Yoga 24x7 is a novel and revolutionary concept that comprises of the powerful and transformative 24 principles and 7 practices designed to promote well-being. The 24 principles are universal and axiomatic truths encoded within one's consciousness and body (genes) and found in the wisdom texts of the world and the writings of great sages, philosophers, scientists, and therapists, both ancient and modern. Awareness of these principles and their manifestation into our day-to-day lives through the 7 practices would guarantee well-being and happiness (individual and collective, on all levels - body, mind, intellect and self), while ignorance and neglect of them would produce the opposite. Paradoxically, well-being or happiness, the prime objective of human endeavor, has become increasingly elusive and unsubstantial. The way we eat, the way we move about, the way we relate to each other, and the way we deal with our planet are all clearly unsustainable and causing irreversible damage. Global warming, terrorism, national and international wars and conflicts, poverty, hunger, growing disparities, complex bodily diseases, and rapidly-growing mental illnesses (especially, on college campuses such as MIT) and numerous other crises are scorching our planet and its human and other precious life. Traumatic experiences abound. Predictions of imminent catastrophes can no longer be brushed aside. There is clear and present danger. Thoughtful persons are hankering for change, but, there isn't much clarity on what to change and how to change. Superficial, quick-fix and short-sighted plans driven by selfish politics and economics are insufficient and often yield more problems than solutions. Humanity is at a crossroads. There is a critical need to re-think the very nature and meaning of human existence and progress. A wholesome approach to life is desperately required. Yoga 24x7 is an attempt to fulfill this need. It is not a new invention, but, a scientific presentation of axiomatic truths and realizations recorded by the wise. It is an alternative to feverish materialism. It is practical idealism for our times! We earnestly appeal to MIT students (the future of the world), faculty and others to study, apply and develop the 24x7 concept and to join us in our efforts to bring about positive social change.
