In my opinion, one of the most significant aspects of 21st century life is the inevitable process of globalization. Its opponents claim that it contributes to nations losing their distinctiveness—and they are right to some extent. But, on the other hand, globalization has also helped people to access the cultural heritage of other nations, and thus enrich their own. Discovering the East aided western people in looking at life from a different perspective; new spiritual conceptions, martial arts, and the knowledge about esoteric medicine are just a few boons gained by western civilization after the contact with the East. Meditation and various yoga systems are also among these gains. However, as it often happens, they have quickly become a mass cultural phenomenon; thus, they were made commercial, simplified, and adjusted to the needs and pace of life of an average westerner. Therefore, traditional yoga systems and those taught in the West differ significantly.