International Yoga Day 2025
Beyond Asanas, Towards Union with Light
A Magical Morning by the Sea
It was one of those quiet, golden mornings in Vizag. My sister Siya and I were walking barefoot along RK Beach. The sea was playful—its salty waves gently touching our feet, like the ocean was giving us a secret spa. With each splash, I felt something old leave my body… like sadness, worry, and tired thoughts melting into the water, Sea Waters Healing the Hearts. Just then—whoosh!—a colorful flyer flew down from the sky. It danced in the wind and landed near our toes. “International Yoga Day 2025,” it read. “Everyone must join!”
She looked at me with her curious eyes. “Dhiya,” she asked, “you’re a MCKS Pranic Healer. What do you think about International Yoga Day? Is it really important? Can it change people’s lives?”
I didn’t reply immediately. Her question stirred something deep within me. I stood silently for a while, allowing the waves of memory and wisdom to rise within me.
I turned to her and said,
“Thank you, Siya, for asking such a profound question. You’ve sparked something deep in me today—something that transcends logic, and touches the core of who we are.”
The Story of Light and the Hidden Game
“Siya,” I said gently, “do you know what Yoga truly means?”
She shook her head, eyes wide.
“You see,” I continued, “before we speak about International Yoga Day, let’s reflect on the word Yoga itself. In Sanskrit, Yoga means union—but union with what? Not with another person or the world outside, but with the Supreme Light, the source from which everything arises. That which many call God, Divine Intelligence, or simply The Infinite Source.”
I remembered a passage from the book “God Talks with Arjuna” by Paramahansa Yogananda, which described the beginning of all things:
“In the beginning, there was only Light. The Light spread through all corners of the cosmos. But nothing else existed. This Divine Light felt the longing to be known, to be experienced, so it created a second light. However, both were identical—there was no difference. To enable the dance of experience, the first Light veiled itself with maya, the illusion of separation. And so began the journey of the soul—longing to unite back with its source.”
As I told Siya,
“Yoga, dear one, is the soul’s journey to pierce through that veil and reunite with its Source.”
And I also recall profound insights from the writings of the Adyar Theosophical Society and Lucis Trust. These ancient esoteric traditions describe that in order to truly unite with the Divine, the soul must evolve gradually, through multiple incarnations
From mineral kingdom to plant kingdom,
Then to the animal kingdom, and finally into the human kingdom—
And only then can the soul begin to prepare for the deva (angelic) kingdom.
To ascend from the human kingdom into higher realms, the soul must become self-realized, and gradually God-realized.
This realization—the conscious reunion with the Divine—is the true essence of Yoga.
The Path of Union: Yoga Beyond Asanas
Siya listened, captivated. “But how do we practice this Yoga?” she asked.
Many people think yoga is just twisting the body or doing breathing exercises. But it’s much, much more.
“That brings us to the Patanjali Yoga Sutras,” I explained. “Yoga is an eight-fold path known as Ashtanga Yoga—a practical ladder for soul evolution. It includes:
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Yama
Ethical disciplines - Loving Kindness, Honesty, Generosity, One pointedness, Moderation.
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Niyama
Personal observances - Non Injury, Non Lying, Non stealing, Non Lazy, Non - Excessiveness
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Asana
Physical Exercises - Very minimal Also Makes Sense, Does not have to be intensive. Simple Warm Ups to expel toxins.
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Pranayama
Proper Breathing - Preferably Thought by MCKS. Other's are not suitable for present Evolved Mankind. As Mankind Evolve, Teachings Evolve. No New mobile comes with Android 1 version.
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Pratyahara
Withdrawal from senses - Possible only By Following Above.
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Dharana
Concentration
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Dhyana
Meditation
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Samadhi
Union or Enlightenment
The Truth Behind Perfection & Parabrahman
The waves whispered quietly as Siya looked up at me, her eyes full of wonder.
“Dhiya,” she said, “do you think people can really master all eight parts of yoga in just one lifetime?”
I chuckled gently. “Sweet Siya, even learning just Yama — to be honest, kind, and pure — can take many lifetimes. Perfection isn’t a sprint. It’s a soul’s endless journey.”
She paused. “But… even the gods are perfect, right?”
“Even planetary Parabrahman, the Supreme Being — the very architect of our planet — isn’t fully perfect. He is still growing, still expanding with us.”
Her eyes grew wide. “Who is this Parabrahman?”
I explained softly, “Different traditions call Him different names. In Hinduism, He is Skanda/ Kartikkeya / Sanat Kumara. In Buddhism, Brahma-Sanam Kumar, As Ancient of Days in Judeo-Christian traditions, Some whisper the name Melchizedek. HP Blavatsky says Melchizedek and Sanat Kumara are just different aspects of the same divine being. In Zoroastrianism, He is linked to Ahura Mazda, though some debate it. In Sufi teachings, He appears as Al Khidr, the Green Man(according to Dakshinamurti).”
Siya smiled. “That’s… too big for my head!”
I laughed, “Exactly! That’s why Dhivya Bhalla created a course on and wrote the book Soul’s Charioteer: Wheel of Life — so we can understand one petal at a time.”
So, yoga is not just stretching the body. It’s about refining character, calming breath, mastering senses, focusing the mind, meditating deeply, and finally, experiencing oneness with the Divine.”
Siya’s eyes sparkled. “That’s so much deeper than what most people see on Yoga Day!”
Pranic Healing & the Multidimensional Path of Yoga
As a student of Master Choa Kok Sui (MCKS),” I added, “I’ve come to understand that yoga is not just one path but many intertwined roads leading to one goal—union with the Higher Soul. In Arhatic Yoga, which is the synthesis of all yogas, we practice:
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Raja Yoga
through Achieving Oneness with the Higher Soul
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Bhakti Yoga
through Twin Hearts Meditation and divine love
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Kundalini Yoga
through safely awakening the sacred energy
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Karma Yoga
through service, healing others, and Donations. Yama Niyama
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Dhyana Yoga
through intense inner stillness
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Jnana Yoga
through studying the spiritual teachings
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Hatha Yoga
by preparing the body as a fit vehicle
True yoga is a combination of effort, grace, guidance, and above all—inner transformation. And yes, it’s only possible through the light of an enlightened Master
Is International Yoga Day Enough?
Siya paused, taking in the vastness. “Knowing all this about yoga is beautiful, but now I’m wondering… Do you think International Yoga Day is enough? Most people just do some poses and go back to old habits. Isn’t that missing the point?”
I smiled. “I used to think like that too. But over the years, my view softened. While it may not cover everything I just shared, at least it is planting seeds.
Even if someone learns just one breathing technique or hears the word meditation for the first time, it matters. It’s a step—a doorway.
So, I am not against International Yoga Day. I celebrate it. I just hope that over time, we as humanity evolve beyond the physical and begin to embrace the soul of Yoga.
Let us remind people that Yoga is not just a health trend or a political symbol.
It is a soul’s journey.
A divine invitation.
A return home.”
A Vision Forward: Yoga as a Way of Life
As the sun rose higher over the waves, I looked at Siya and felt immense gratitude—for her question, for the flyer, and for the chance to remember why I walk this path.
I believe that in the coming years, Yoga will continue to expand—not just as asana, but as a conscious lifestyle. Imagine a world where:
Leaders meditate before making decisions
Children practice breathwork before exams
Couples use loving-kindness meditations to resolve conflicts
Healers treat energy, not just symptoms
Humanity rediscovers its divinity
That is the future Yoga can bring. That is the true spirit of International Yoga Day
Dear Reader
So, dear reader, whether you are a beginner curious about yoga, a daily practitioner of asanas, or someone walking a deeper spiritual path, remember:
Yoga is not something you do.
Yoga is something you become.
This International Yoga Day, take a moment—not just to stretch your body, but to stretch your awareness.
Breathe not just to oxygenate, but to awaken.
Meditate not to escape, but to return to the light within.
And above all, begin walking the sacred path—not for display, but for divine reunion.
“Whether it’s the 8-fold path of Patanjali and Buddha or the 10-fold path of Moses, all lead to one truth — to synthesize, resynthesize, and become one with the Infinite Light.”