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UPSCC celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 
The Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA UPSCC) celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 through an online programme on 8 March 2026, based on the theme “Give to Gain.” The event brought together yoga practitioners, teachers, and enthusiasts from across Uttar...
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Jammu SCC organises second session of 40-Day Countdown to IDY 2026 
The Jammu & Kashmir State Chapter Committee (SCC) of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) formally launched its 40-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Himmat Learning Field Higher Secondary School, Channi Himmat, Jammu. The programme was organized under the chairmanship of Dr....
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Parmarth Niketan marks Pujya Swamiji’s 75th Birth Anniversary 
Parmarth Niketan, a Member Institute of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), celebrated the Birth Anniversary of its President and Spiritual Leader, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj, Governing Council Member, IYA, on the sacred banks of Maa Ganga in Rishikesh.As Pujya Swamiji entered his 75th...
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Common Yoga Protocol classes organized by TNSCC ahead on IDY 2026 
As part of the celebrations leading up to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, regular Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) classes are being conducted in Chennai by Tamil Nadu State Chapter Committee of IYA and under the guidance of Gnanasiriyar N. Elumalai, Ph.D. Scholar,...
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YogaPeace Sansthan celebrates Holi Sneh Milan 2026 
YogaPeace Sansthan celebrated Holi Sneh Milan 2026 with great enthusiasm, bringing together members, students, and well-wishers for an evening filled with joy, devotion, and fellowship. The celebration commenced with Yogacharya Dhakaram, Founder of YogaPeace Sansthan, warmly welcoming guests with a traditional chandan tilak, reflecting the...
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YogaPeace Sansthan organizes inspiring heritage and learning tour to Jaipur 
YogaPeace Sansthan, under the visionary leadership of its Founder, Yogacharya Dhakaram, successfully organized an educational and cultural excursion to Jaipur for its students. The tour reflected the institution’s commitment to providing holistic learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and yoga hall.Accompanied by Yogacharya Dhakaram,...
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Bihar SCC meets online to discuss the way forward 
The Bihar State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) convened an online Executive Committee meeting via Zoom on 1 May 2026. The meeting was attended by the Executive Committee members and focused on strengthening the chapter’s activities, expanding outreach, and planning future initiatives.A...
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Uttar Pradesh SCC conducts CYP in Lucknow 
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Yoga and holistic well-being, the Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee of IYA organized a Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) practice session on 2 June 2026 at Sadbhavana Park, Jankipuram, Lucknow.The session was conducted in accordance with the Common...
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Uttar Pradesh SCC inaugurates Four-Day Yoga Camp at Balrampur District Jail 
As part of the nationwide countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee of IYA successfully inaugurated a four-day Yoga Camp at Balrampur District Jail on the 20th day of the countdown celebrations. The camp was organized...
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Jharkhand SCC and Gramin Upkar Sansthan organizes 100-Day Countdown programme for IDY 2026 
As part of the nationwide celebrations leading up to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Jharkhand State Chapter Committee of IYA in collaboration with the Gramin Upkar Sansthan, Jharkhand, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), successfully organized a grand Common...
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17 Jul 2026

Category: Editorial

Editorial

Pranayama as Therapy 

Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, Editor Pranayama has immense therapeutic potential in a wide range of psychosomatic disorders and can be used either as a monotherapy or in combination with Asanas and other aspects of Yoga. Importance must also be placed on right diet and right...
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Psychosomatic Mechanisms of Yoga 

Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, Editor Yoga understands the influence of the mind on the body as well as that of the body on the mind. This is the principle of adhi-vyadhi elucidated in the Yoga Vasishta more than 5000 years ago! It is interesting that...
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Meditation: The Inner Yoga 

Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Editor In modern times we often hear terms like “Yoga and meditation”. This is really jarring to the a true spiritual seeker as Dhyanam or the state of meditation is truly the “Core of Yoga” itself. Maharishi Patanjali is the...
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Role of Yoga in Cardiac Rehabilitation 

Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, Editor The saying, “Man proposes, but God disposes” may be re-phrased as, “The Doctor treats, but nature alone heals”. We need to understand that no one can heal us but ourselves! The International Association of Yoga Therapists, USA has aptly defined...
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Integrating Yoga Therapy into Modern Healthcare 

Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, Editor Emergence of terms like- holistic medicine, caring, healing rather than curing, patient doctor communication, faith, spirituality, complementary therapies and medicine are testimony to the role of mind body medicine in redefining strategies of health promotion, maintenance and management. Every human...
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Be a Yoga Chikitsak, a Noble Yoga Therapist 

Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, Editor समदोष: समाग्निश्व समधातुमलक्रिया:प्रसन्नात्मेन्द्रियमना: स्वस्थ इत्यभिधियते।। The best ever definition of health may be attributed to the father of surgery, Acharya Sushrut (~600 BC) who defined health as “a dynamic balance of the elements and humors, normal metabolic activity and efficient...
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Yogavani turns 3!! 

Congratulations to TEAM YOGAVANI on completing 3 years of publication! It is an amazing team and I wish to congratulate the dedicated and determined Shruti Prabhakar for her amazing contributions along with Deepak Rawat. I must place on record our heartfelt gratitude to all the...
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