Practice of the Month
Yogavani in Hands, Yoga in Hearts: Moments of Distribution 
In a landmark moment for the Indian Yoga Association, Yogavani was released in its first-ever physical print edition with the February 2025 issue. This tangible expression of our yogic heritage was warmly received as members of IYA enthusiastically distributed copies to esteemed personalities, institutions, and...
Formation of the new committee for the Nagaland SCC 
In alignment with the Indian Yoga Association’s vision to strengthen and streamline its operations across the North-East, a decision was taken during the Executive Council Meeting held on January 28, 2025 under the leadership of the Maa Dr. Hansa Ji Yogendra, President, IYA, to reform...
IYA’s Gujarat State Chapter Committee reforms 
This report outlines the reformation of the Gujarat State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association, carried out through a Circular Resolution process in response to recent developments and to ensure continued and effective functioning of the Chapter. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the...
Reconstitution of Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee 
To strengthen the presence and outreach of the Indian Yoga Association in Uttar Pradesh, a Circular Resolution was passed for the reformation of the State Chapter Committee. The objective is to bring together dedicated yoga professionals and institutional representatives to promote IYA’s vision and facilitate...
New committee appointed for Puducherry State Chapter 
In a virtual meeting held on February 23, 2025, in the presence of IYA Joint Secretary Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, it was unanimously decided to reform the Puducherry State Chapter Committee to enhance the activities of the Indian Yoga Association in the region. Nominations were...
Indian Yoga Association reconstitutes West Bengal State Chapter Committee 
In the Executive Council meeting held on January 28, 2025 under the leadership of Maa Dr. Hansa Ji Yogendra, President, IYA a resolution was passed to reform the West Bengal State Chapter Committee (WBSCC). Nominations were subsequently invited from Life Members, Associate Centres, and Member...
Ananda Chaitanya Foundation’s transformative journey: Empowering minds and uplifting society 
In February 2025, Ananda Chaitanya Foundation (ACF) hosted a series of transformative events that blended ancient yogic wisdom with modern practical applications, touching the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds. The month kicked off with the Focus – Meditation Intensive Program, a two-day immersive event...
Vedic Kaya Sadhana organises certificate distribution ceremony 
Vedic Kaya Sadhana recently held a certificate distribution ceremony to honor students for their dedicated participation and successful completion of yoga training programs. The event celebrated their progress and commitment to the path of traditional and therapeutic yoga.
A Milestone for the Indian Yoga Association – Chhattisgarh Chapter 
In a significant moment for the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), the Dr. Mritunjay RathoreSecretary, IYA Chhattisgarh State Chapter had the honor of meeting Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji, Chairman of IYA. The delegation sought his blessings and shared the chapter’s ongoing activities and key...
Aerial Yoga Workshop by Krish Yoga Vidhyaalaya and TMS Yoga Studio, Chennai 
Krish Yoga Vidhyaalaya, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, in collaboration with TMS Yoga Studio, Chennai, successfully hosted a one-day Aerial Yoga Workshop on 15th March 2025. The session was led by Dr. C. Kamatchi, Founder of Krish Yoga Vidhyaalaya, who shared insightful...



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Anjum Sayyed, Jyotsna Patil, Vilas Chavan, Shrirang Patil, Sujeet Charugulla, Ajit Sontakke and Neelima Kantak. Study of Lipid Profile and Pulmonary Functions in Subjects Participated in Sudarshan Kriya Yoga. Al Ameen J Med Sci (2010)3(1):42-49

Saicharan G. Bodi, Reddy N. Sagar, Chelluri E. Prasad, SV Prasad. Improvement In Lung Function With A Unique Breathing Technique: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY). Chest Hospital, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India. Chest. 2008;134(4_MeetingAbstracts):p144003.

Jasmin Parmar, Pankaj Panchal, Vishaldeep Gohel, Naresh Parmar. Effect of Sudarshan Kriya (Sdk) on Heart Rate, Blood Pressure & Peak Expiratory flow Rate. Int J Res Med. 2014; 3(4); 51-53

Abhishek Acharya, Saroj Choudhary, Prerna Harsh, Bijendra Kumar Binawara. A Comparative Study of Pulmonary Function Tests between Practitioner of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Sedentary Individuals. Sch. J. App. Med. Sci., 2017; 5(9D):3785-3788

Nisar Ahmad, Raj Kumar Goel, Lalita Chaudhary. Assessment of Pulmonary functions after Sudarshan Kriya Yoga practice in First Year Medical Students. Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research; June 2016: Vol.-5, Issue- 3, P. 748-752

Saicharan G. Bodi, Reddy N. Sagar, Chelluri E. Prasad, SV Prasad. Improvement In Lung Function With A Unique Breathing Technique: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY). Chest Hospital, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India. Chest. 2008;134(4_MeetingAbstracts):p144003

Jyoti Sahebrao Kale, Ramesh R. Deshpande, Nilesh T. Katole. The effect of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) on cardiovascular and respiratory parameters. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health | 2016 | Vol 5 | Issue 10;2091-2092

Somwanshi S. D., Handergulle S. M., Adgaonkar B. D., Kolpe D. V. Effect of Sudarshankriya Yoga on Cardiorespiratory Parameters. International Journal of Recent Trends in Science And Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN 2249-8109, Volume 8, Issue 1, 2013 pp 62-66

Vinod Kochupillai, Pratik Kumar, Devinder Singh, Dhiraj Aggarwal, Narendra Bhardwaj, Manisha Bhutani, And Satya N. Das. Effect of Rhythmic Breathing (Sudarshan Kriya and Pranayam) on Immune Functions and Tobacco Addiction. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 1056: 242–252 (2005).

Himani Sharma, Palika Datta, Archna Singh, Sudip Sen, Narendra Kumar Bhardwaj, Vinod Kochupillai, Neeta Singh. Gene expression profiling in practitioners of Sudarshan Kriya. Journal of Psychosomatic Research 64 (2008) 213–218

Sameer A. Zope and Rakesh A Zope. Sudarshan kriya yoga: Breathing for health. Int J Yoga.
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Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India

Bhavanani AB, Udupa K, Madanmohan, Ravindra PN. A comparative study of slow and fast suryanamaskar on physiological functions. Int J Yoga 2011; 4: 72-77.

Gaur GS, Madanmohan, Bhavanani AB, Subramanian SK. Effect of yoga on cardio-respiratory functions. Biomedicine 2013; 32 (2): 182-86.

Sharma VK, Trakroo M, Subramaniam V, Rajajeyakumar M, Bhavanani AB, Sahai A. Effect of fast and slow pranayama on perceived stress and cardiovascular parameters in young health-care students. Int J Yoga. 2013;6(2):104-10.

Dinesh T, Sharma V K, Raja Jeyakumar M, Syam Sunder A, Gopinath M, Bhavanani AB. Effect of 8 weeks of pranav pranayama training on pulmonary function test parameters in young healthy, volunteers of JIPMER population. Int Res J Pharm App Sci 2013; 3 (4):116-18.

Madanmohan, Jatiya L, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB. Effect of Yoga training on handgrip, respiratory pressures and pulmonary function. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2003; 47(4): 387-392.

Madanmohan, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB, Vijayalakshmi P and Surendiran A. Effect of slow and fast Pranayamas on reaction time and cardio respiratory variables. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2005; 49(3): 313-18.

Bhavanani AB. Swarodaya Vijnana- A scientific study of the nasal cycle. Yoga Mimamsa 2007; 39: 32-38.

Bhavanani AB. Scientific basis for some Yoga practices in sinusitis. Yoga Mimamsa 2007; 39 : 56-61.

Dinesh T, Gaur G S, Sharma V K, Velkumary S, Bhavanani AB. Effect of 12 weeks of kapalabhati pranayama training on cardio-respiratory parameters in young, healthy volunteers of JIPMER population. International Journal of Medical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Research and Review 2013; 1 (4): 53-61.

Dinesh T, Gaur G S, Sharma V K, Madanmohan T, Harichandra Kumar K T, Bhavanani A B. Comparative effect of 12 weeks of slow and fast pranayama training on pulmonary function in young, healthy volunteers: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Yoga 2015; 8: 22-26.

Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB. Silver Yoga Program Enhances Lung Function in Elderly Women. J Clin Diagn Res.2018; 12(8): KC01-KC04

Artchoudane S, Ranganadin P, Bhavanani AB, Ramanathan M, Trakroo M. Effect of Adjuvant Yoga Therapy on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Control Trial. J Basic Clin Appl Health Sci. 2018; 2(3):117-22.

Balaji R, Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB, Ranganadin P, Balachandran K. Effectiveness of adjuvant yoga therapy in diabetic lung: A randomized control trial. Int J Yoga 2019;12:96-102.

Abishek K, Bakshi SS, Bhavanani AB. The efficacy of yogic breathing exercise Bhramari pranayama in relieving symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis. Int J Yoga 2019;12:120-3.

Kaivalyadhama

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Bhole, M.V., Karambelkar, P. V. & Vinekar, S. L. (1967). The Underground Burial Or Bhugarbha Samadhi. Yoga Mimamsa. 10(2):2-16.

Mestan, J., & Bhole, M. V. (1979). Cardiac out-put in normal, deep and Ujjayi pranayamic breathing: A preliminary study. Yoga Mimamsa, 19(4), 11-17

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Gore, M. M., & Bhole, M. V. (1983). Respiratory responses to vastra dhauti in asthmatics. Yoga Mimamsa, 22(1&4), 47-53

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Bhole, M. V., Karambelkar, P. V., & Gharote, M. L. (1970). Effects of yoga practices on vital capacity-A preliminary communication. Indian Journal of Chest Disorders, 12(1&2), 1-4

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Bhole, M.V. (1976). Treatment of bronchial asthma by yogic methods: A report. Yoga Mimamsa, 9(3), 33-41.

Bhagwat, J.M., Soman, A.M., & Bhole, M. V. (1981). Treatment of bronchial asthma: A medical report. Yoga Mimamsa, 20(3), 1-12.

Bhole, M.V., & Gharote, M. L. (1977). Effect of yogic treatment on breath holding time in asthmatics. Yoga Mimamsa, 19(1), 47-52.

Bhole, M. V. (1982). Effect of yogic treatment on various lung functions of asthma patients-A pilot study. Yoga Mimamsa, 20(4), 43-50

Bera, T., Chourasia, K., Shete, S. U., & Verma, A. (2017). Influence of pranayama on breath holding capacity and reaction time of junior state level elite swimmers. Yoga Mimamsa, 49, 63-7

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Shete, S. U., Verma, A., Kulkarni, D. D., & Bhogal, R. S. (2017). Effect of yoga training on inflammatory cytokines and C-reactive protein in employees of small-scale industries. Journal of education and health promotion, 6, 76

Rajbhoj, P. H., Shete, S. U., Verma, A., & Bhogal, R. S. (2015). Effect of yoga module on pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in industrial workers of lonavla: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 9(2), CC01–CC5

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthanam

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