Many foreigners initially approach yoga for its physical benefits such as flexibility, strength, and relief from lifestyle-related ailments. However, over time, many of them begin to value the psychological and spiritual dimensions—especially stress management, mindfulness, and emotional balance.
The global rise in stress, anxiety, and burnout has made yoga’s mental health benefits particularly attractive. While physical practice may be the entry point, the deeper interest often shifts toward psychological well-being and holistic healing.
That said, the preference can vary depending on cultural context—Western practitioners often highlight fitness and stress relief, whereas in India, yoga is traditionally connected more with spiritual growth and inner discipline.
In my opinion, both together, because it is a lifestyle they practice
I believe that foreigners practice yoga both to maintain physical fitness and to create spiritual comfort.
In my country people practice yoga to both, still most of them initially approach it for physical fitness and stress relief.
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