Ukrainian citizens find solace in Hindu Dharma’s yoga and meditation amidst war

Decision to attain peace as war takes its toll

(Credits : Economic Times)

Kyiv (Ukraine) – Amidst the ongoing turmoil and constant shelling from Russian artillery, many Ukrainians are seeking refuge in the practices of Hindu Dharma, namely yoga and meditation. In the major cities of the country, a growing number of individuals are coming together every morning to engage in yoga sessions. One such yoga center is located in the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. For 3 days a week, people gather in a basement here and practice meditation and yoga, accompanied by calming Sattvik music.
In this regard, Serhii Zaloznyi, a 52-year-old yoga instructor, pointed out that the external world for these people is characterised by turbulence, with their minds frequently disturbed by the recurring bomb explosions. The people yearn for peace, and they find solace and tranquillity through the practice of yoga.

In Kramatorsk, a front-line city in #Ukraine, a group of individuals gathers in a basement three times a week to practice #yoga and find solace from the relentless shelling caused by Russian artillery.https://t.co/DoVGqu262y

— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) September 18, 2023

Editorial Viewpoints

On one hand, the Western world embraces the profound teachings of Hindu Dharma, finding peace and joy in their lives through it, while on the other, some Hindus in India distance themselves from it, self-identifying as progressives.