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Celebrating World Meditation Day with the Indian Yoga Association 

On World Meditation Day, the Associate Centres and Member Institutes of the Indian Yoga Association came together to honour the profound practice of meditation. Across various locations, our community gathered to reflect, connect, and deepen their meditation journeys, fostering a sense of unity and inner…

Celebrating 6 Years of Excellence:Indian Yoga Association Gujarat Chapter Foundation Day 

The Indian Yoga Association, Gujarat Chapter, virtually celebrated its 6th Foundation Day on 29th December with the theme Yoga for Lifestyle Management. The program began with a prayer, followed by Mauli Baviskar introducing all dignitaries. The event emphasized yoga’s role in promoting holistic well-being, inspiring…

Geetham Institute of Alternative Medicine hosts transformative sessions 

In December, Geetham Institute of Alternative Medicine, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association hosted a series of transformative sessions centered on Varma therapy, which plays a significant role in enhancing physical, mental, and emotional health. The month-long series was conducted by experienced practitioners, each focusing…

Indian ancient Siddhars and the science of longevity: A remarkable discovery byAttangaogam Peedam 

Recent research, supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), sheds light on the ancient practice of Attangaogam, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association, and its impact on longevity. The study, titled “Effect of Yoga-Pranayamam on Telomere Length in Medical Students,” revealed ground breaking…

Tamil Nadu SCC meets to discuss way forward 

The Tamil Nadu State Chapter Committee meeting was held in World Community Service Centre, Chennai on December 28, 2024, at 10:30am. The meeting commenced with a prayer and meditation session, creating a serene atmosphere for the discussions that followed. Shri Rajeshwari Prabhakaran, Senior Vice-Chairman of…

Enriching programs at Sri Aurobindo Society, Hyderabad 

Throughout December, the Sri Aurobindo Society, Hyderabad, hosted a series of insightful talks and satsangs, focusing on various elements of yoga and spiritual growth. The month began with Elements of Yoga 1 by Smt. Suneetha Sekhar on 1st December, followed by Smt. Harshitha’s session on…

Vedic Kaya Sadhana celebrates convocation ceremony 

The Vedic Kaya Sadhana, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, recently held its convocation ceremony, marking a significant milestone for its graduating students. The event celebrated the culmination of rigorous training and dedication, with graduates receiving certifications that recognize their comprehensive understanding and expertise…

SSIYRC Students Set World Record inArdha Matsyendrasana 

In a remarkable achievement, 105 students from the Sri Shankari Institute of Yoga and Research Center, Gummudipoondi (SSIYRC), Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, sustained the Ardha Matsyendrasana pose for an impressive 10 minutes, earning them a place in the Worldwide Book of Records….

Sree Bala Yoga Studio reflects on a year of remarkable achievements in 2024 

Sree Bala Yoga Studio, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, celebrated a year of significant milestones in 2024, underscoring its commitment to yoga education and community wellness. The studio conducted two sessions of its 200-hour Certificate Course in Yoga and a 500-hour Advanced Certificate…

Ananda Chaitanya Meditation Center launches in Coimbatore 

The Ananda Chaitanya Meditation Center in Kurumbapalayam, Coimbatore, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association was inaugurated with grandeur on December 20, 2024. The event began with the traditional lighting of the kuthuvilakku by renowned writer Jeyamohan, symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance and the illumination…



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Webisode – 26

Simplification is the Key to reach Gen Z

An ardent nature lover, Shri Subodh Tiwari was born and brought up in the most ethereal place and home to Yoga— Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. He is the CEO of Kaivalyadhama and Secretary General, Indian Yoga Association. Very early in his life he received spiritual initiation from Swami Digambarji, the Director and spiritual head of Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, and began yoga practice under the guidance of his father Shri OP Tiwari. As part of Webisode 26 of Online Gurukulam- Learn with Masters, we bring you excerpts from our one-to-one interaction with Shri Subodh Tiwari on November 27, 2022 on our social media platforms. Here are the excerpts

What is Yoga?

For me Yoga is to be able to do what you already know needs to be done. The ability to execute and the strength that enables you to act on what you know and the knowledge you have is yoga and yoga 360. I qualify that statement because I interact a lot with students. We are all trying to do Yoga for 90 minutes and forget. Yoga is important but upyog of yoga is very important.

Is Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation inter-related?

Yoga is the umbrella under which the principles of Ashtanga Yoga has been enumerated by Maharishi Patanjali. Today the world has started to treat Pranayama, Yogasana and dhyana as separate entities. It is the inclusiveness into the ashtanga yoga where Maharishi Patanjali lays down the yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratayahar, dharana, dhyan and samadhi. These are all the aspect of ashtanga yoga and definitely they are related because there is a relation of concurrence. It needs to be understood fairly and clearly. We often understand Ashtanga Yoga as the 8 steps of Yoga whereas they are the 8 limbs of Yoga which exists together. Pranayama, dhyana these aspects are concurrent in nature. They are related because they are inter-dependent. One leads to the other. The other is sustained by the other.

Who is a Guru?

Guru is someone who is able to illuminate the path of the seeker but at the same time ensures that the seeker has developed the ability to be self-dependent. Illumination through knowledge, through transferring the wisdom which the guru has in such a way that the path is travelled by the seeker with confidence, with the knowledge and wisdom on his own.

You are the torch-bearer of such a strong legacy. Started in 1924, Kaivalyadham have almost completed a century of teaching and spreading awareness about Yoga and Pranayama. How has your journey been?

Journey has been beautiful!! Kaivalyadhama started in 1924 by Swami Kuvalyanand and for the first time philosophical aspect of yoga was put under the scientific scrutiny. Swamiji lit the flame which carried on globally. For the first time scientific research started in Kaivalyadhama, first time philosophico literary research started, the first formal college started here in 1950, in 1961 the first ever Yoga Hospital in the world saw the light of the day, so many firsts happened in Kaivalyadhama. There are experts of Yoga, philosophy, science, teaching— it is a set of individuals that carry this lamp of undiluted yoga and run that relay race passing the baton to one person the other. The beauty lies in the synthesis of the tradition and science here. We feel proud to carry the rich heritage of the traditional yoga as envisaged by Maharishi Patanjali.

In these times when people only believe in earning and spending, Yoga can offer a much needed stability. What can be done to make sure that youngsters make Yoga their lifestyle?

Make it interesting. While I interact with thousands of students I have realised that because of so much of information and knowledge around Gen Z is upright. It is important for us to have the transition from the way we transact the knowledge. If this generation needs to be reached, there needs to be simplification in understanding, practices, simplification in ensuring that we are able to make them understand the benefits and there should be no strict regimen attached to what you are trying to transact. Let this generation experience that. They are very attentive to what you tell them. If it clicks then it’s their lifestyle.

How beneficial has Y Breaks been in Corporate Culture?

Kaivalyadhama was part of the trial run of Y Breaks with Ministry of AYUSH. We did the trials in 6 corporates in Mumbai for 3 months. Initial people were apprehensive and said ‘Yog is kya Hoga?’ But Yoga is experiential. When these corporate guys started practicing Yoga for 10 minutes every day, results were seen objectively. These corporates continued the Y Break after these 3 month of sponsored classes ended. People were happy, Y break were simple, no philosophies, no one hour sessions. As practical experience, Y Breaks should be taken seriously across the globe.

How important is research in Yoga?

Research emphasis on the rationality which appeals to large number of people. It establishes the efficacy of practices like asana, pranayama, meditative techniques while taking it to another level so that more practitioners can believe in the science. There is a cardiologist in Rajkot who ensures that before his patient are admitted for angiography or open heart surgery they practice pranayama for 15 days because he believes that the recovery of his patients is better than others who don’t. He arrived at his conclusion after researching on many patients. Now, because of his research other cardiologists are open to try it. So research is essential because it establishes a rationalistic acceptance and point of view about Yoga in that fraternity. So when you want to apply yoga in education and therapy it is very essential. If you are going for your own spiritual experience you may not need research because then you are your own research lab. So one need to distinguish it. When it comes to applied Yoga and Yoga education, it is very very essential.

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