Juna

The word, ‘JUNA’ is taken from ‘Juna-Akhara’ (the ancient Indian wrestling-arena). Though in literal sense, it means ‘Old or ancient’ but in the context of its usage over a long period.

Iit became synonymous to congregation of people who wanted to be physically fit, mentally strong and spiritually ‘aware’ (One who has attained complete wisdom – Gyani)..

The activities at Juna-Akhara were a wonderful and unique blend of routines and procedures, which controlled, mastered and maneuvered the human body, mind and soul to attain a state of complete equilibrium.

Routines were carefully chosen, meticulously designed and strictly implemented to get desired results. These procedures evolved over thousands of years to suit the changing need of society. With time, the relevance of ‘Akharas’ (wrestling-arenas) slowly got eroded and finally lost into obscurity.