132 years ago, the person who told the world the strength of yoga: Who was the first modern yogi?

lLife Style:132 years ago, a young Indian monk introduced the power of yoga and Indian spirituality to the world stage. Swami Vivekananda's speech at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago marked the beginning of yoga’s global recognition and journey.
Swami Vivekananda: The first Indian saint to bring yoga to the world. 132 years ago, on 11 September 1893, a young monk spread the echo of Indian knowledge, yoga and philosophy by a young monk in the 'World Parliament of Religion' held on 11 September 1893. His name was Swami Vivekananda. It was the same historical day when he not only introduced the world to Indian culture, but also put the power of yoga in front of the whole world.

West got the introduction of yoga for the first time

In his speech, Swami Vivekananda explained Indian religion, Vedanta and yoga in modern contexts. At that time, the Western world knew or did not know yoga as physical exercise only. Vivekananda presented it as a complete lifestyle - which contained the path of physical, mental and spiritual progress.

The beginning of the spiritual aspect of yoga

Swami Vivekananda explained its depth aspects-such as meditation, pranayama and self-realization, while not limiting yoga only. He especially taught the 'Raj Yoga' and 'Gyan Yoga' to the Western listeners, which revealed the esoter and scientific side of yoga.

Who is the first modern yogi?

Although yoga was practicing in ancient India for thousands of years, Swami Vivekananda is called "the first preacher of modern yoga". He was the first yogi who presented the importance of yoga with science and philosophy while speaking in English. This led to the beginning of yoga popularity not only in India, but also in America and Europe.

How to make yoga a trend

Inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, many Western scholars, scientists and seekers came to India. Yoga gradually became a global movement in the twentieth century. Today, the idea of ​​celebrating World Yoga Day is also the culmination of this historic journey, which was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United Nations in 2014 and every year from 2015, every year on 21 June, the whole world does yoga.

Today's sum: lifestyle or fashion?

Today, yoga has become a global fitness trend. Millions of people are joining it through yoga classes, retreats and online courses. However, its basic purpose is not only physical benefits, but the balance of mind, body and soul - as Swami Vivekananda told. 'The seed that Swami Vivekananda sown 132 years ago has become a huge vatavriksha today. Yoga has become a part of global consciousness not only the identity of India. His thoughts still inspire us that yoga is not just a workout, but the art of living life.