First International- Centre of Patanjali Yogpeeth at Housoton, U.S.A.- On July 19 at Houston, Texas, Bhumi Poojan of Patanjali University and Yogpeeth was conducted by the Swami Ramdev. Speaking on the occasion he said, "All of us want ailing persons to become healthy. If knowledge and practice of yoga can help to achieve that objective then it should not be rejected." The new centre will be built on approximately 100 acres land in Rosenberg suburb of Houston and will offer yoga, ayurveda teachings and treatments.

 

On being asked the reason for establishing Yog Peeth at Houston, Swami said, "Houston being a seat of worldwide medical science and education has been chosen for yoga centre." This centre will have vedic gurukul, herbal garden, vaanprastha ashram, digital vedic library and museum and will undertake research, clinical control trials, propagation of yoga and pranayam. Presence of reputed science institutions like NASA, St. Looks Heart Institute, University of Texas, M.D. Enderson Cancer Institute and University of Houston in the neighbourhood will facilitate scientific interactions as well.

On this occasion, general secretary of Yog Peeth Acharya Bal Krishna said that the positive results of clinical trial test reports conducted at Patanjali Yogpeeth will open new rays of hope in medical science. "Our age-old vedic knowledge will provide the most sought after peace, moral values and help in building a bond of humanity amongst nations," he said.
"You treat the symptom whereas I treat the system," Ramdev said to the crowded gathering discussing the efficacy of yogic exercises, especially breathing exercises. Swami Ramdev demonstrated eight types of breathing exercises and explained the benefits of each.