Practice of the Month
Virtual Celebration Marks the 7th Foundation Day of the Gujarat SCC 
The Gujarat State Chapter of Indian Yoga Association celebrated its 7th Foundation Day in a meaningful and inspiring manner through a virtual programme on 29 December 2025, witnessing the gracious presence of esteemed dignitaries, advisors, office bearers, and members from across the state. The programme...
Global Meditation Marathon by Preksha International unites the world in collective awareness on World Meditation Day 
On the occasion of World Meditation Day, Preksha International, a Member Institute of the Indian Yoga Association, envisioned and successfully organised the Global Meditation Marathon, a 24-hour continuous meditation initiative designed to transcend geographical boundaries and time zones. A dedicated digital platform served as the...
Narchinthanai Vattam organises 2nd World Meditation Day in Bangkok 
Narchinthanai Vattam (NCV), Chennai, Associate Centre of IYA, in association with the Indian Yoga Association – Tamil Nadu State Chapter, successfully organised the 2nd World Meditation Day on 21 December 2025 (Sunday) at Echotel Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The programme was held from 6:30 a.m. to...
Anjali Acupressure Treatment andYoga Center conducts Certificate distribution ceremony 
Anjali Acupressure Treatment and Yoga Center, Jaipur, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association organised a Yoga Certificate Distribution Ceremony to felicitate students who successfully completed the Yoga Teacher Training Course, certified by the Yoga Certification Board (Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India) and the Indian...
Gujarat SCC organises grand Yoga Mahotsav at Morbi 
The Gujarat State Chapter Committee of Indian Yoga Association in collaboration with Art of Living, Member Institution of IYA successfully organised a large-scale Yoga Mahotsav at Morbi, Gujarat, drawing participation from over 1,000 yoga practitioners and enthusiasts. The programme was conducted by Shri Shaileshji Rathod,...
YogaPeace Sansthan celebrates World Meditation Day and Women’s Wellness 
YogaPeace Sansthan, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, marked World Meditation Day and reinforced its commitment to holistic well-being through a series of impactful programmes under the banner “Anandam”, held in Jaipur and Kuchaman City, Nagaur. On the auspicious occasion of World Meditation Day,...
Karnataka SCC commemorates 107th Birth Anniversary of Padma Shri B.K.S. Iyengar 
The IYA Karnataka Chapter organised a half-day workshop on Yoga Anatomy on 14 December 2025, commemorating the 107th birth anniversary of Padma Shri Late B.K.S. Iyengar, at Pranava Yoga Prathishtana, Bengaluru. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Mrityunjay Rathore, Professor of Anatomy, AIIMS Raipur, and...
NIRAMAYA– School of Yoga Education strengthens grassroots yoga education 
Niramaya – School of Yoga Education, accredited by the Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, and a Member Institution of IYA, conducted more than 40 yoga programmes during December 2025, significantly expanding its educational footprint. Under the ‘Yoga Chetana Abhiyan’, a free yoga education initiative,...
IYERHS launches ‘Dhyan Se Gyan’ –A nationwide meditation movement 
The Institute for Yoga Education Research and Holistic Sciences (IYERHS), a Member Institution of the Indian Yoga Association in the North-East region, launched a large-scale meditation initiative titled ‘Dhyan Se Gyan’ on the auspicious occasion of World Meditation Day, in association with NIRAMAYA – School...
Garbhasanskar workshop guides expecting mothers on the path of conscious motherhood 
The Garbhasanskar Workshop, organised by iPregatips in collaboration with AYG Academy, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), was held on 10 December 2025 at 6:00 pm. The session welcomed expecting mothers into a warm, nurturing, and insightful learning environment focused on conscious...



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07 Feb 2026

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Yoga for a HealthyPregnancy 

by Aattangaogam, Associate Centre, IYA Pregnancy is a sacred and transformative phase in a woman’s life, where physical well-being, emotional balance, and mental calm play a vital role in nurturing new life. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of yoga, Attangaogam, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga...
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Vajrasana(Thunderbolt Pose) 

By Yogacharya Dhakararam, Founder, Yogapeace Sansthan According to ancient yogic texts, Vajrasana holds a unique place among yogāsanas—it is the only posture traditionally recommended to be practiced after meals. Renowned for its calming and grounding effects, Vajrasana strengthens the digestive system, helps relieve indigestion and...
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Asanas for a Healthy Gut 

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER, Chennai The gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” is central to our overall health. It regulates metabolism, supports immunity, and houses trillions of microorganisms that sustain wellbeing. Nearly 80 percent of the body’s immune...
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Sirsasana (Headstand) 

by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram Sirsasana, is a powerful inversion asana that brings both body and mind into harmony. In this pose, the body is gently balanced upside down on the crown of the head and forearms, inviting a sense of stillness, clarity, and...
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Svarga Dvijasana 

by Krishna Wellness, Yoga and Cultural Centre, Associate Centre, Indian Yoga Association Meaning of the Svarga Dvijasana Svarga – “Heaven”Dvija – “Twice-born”Asana – “Pose” Together, Svarga Dvijasana symbolizes the blossoming of the spirit, much like a bird emerging into the light of the sky—a graceful...