On the 19th July, IYA team including Prof Kambhampati Subrahmanyam, Sri DR Kaarthikeyan and Ravi Tumuluri visited Rajarajeshwari Temple and paid their respects to Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Puri Mahaswamiji, the present pontiff of Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamshtana. Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Swamigal was the…
IYA holds 37th Executing Council Meeting
IYA holds 36th Executing Council Meeting
IYA holds 35th Executing Council Meeting
One Earth, One Health
IYA holds 34th Executing Council Meeting
IYA holds 37th Executing Council Meeting
IYA holds 36th Executing Council Meeting
IYA holds 35th Executing Council Meeting
One Earth, One Health
IYA holds 34th Executing Council Meeting
Editorial
Grandparenting Process for “Yoga Chikitsa Acharya” Begins!
As the Chairman of the Yoga Therapy Subcommittee under SAAC, I am pleased to share a new development of the Indian Yoga Association: recognising Yoga Therapy training programs and therapists in a graded manner. As the first step towards this accreditation we have initiated the…
Yogic Perspectives on Depression
I was dumbstruck when Sumathi (name changed for privacy) walked into my office one day and said, “Doctor, Yoga is the best antidepressant ever created”! A truly wonderful and sincere ‘from-the-heart’ statement from a lady, who had suffered depression for more than a decade, and…
Pranayama as Therapy
Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, Editor Pranayama has immense therapeutic potential in a wide range of psychosomatic disorders and can be used either as a monotherapy or in combination with Asanas and other aspects of Yoga. Importance must also be placed on right diet and right…
Yoga Events & Activities
Meditation and Stress Management
by Shri K. C. Jain, Treasurer, IYA & Managing Trustee, Akhil Bharatiya Anuvrat Nyas One of the words that we increasingly hear nowadays in conversations is ‘stress’. With the focus being put on mental health in recent times, there has been a growing awareness that…
A Holistic Approach to Mental & Physical Transformation
by Ms Meetal Koticha Shah, Joint Executive Trustee & CEO – Project ‘Life’ & Senior Vice-Chairperson, Gujarat SCC Mental health & wellness has become a major concern for a vast population of today’s fast paced, competitive world infused with insecurities, incessant demands on deliverance and…
Sago Chila
–The Yoga Institute Sago Chila is rich in energy, gluten free and non-allergic. It has high nutritional value. It is less in calories, reduces weight. It is good for diabetic patients. It is high in protein, which helps in growth and maintenance of cells. It…
GMM celebrates International Day of Yoga
Ghantali Mitra Mandal (GMM), Member Institute, IYA celebrated the International Day of Yoga with lot of enthusiasm and commitment. On the day GMM conducted various camps at different places, right from morning till evening. Approximately 8000 Yoga sadhaks participated collectively at workshops conducted by GMM…
Ammaji’s Birthday Celebrations:
Exploring the Indian Cultural Ethos through Yoga, Natyam, Sangeetam & Samskrutam International Conference and Workshop on the theme “Exploring the Indian Cultural Ethos through Yoga, Natyam, Sangeetam & Samskrutam” was conducted on the September 16, 2023 at ICYER-Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry as part of the 6th…
Project ‘Life’ collaborates with Kaivalyadhama for PG Diploma
Life Yoga Academy, Project ‘Life’, and Kaivalyadhama Lonavla are pleased to offer the “Weekend P.G. Diploma in Yoga Education” – a new innovative study in Yoga – for those wishing to become qualified Yoga Teachers to increase the outreach of this holistic practice in service…
Jharkhand SCC organises Yog Vani
The Jharkhand Chapter of Indian Yoga Association, Jharkhand Neurosciences Society, IMA Ranchi and Rockfield Health came together to organise Yog Vani in IMA Hall, Ranchi. The event was marked with the presence of Dr HR Nagendra, Governing Council Member, IYA and Dr Ganesh Rao, Director…
An Online Meet with Associate Centres
An online meeting with the Associate Centres was held on August 18, 2023 on Zoom. The meeting was chaired by the Shri Subodh Tiwari, Secretary General, Indian Yoga Association. It was attended by more than 80 Associate Centres. During the meeting, important information was shared…
Yoga Articles
Meditation and Stress Management
by Shri K. C. Jain, Treasurer, IYA & Managing Trustee, Akhil Bharatiya Anuvrat Nyas One of the words that we increasingly hear nowadays in conversations is ‘stress’. With the focus being put on mental health in recent times, there has been a growing awareness that…
A Holistic Approach to Mental & Physical Transformation
by Ms Meetal Koticha Shah, Joint Executive Trustee & CEO – Project ‘Life’ & Senior Vice-Chairperson, Gujarat SCC Mental health & wellness has become a major concern for a vast population of today’s fast paced, competitive world infused with insecurities, incessant demands on deliverance and…
The Profound Harmony of Silence in Yoga Practice
by Ms Prema Nagesh, Vyaniti Yoga In the realm of yoga, a discipline renowned for its profound influence on both the body and mind, there exists an often understated yet crucial element: silence. This intrinsic aspect of silence within the context of yoga serves as…
The Path to Liberation: Understanding the Role of Yoga and Knowledge
by Prof. Sampadananda MishraDirector, Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University Introduction: The importance of knowledge and yoga has been highlighted repeatedly in the vast world of spiritual and philosophical teachings. But rarely do we come across a concise and profound verse that summarises the essence…
Uttanapadasana
by Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute Uttanpadasana is an upward-facing yogasana. In this asana, your legs are extended straight above the ground and held at a 90 degree angle. Take the supine position with the legs together and hands by the side of the body. Palms should…
Yogic Food
by Shri Vinay Siddaiah, Founder, Yogavijnana Food is one of the important aspects of our yoga journey. If you want to really achieve great heights in the field of yoga, food is extremely important. So what exactly are the things you need to take care…
Sattvik Recipe
Beetroot Khandvi
The Yoga Institute Beetroot Khandvi is a vibrant version of classic Gujarati khandvi recipe with the goodness of beetroot. It has Bengal Gram which is a source of iron, folate and copper. It stabilizes blood sugar. Beetroot also lowers the blood sugar and also improves…
Sanwa Idli
The Yoga Institute Sanwa Idli is prepared with richness of Barnyard Millet which improves your digestion, manage obesity and regulates blood sugar levels. It is a rich source of protein, minerals and vitamins. Urad dal fulfils the need of zinc and potassium in the body…
Semiya Upma
The Yoga Institute South Indian version of upma is wholesome and has an umami flavor. It has wheat which is high in fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals, black grams (urad dal) is a plant-based source of protein and has zinc and potassium, Coriander has high…
Yoga Research
WHAT DO IYA MEMBERS THINK ABOUT YOGA?
A brief report on the survey conducted among members of IYA by the School of Yoga Therapy, ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Associate Centre, Indian Yoga Association Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Yogachemmal Dr R Balaji , Yogasadhaki Malini Sara Professor Yoga Therapy and Director,…
From the Annals of Yoga Research – August 2022
Research is extremely important to support different approaches to health care. In the recent past, Yoga has been gaining lot of attention as Yoga Institutes, reseachers, scholars have started offering substantive clinical research evidence. In this issue, Indian Yoga Association brings to you the Research…
From the Annals of Yoga Research
Research is extremely important to support different approaches to health care. In the recent past, Yoga has been gaining lot of attention as Yoga Institutes, reseachers, scholars have started offering substantive clinical research evidence. In this issue, Indian Yoga Association brings to you the Research…
From the Annals of Yoga Research – April 2022
Research is extremely important to support different approaches to health care. In the recent past, Yoga has been gaining lot of attention as Yoga Institutes, reseachers, scholars have started offering substantive clinical research evidence. In this issue, Indian Yoga Association brings to you the Research…
Research Committee – March 2022
From the Annals of Yoga Research Research is extremely important to support different approaches to health care. In the recent past, Yoga has been gaining lot of attention as Yoga Institutes, reseachers, scholars have started offering substantive clinical research evidence. In this issue, Indian Yoga…
From the Annals of Yoga Research – February 2022
Research is extremely important to support different approaches to health care. In the recent past, Yoga has been gaining lot of attention as Yoga Institutes, reseachers, scholars have started offering substantive clinical research evidence. In this issue, Indian Yoga Association brings to you the Research…
Web Exclusive
IYA Central Secretariat’s Outreach Efforts
On the 19th July, IYA team including Prof Kambhampati Subrahmanyam, Sri DR Kaarthikeyan and Ravi Tumuluri visited Rajarajeshwari Temple and paid their respects to Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Puri Mahaswamiji, the present pontiff of Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamshtana. Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Swamigal was the…
Daaji’s Message from Kanha!
Heartfulness proposes meditation on the heart with an aim of attaining subtler levels of consciousness. The heart is not merely a pump for blood circulation – its role goes far beyond that. References in ancient Indian literature on Yoga, especially that from Sages like Patanjali,…