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YVN hosts conference on Yoga for Peace and Prosperity 

On November 17, 2024, YVN, Vashi, fulfilled the long-cherished dream of Shri Nimbalkar Guruji by hosting its Annual Yoga Conference under the theme “Yoga for Peace and Prosperity.” This landmark event brought together stalwarts from diverse fields to share their insights, creating a transformative atmosphere….

SBV, Pondicherry hosts the launch of Journal of Applied Yoga Studies 

The official release of the first issue of the Journal of Applied Yoga Studies (JAYS) was commemorated on 11th of December 2024 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) University, Pondicherry, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association. In the presence of eminent personalities, JAYS was released by…

IYA represents at Inter-School Yoga event in Assam 

As the Zonal Coordinator (North-East) of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), it was a privilege to represent the association as a Special Guest at the Inter-School Yoga Competition held on November 2, 2024. Organized by Al Hira National Senior Secondary School, Badarpur, in collaboration with…

VYASA, Kolkata conducts Yoga Camp at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Agricultural University 

The Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VYASA-Kolkata), an associate center of the Indian Yoga Association, was invited to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University for their annual induction program aimed at fostering awareness, education, and harmony among newly admitted students. This year’s program runs from October…

SARVAM celebrates inclusive Sports Day 

SARVAM’s Sports Day focused on Yogasana Sports, showcasing performances by neurodiverse and neurotypical students. Graced by Dr. Pallavi Kavhane and featuring a demonstration by national Yogasana athlete Master Shubam Shah, the event celebrated inclusivity and the integration of yoga in everyday life, leaving a lasting…

West Bengal SCC organises annual state meet and Vijaya Sammelan 

The Indian Yoga Association (IYA), West Bengal Chapter, held its Annual State Meet and Vijaya Sammelan on November 17, 2024, at the serene Heartfulness Meditation Centre in Kolkata. This landmark event brought together approximately 75 esteemed members of the association, marking a significant occasion to…

Diwali and Children’s Day celebrations at Sri Krishna Wellness, Yoga & Cultural Centre 

Sri Krishna Wellness, Yoga & Cultural Centre celebrated Diwali by sharing joy and gratitude with its yoga community, distributing sweet hampers to students and lighting up the center with diyas. The event symbolized the spirit of spreading love and inner light through yoga. On Children’s…

Shrimath Yoga hosts Pratyahara Workshops 

Shrimath Yoga, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, organized two workshops on Antar Mouna—a pratyahara technique by Swami Satyananda Saraswati—on November 9-10, 2024, in Gurgaon and Noida. Fourteen participants gained insights into emotional resilience through stage 1 practices and an introduction to stage…

Chandigarh SCC conducts Yoga Challenge 

The Indian Yoga Association, Chandigarh State UT Chapter, successfully hosted a “Yoga Challenge” for senior citizens on November 17, 2024, at Sood Bhawan, Sector 44-A, Chandigarh, with over 60 participants showcasing advanced asanas like Chakrasana, Hanumanasana, and Shirshasana. Winners across age and gender categories were…

Yoga & Happiness organizes Yoga Retreat at ISKCON Mayapur 

The Indian Yoga Association, Chandigarh State UT Chapter, successfully hosted a “Yoga Challenge” for senior citizens on November 17, 2024, at Sood Bhawan, Sector 44-A, Chandigarh, with over 60 participants showcasing advanced asanas like Chakrasana, Hanumanasana, and Shirshasana. Winners across age and gender categories were…



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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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Yoga for Digital Detox: Reclaiming Mind in the Age of Technology 

Smt Meetal Koticha Shah Joint Executive Trustee & CEO – Project ‘Life’ & Senior Vice-Chairperson, Gujarat State Chapter, IYA In our hyper-connected world, digital devices have seamlessly intertwined into the social and professional fabric of human existence. Smartphones, laptops, social media platforms and communication technologies…

Practice of the Month

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…