India, May 11 -- Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Did you know that over 300 to 350 million people practice worldwide? While the physical benefits of yoga are well known, it is also very good for your mental health, with benefits ranging from stress relief to reduced anxiety.

Origins & Evolution

Yoga is believed to have originated over 5000 years ago, during India's pre classical era. Its earliest mention is in the Rig Veda. Patanjali, an ancient Indian sage is considered to be the father of yoga. His book Yoga Sutra, is one of the earliest documented works on Yoga.

Over the years, it evolved into a mental, physical and spiritual practice. Today, yoga is practiced mainly as a form of exercise and for meditation. Its main pillars are ...