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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28 Apr 2025

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Tackling Covid-19:  Successful Strategies
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Tackling Covid-19: Successful Strategies 

from The Yoga Institute

Dr. Achint Choksy is based in Ohio. He is a US-based holistic family physician who learned Yoga from The Yoga Institute. Dr. Choksy contracted COVID-19 in February while travelling in the US. He experienced mild symptoms only like headaches, body aches, night chills and a sore throat after a few days for only a day.

In terms of a routine he followed after contracting the virus, he recalls, “I started out my day by taking breaths in and out. I made sure that my breaths were deep. I wanted to bring this prana, this source of prana, in as deep as possible, as soon as I woke up, even when I was half asleep on my bed. So this brought my awareness and it was a form of meditation where you’re half asleep, half awake.”

Dr. Choksy also did Surya Namaskars, as many as he could, while chanting prayers, especially about the sun because “the sun brings in that energy to us so I wanted to enhance that energy,” he says. He also advises of doing them out in nature whenever possible and to do them in the morning to absorb the morning rays of the sun that are soft in intensity but powerful in terms of the prana they bring.

In addition, he drank tea with lots of herbs in it, whatever ayurvedic herbs were available like ginger, basil, turmeric, guggul, brahmi, as well as cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, jaggery. Sometimes he put honey in his tea, or even ghee or coconut oil.

Particularly beneficial was the practice of jalneti or water snuffing: “In Yoga, we also talk about doing jalneti. Jalneti is a nasal-sinus-rinse. When the virus goes in, it lives inside the nasal cavity and then the mucus lining, so I wanted to make sure I cleaned that every single day,” he says. In addition, he took steam inhalation of water that had been boiled with herbs in it or with essential oils added.

“The very last thing I did at night was visualised meditation. Visualised meditation is visualising and really practicing the energies of the sun that are within you at the core level, so you’re increasing your prana,” recommends Dr. Choksy. “I was sure throughout the day that I was taking deep breaths that I was in focus, in that zone. Shallow breaths will increase inflammation. So this is another Yogic practice – to be in the present moment,” he adds.

Last but not least, he advises to find one’s own path to health and healing: “What I would recommend is go on this journey, talk to people who are doing Yoga around you, talk to your teachers around the world and see where you find yourself at peace,” he concludes.

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