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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IYA expresses heartfelt shraddhanjali as Dr M.V. Bhole, one of the greatest Yoga teacher and eminent Yogacharya left for his heavenly abode on April 13, 2021. He was a medical physiologist and developed Anubhava yoga, a practice of yoga therapy, health education and wellness for the self-based on individual inner experience. He worked in various ca­pacities at Kaivalyadhama (Lonavla) and retired as Joint Director of Research in May 1995. During 1972-73, he was deputed by Govt.of India in the former Czechoslovakia to present Yoga on the lines of modern medi­cal sciences.

Dr MV Bhole

With profound grief and sorrow, IYA regrets to inform that our beloved Dr. R Venkatram, brother of Guruji Dr HR Nagendra, former Registrar, S-VYASA attained his final sama­dhi recently. He was MTech and PhD from IIT Madras. He was a renowned education­ist, teacher, guide to lakhs of students to help pursue their career and a great administra­tor. He contributed significantly for promo­tion of Yoga and Spirituality. He contributed significantly for its growth with his foresight and vision. His friendliness enabled every student to interact with him and he was the well-known guide for many Doctoral stu­dents. He was very keen on bringing value-based education and has contributed to the growth of many institutions.

Dr. R Venkatram

Dr. Asana Andiappan recently left us for his heavenly abode. He was a highly accom­plished yogi of international repute. He first trained in Yoga with Yogacharya S.Sundaram of Bangalore as a child, and later developed his own sequence of curative asanas based on the teachings of Sage Thirumoolar. He was endowed with the title of Asana by Swami Sri Sankaracharya for his unrelenting pursuit of yogic therapy for common ailments. He estab­lished the Sundara Yoga and Natural Living Trust. He was awarded the Yogarathna (Jewel of Yoga) for his distinguished yogic achieve­ments, and has been especially commended for his approach to yoga in curing senility and dementia, and quite recently for his immacu­late research on yoga for a healthy heart. IYA expresses its condolences to the Yoga Guru.

Dr. Asana Andiappan

It causes us immense pain to announce the de­mise of Padma Shri Dr KK Aggarwal passed away on May 17, 2021 at the age of 62 years after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. He is the former national president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). He dedicated his life to the welfare of the public and raising health awareness.

Even during the pandemic, he made constant efforts to educate the masses and was able to reach out to over 100 million people through numerous videos and educational programs and saved countless lives. Let us remember him for his work and indomitable spirit.

Dr KK Aggarwal

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