Dear Jayamohan,
Our body today is connected to various machines. We are trying to modify our body to suit those machines. This has become a major challenge. It is precisely for this reason that we are now experiencing various kinds of physical pains and allergies. These issues affect not only our actions and plans but also our very thinking.
Even in ancient times, the human body grew and evolved by integrating with tools and implements. However, those had their limits. Today’s devices have become extremely complex and sophisticated. They are tormenting our bodies. One need only reflect on what a cellphone is doing to our mind and eyes to understand this.
Yoga practice teaches us how to harmonize the body and mind and reshape ourselves to suit contemporary life. This thought struck me as very significant. As someone who practices yoga, this idea has given me clarity about what I am actually doing.
N.R. Natarajan
