Practice of the Month

Upavistha Konasana Uttana Hasta (Seated Straddle Pose Arms Raised)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER This is a variation of the foundational pose, Upavistha Konasana, wherein the arms are lengthened straight up over the head with the palms facing each other. This can be an alternative to find length in the...

admin, 2 days ago 0 3 min read

Practice of the Month, Yoga Events & Activities

Sukhasana Chair Urdhva Eka Pada (Easy Pose Chair One Leg Raised)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER This is a chair-supported variation, which is the standing balance One Raised Leg Pose for beginners or those with limited strength and flexibility. This chair yoga pose can help alleviate back pain and discomfort associated with...

admin, 1 month ago 0 3 min read

Practice of the Month, Yoga Events & Activities

Tiryak Bhujangasana (Twisting Cobra Pose)

By Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, Tiryak means ‘oblique’, ‘slant’ or ‘transverse’, bhujanga means ‘serpent’ or ‘snake’ and asana means ‘seat’ or ‘posture’. It is good for correcting postural defects of the upper spine. This pose – sometimes called twisting...

admin, 2 months ago 0 4 min read

Practice of the Month, Yoga Events & Activities

Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Attaining Mental and Spiritual Peace through Yoga The Indian Yoga Association (IYA) hosted the sixth session of its esteemed monthly lecture series, Manthan, on January 15, 2025. This insightful session, titled “Yoga as a Tool for World Peace,” was delivered by Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni,...

admin, 2 months ago 0 4 min read

Practice of the Month, Yoga Events & Activities

Session 5 Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Science of Meditation, Spirituality & Heartfulness The Indian Yoga Association hosted the fifth session of its prestigious monthly lecture series, Manthan, on December 21, 2024, to mark World Meditation Day. The session, titled “Science of Meditation, Spirituality & Heartfulness,” brought together an esteemed panel of...

admin, 3 months ago 0 3 min read

Practice of the Month, Yoga Events & Activities

Saaras Pakshi Asana (Stork Bird Pose)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER This is a graceful standing-balance and beginner-level yoga pose that mimics the posture of a bird stork standing on one leg. This balancing leg pose must be firmly rooted to the ground. This modern yoga pose...

admin, 4 months ago 0 3 min read

Practice of the Month, Yoga Events, Yoga Events & Activities

Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, paripurna means ‘full,’ nava means ‘boat,’ and asana means ‘pose’. The body in this pose resembles a boat and hence the name. While practicing this asana, you set your body and mind to cross...

admin, 5 months ago 0 3 min read

Practice of the Month, Yoga Events, Yoga Events & Activities

Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed (Standing Side Stretch Pose Legs Crossed) Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed or Standing Side Stretch Pose Legs Crossed is a variation of Tadasana (Mountain Pose), which is the foundation for most standing poses,...

admin, 5 months ago 0 3 min read

Practice of the Month

Utkatasana on Tiptoes (Chair Pose on Tiptoes)

Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, utkata means ‘intense’ or ‘powerful’ or ‘fierce’, asana means ‘pose’ and tiptoes means ‘to walk’ or ‘move’ quietly on one’s toes.’ It is a toe-balancing posture that places pressure on and stimulates the calves and...

admin, 9 months ago 0 3 min read

Practice of the Month

Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose)

– Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, su means ‘good’, asti means ‘exist’ or ‘to be’ or ‘existence’, ka means ‘to make’ and asana means ‘pose’. It is a basic seated yoga asana often used in meditation, particularly when the yogi...

admin, 1 year ago 0 3 min read

Sago Chila

–The Yoga Institute Sago Chila is rich in energy, gluten free and non-allergic. It has high nutritional value. It is less in calories, reduces weight. It is good for diabetic patients. It is high in protein, which helps in growth and maintenance of cells. It...

admin, 2 years ago 0

Halasana

Uttanapadasana

DHANURASANA (Simplified)

DHANURASANA

Yogavani in Hands, Yoga in Hearts: Moments of Distribution

Formation of the new committee for the Nagaland SCC

IYA’s Gujarat State Chapter Committee reforms

Reconstitution of Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee

New committee appointed for Puducherry State Chapter

Indian Yoga Association reconstitutes West Bengal State Chapter Committee

Ananda Chaitanya Foundation’s transformative journey: Empowering minds and uplifting society

Vedic Kaya Sadhana organises certificate distribution ceremony

A Milestone for the Indian Yoga Association – Chhattisgarh Chapter

Aerial Yoga Workshop by Krish Yoga Vidhyaalaya and TMS Yoga Studio, Chennai

Book your PRINT copies

Category: Practice of the Month

Upavistha Konasana Uttana Hasta (Seated Straddle Pose Arms Raised)

Sukhasana Chair Urdhva Eka Pada (Easy Pose Chair One Leg Raised)

Tiryak Bhujangasana (Twisting Cobra Pose)

Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Session 5 Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Saaras Pakshi Asana (Stork Bird Pose)

Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed

Utkatasana on Tiptoes (Chair Pose on Tiptoes)

Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose)

Synchronised Global Prayers

Join the Prayers Now!

Sattvik Recipe

Sago Chila

Sweet Potato Hummus

Beetroot Khandvi

Sanwa Idli