Mumbai (PTI): Paying homage to the 5,000-year-old legacy of Yoga is a first-of-its-kind museum in the city showcasing the ancient tradition.

The museum in suburban Santacruz, which has been in existence since 1987 was opened to the public by The Yoga Institute (TYI) on December 25 last year, marking 90 years of the institution.

It houses traditional 'Patanjali' scriptures, sculptures of Yoga gurus, various facets of the science and ancient props used in the practise.

"Through a scientific approach to Yoga, our emphasis is to empower individuals to lead a stress-free, balanced and meaningful life," TYI Director Hansa Jaydev said.

"In this age of multiple Yoga brands providing instant cures or spiritual evolution, we have remained steadfast in preserving and promoting ideas of classical Yoga, which has been perfected in this country over centuries," she said.

The institute has planned a series of debates and conferences through the year involving eminent thinkers, academics and policy makers to stimulate the adoption by Indian families in all facets of life, Jaydev said.

Besides, the institute is also imparting yoga training to students appearing for the upcoming class X and XII exams.

Around 25 municipal schools in Mumbai are undergoing training in Yoga. Besides, principals of various schools and colleges are also undergoing training in classical Yoga, she said.

"Students need to take training in yoga as it relates to the mind. We live in our mind. Unless we change in our attitude, our behaviour will not change," Jaydev added.