and healthy civilisation in the valleys of...