Yesterday, saw a plethora of places mark International Yoga Day. While Delhi, of course, had the massive yoga exercise in full swing, Mumbai too saw huge turnouts at different yoga spots in the city. Practitioners took part with great gusto and it was certainly an eye-catching sight. The first International Yoga Day, mandated by the United Nations (UN), was for all practical purposes, a rip-roaring success and not even the heavy Mumbai monsoon could dampen the enthusiasm of participants.

It was heartening to note that age was no bar for those who were doing yoga. The participants spanned an entire spectrum, pointing to the wide appeal of the discipline. What people must ensure now is that they practice yoga under a trained, qualified professional. They must also pursue yoga in the correct spirit, not simply to be fashionable and with the times, but treat it as a science for mind and body.