DAR ES SALAAM, June 2 -- In a world increasingly defined by stress, distraction, loneliness, and division, yoga offers a rare invitation to reconnect with ourselves and with one another. As humanity navigates an age of artificial intelligence, endless notifications, and accelerating technological change, the ancient wisdom of yoga remains remarkably relevant. It reminds us that while technology can connect devices, only human consciousness can truly connect people.

Today, India stands as a shining example of a civilization that continues to share the benefits of a yogic way of life with the world. I do not write as a scholar of yoga, nor do I claim mastery of its profound philosophical traditions. Rather, I write as someone fortunate eno...