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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 

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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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06 Feb 2025

Yogavani

Yoga for Generation NEXT
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Yoga for Generation NEXT 

Meetal Koticha Shah
Executive Trustee, Project ‘Life’ & Vice-Chairperson, IYA Gujarat Chapter

Youth are the future of tomorrow and representing it at every level. The work of the youth will take the country on the pathway of success. Youth is the promise for a better, brighter tomorrow. In present times of luxuries, social media and irregular lifestyle, it remains a huge challenge to assist and lead the next generation to healthier and happier ways to live a balanced and meaningful life.

Our nation has centuries old knowledge of health sciences. Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama being the important practices among them which are now recognized and acclaimed across the Globe.
Structuring a system to deliver this ancient knowledge treasure to the next generation can ensure great health benefits to the youth and can lay the foundation for their next generation to practice these as normal health regimes in their life style.

The invaluable health science knowledge can be transferred to them in two ways :

• Creating awareness regarding physical wellbeing – of mind & body.
• Inculcating knowledge of Darshan Shastra – beyond body and mind.

This health science presents extensive work in healing of body & mind, further unfolding progressive evolution towards beyond body and mind wellbeing. And the knowledge continues to grow with ongoing research.

Presenting great scope for experimentation, investigation and analysis, the need is to involve and enroll present as well as future generations to expand and strengthen the knowledge base in this incomparable gift to us from prior generation of scientists and masters of this practice.

Indian heritage of knowledge is wide spread and sound in every stream, may it be art & design, economics, literature or medicine. While the nation has in place established systems in various streams, an education system in Yoga Darshana takes its own priority place for future generations.

Together if we adopt synthesis of modern and ancient knowledge then we can generate extraordinary health standards and better lifestyle. Yogic living is not limited by age, sex, caste, creed or nationality and hence is Universal by nature.

Two significant messages can be given to the youth :

• Karmasukausalam – Efficiency in every action
• Samatvam Yogauchhayate – Harmonies development of self.

Yoga has multiple approaches – Asana, Pranayama, Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas – which are easily suitable to practice by all generations. Though Yoga aims at the holistic development of higher characteristics in human persona, health of body and mind can be easily addressed through psychophysical approach of Yoga which is best suited to the need of youth in school, college and university to evolve healthier next generations.
The ancient Indian heritage system of Yoga Darshana deals with ethical and moral development of human beings through practice of Yama and Niyama.
Strengthening and healing physical body by practicing Asana, management of breathing by practicing Pranayama, minimalism by practicing Pratyahara, development and enhancement of human awareness and superconscious being by practicing Dharna and Dhayna. – all these work in tandem towards enhancing human potential from conscious to superconscious existence – Samadhi.

Youth today is well read, intelligent, versatile, analytical and have great energy. The energy needs to be channelized creatively which is best achieved through Yoga.

Success stories of many great people like Dr. A.P.J. Kalam, Mahatma Gandhi, Satayajit Ray, and Narayan Murti prove their success despite difficulties, not in absence of them. Learning from their life stories will bring about a stronger unification of modern science and ancient Indian knowledge.

In this era traditional practices of Yoga has to be presented in modern way to make it more appealing to the young generations. Let us create significant standards which will help youth to make Yoga as their lifestyle. In order to effectively transform the true message and meaningfulness of Yoga and the process and means need to be palatable, easy and interesting.

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