10/06/2026
Yoga is reaching every corner of the world today.
But an important question remains:
What did we lose while adapting Yoga to modern frameworks?
In this thought-provoking article, Vinay Siddaiah, founder of Yogavijnana, reflects on how the Westernization of Yoga has gradually shifted the focus from inner transformation to external performance, from awareness to achievement, and from a holistic way of living to a system of physical techniques.
The article invites readers to rethink the true purpose of Yoga beyond flexibility, fitness, and posture, and to reconnect with its deeper philosophical and experiential roots.
Read the full article here:
https://www.yogavijnana.in/post/the-westernization-of-yoga-what-did-we-lose
We would love to hear your reflections on this subject. 🙏
[Note: This blog is the transcript of Vinay Siddaiah's talk during 2026 April Awakening workshop]A lot of times when we look at Yoga today, we are looking at it through a very external lens.How much can I bend?How long can I hold?How flexible am I?How perfect is my alignment?How beautiful does my po...