Practice of the Month
ISCM and Puducherry SCC promotes Yoga & Music Therapy for De-addiction 
The Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine (ISCM) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), in association with the Mother Care Foundation (MCF)—a centre for alcohol and cannabis de-addiction and rehabilitation; organised and conducted an awareness program on de-addiction and rehabilitation — in collaboration with the Indian...
Bihar SCC convenes meeting, adopts strategic resolutions 
he Bihar State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association convened its meeting on 27 February 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Energy Yoga Healing Centre, Patna. The meeting was attended by all newly appointed Executive Committee members and focused on strengthening the...
MAHER spearheads community wellness initiative 
Reaffirming its commitment to community well-being and the propagation of yoga, the Faculty of Yoga Sciences and Therapy (FYST), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, Chennai — an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association — conducted a five-day Social Service Activities and Free...
Oordhvam Yoga marked National Youth Day with inspiring workshop at SIMATS, Chennai 
On the occasion of National Youth Day, Dr. Kaushik R, Founder of Oordhvam Yoga, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, delivered an inspiring one-day workshop titled “Elevate Your Well-Being: Tools for Calm Minds, Healthy Bodies & Stronger Connections.” The session took place at...
Yogis Foundation successfully held yoga and meditation camp in Ambasamudram 
The Yogis Foundation successfully held a two-day Yoga and Meditation Camp on 7th and 8th February 2026 at the Yogis Meditation Center, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from aspirants and yoga practitioners representing various regions across the state. Designed as...
S V Yogalaya, Chennai celebrates Republic Day, Ratha Saptami and hosts insightful Tapas Yoga Club session 
S V Yogalaya, Arumbakkam, Chennai, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, marked significant occasions with devotion, discipline, and yogic awareness through a series of meaningful programmes. On the occasion of Republic Day, a grand archery event was organized at S V Yoga Center,...
YogaPeace Sansthan organises “Anandam” programme to promote joyful living through yoga in rural Nepal 
Under the joint aegis of YogaPeace Sansthan and the Indian Yoga Association, an inspiring yoga-awareness programme titled “Anandam – How to Live Joyfully in Life” was successfully organized at Tribhuwan Higher Secondary School, Shankar Pokhari 33400, Ward No. 3, Pakhar Chor Parvat, Nepal. The programme...
Grand celebration of the 11th Surya Namaskar Vinyasa in Mumbai with over 200 participants 
Swayamsiddha Yoga, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, successfully organized its 11th Surya Namaskar Vinyasa with great enthusiasm and participation. Dedicated to the promotion of yoga for the past 30 years, the institution conducted this grand event under the able guidance of Yogacharya...
Art of Living with Gujarat SCC successfully organizes Yoga Mahotsav 
In a vibrant celebration of yoga and collective wellness, the Art of Living, in collaboration with the Indian Yoga Association – Gujarat Chapter, successfully organized Yoga Mahotsav at Deesa, Gujarat. The grand event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 300 yoga practitioners and wellness...
Universal Peace Foundation conducts series of spiritual, educational and national events at Thirumoorthi Hills 
The Universal Peace Foundation, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, organized a series of spiritually enriching, educational, and nationally significant programmes during January and February 2026 at its Gnanapeedam, Thirumoorthi Hills. These events reflected the Foundation’s continued commitment to youth empowerment, spiritual awakening,...



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02 May 2026

Category: Editorial

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Yoga Therapy or Yogopathy? 

The art and science of Yoga aims to help us regain our psycho-physiological balance by removing the root cause of the disharmony (duhkha samyoga viyogam yoga samjnitham — Bhagavad Gita VI: 23). Yoga understands health and well-being as a dynamic continuum of human nature and...
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Yoga and Adaptive Resilience 

As human beings, it is inevitable that we have our share of ups and downs. Something always pushes us down, throws us off-balance and makes us uneasy. During such moments, it is imperative that we stop, take a step back and observe ourselves objectively to...
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Thoughts on Yoga as a Science 

According to Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, one of the foremost authorities on Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga in the last century, Yoga is not only a science but is also the “Mother of all Sciences” because it contains within its vast ambit of ancient...
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Celebrating IDY 2021: 

Uniting the World Yoga Family in Virtual Mode On behalf of the Vishwa Yoga Parivaar (World Yoga family) and myself, I offer everyone special heartfelt greetings on the occasion of the upcoming International Day of Yoga, to be celebrated on 21st June 2021. The Government...
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IS YOGA SECULAR? 

Yoga makes us better at whatever we are. It makes us a better ver­sion of ourselves, irrespective of the culture to which we belong. Whatever way of life we are liv­ing, we become a better version of that through the practice of Real Yoga. This...
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Yogic Toolbox for Mental Health and Wellbeing 

Yoga, our ancient cultural heritage, understands health and wellbeing as a dynamic continuum of human nature and not a mere ‘state’ to be attained and maintained. Yogi Swatmarama, author of the Ha­thayoga Pradipika, gives us the assurance, “One who tirelessly practices Yoga attains success irrespective...
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Yogavani is now One-year old! 

Yogavani completes one year of its existence, and, as we look back at the year that was, it truly feels that the yoga community has so much more relevance in the world that we live in today. The Indian Yoga Association’s mandate was to bring...
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Yoga Shows the Way 

Guruji Dr HR Nagendra, (President, Indian Yoga Association) My dear Brothers and Sisters, The year 2020 was challenging for all of us in many ways. The lockdown and confinement brought frustrations, boredom, anxiety, etc. in people at large in all the countries. This lead to...