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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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08 Feb 2025

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Happy New Year!! 

Namaste to all the members of my Vishwa Yoga Parivaar, my Worldwide Yoga Family. The festive time at the end of the year and the coming of the New Year is always an opportunity to practice self-reflective Swadhyaya and plan for the future. Our Guru…

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ARE WE YET A YOGI ? 

Many decades ago, under a tree at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam in Puducherry, our beloved Ammaji wove a tale of the three Gunas: Tamasika, Rajasika, and Satvika. She beautifully described about Trigunas to all of us eager children who were learning under her at Ananda Ashram….

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Vibhuti Pada: Revealing the Mastery of Maharishi Patanjali 

Maharishi Patanjali starts off the third Pada of his monumental Yogasutras giving definitions of the three internal aspects (Antaranga) of Yoga, namely Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. He defines Dharana as the process of binding consciousness to a point, place, region or object (desha bandhah chittasya…

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Purna Purusha: A Fully Functioning Person 

As a teenager, I was exposed to the concept of “Purna Purusha” or a wholesome human being when I joined Bhavan’s Gandhi Vidyashram, Kodaikanal. This is one of the many schools under the banner of the prestigious Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan that has promoted Indic-centric learning…

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The Panchakosha and Nara 

The Pancha Kosha are the five sheaths or layers of human existence. They are also translated as the five bodies of man. While modern science and medicine deal with a single layered existence, the Yogic and Vedantic teachings describe it as a five-fold existence. This…

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YOGA, A GEM FOR WOMEN 

Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, Editor Yoga has a lot to contribute to the health status of womankind. Women are the chosen ones blessed with the responsibility of the future of our human race. Healthy mothers give birth to healthy babies and a healthy start has…

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Enriching the Educational Journey: 

Integrating Yoga with Creative Elements forFour-Fold Personality and Consciousness Development Guruji Dr HR NagendraGoverning Council Member, IYA My dear Brothers and Sisters, As we step into Summar, the anticipation for our Prashanti Kutiram Residential Courses (PDCs) continues to grow, drawing in a diverse array of…

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THE SOUND OF YOGA IS SILENCE 

Dr. Sangeeta Laura Biagi and Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Nada is a pure vibration that is eternal: it has always existed, is always existing, and will always exist because it is the vibrational essence of the Universe. The Sanskrit term Nada expresses the quality of…

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Yoga Chikitsa Recognition by the Indian Yoga Association 

Namaste and greetings from the Indian Yoga Association! We are pleased to share the new developments in IYA of recognising Yoga Chikitsa training programs and therapists in a graded manner. During the International Yoga Summit by IYA at DSVV, Haridwar we honoured 18 pioneers of…