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Halasana 
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Uttanapadasana 
August 27, 2023 1 min read  
DHANURASANA (Simplified) 
August 15, 2023 1 min read  
DHANURASANA 
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YogaPeace Sansthan’s initiativetransforms young minds in Rajasthan 

YogaPeace Sansthan, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, successfully conducted the “Anandam for Students” program in Rajasthan, fostering holistic development among young learners through yoga and mindfulness. The initiative, led by Yogacharya Dhakaram, was organized in collaboration with Noble Education Group, Jhunjhunu, and…

 
Swaraj Yoga Institute hosts Graduation Ceremony for CCY-IYA Program 

Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association successfully hosted a graduation ceremony for its Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY-IYA) on December 18, 2024. Organized in association with the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), the event marked the culmination of a…

 
Jharkhand SCC with Ramakrishna Mission Ashram organises Seminar 

On the occasion of World Meditation Day, a seminar on meditation was jointly organized by Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Morabadi, and the Indian Yoga Association Jharkhand State Chapter in the Ashram’s seminar hall. The event focused on the theme “Inner Peace, Global Harmony.” The seminar was…

 
Gujarat SCC conducts Annual General Meeting 

The Gujarat State Chapter Committee of Indian Yoga Association (IYAGC) successfully conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7th January 2025, where key discussions and resolutions were passed to strengthen the chapter’s structure and future initiatives. One of the major points of discussion was the…

 
AYG Academy’s transformative start to 2025 

AYG Academy, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association, in collaboration with Kaivalyadham Mumbai, successfully hosted a transformative two-day workshop for yoga teachers, focusing on reproductive health, pregnancy physiology, and specialized yoga practices for couples before conception and during pregnancy. With 11 dedicated participants engaging in…

 
Chandigarh SCC celebrates Republic Day and conducts Yoga Camp 

The Indian Yoga Association, Chandigarh Chapter, organized a 6-Day Yoga Camp from January 19-25, 2025, at GCCBA, Panjab University, under the guidance of Dr Pardeep Agnihotri and led by Smt Rita Prasad. The camp focused on yoga postures, Sun Salutations, Pranayama, and Acupressure, engaging 15…

 
Chandigarh SCC Meet: Strengthening Yoga Initiatives 

The Chandigarh State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association held its scheduled meeting on January 27, 2025, at 8:00pm, chaired by Shri Ajit Handa ji and attended by a dedicated team of seven members. Dr. Pardeep Agnihotri extended his heartfelt appreciation for the team’s…

 
TNSCC conducts Yoga National Conclave 

Tamilnadu State Chapter Committee of Indian Yoga Association organised Yoga National Conclave – 2025 from February 1-2, 2025. Padma Shri A/N. SKM Maeilanadhan, Chairman of Tamilnadu State Chapter Committee of Indian Yoga Association and President of the World Community Service Centre, Aliyar presided over the…

 
WBSCC organises session on Yoga & Science in collaboration with HGI 

The West Bengal State Chapter of Indian Yoga Association in collaboration with Heritage Group of Institutions, Kolkata, organized a transformative session on Yoga & Science at the Heritage campus on 23rd January 2025, coinciding with Parakram Diwas to commemorate the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji…

 
Celebrating World Meditation Day with the Indian Yoga Association 

On World Meditation Day, the Associate Centres and Member Institutes of the Indian Yoga Association came together to honour the profound practice of meditation. Across various locations, our community gathered to reflect, connect, and deepen their meditation journeys, fostering a sense of unity and inner…

 



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Practice of the Month

Tiryak Bhujangasana (Twisting Cobra Pose) 

By Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, Tiryak means ‘oblique’, ‘slant’ or ‘transverse’, bhujanga means ‘serpent’ or ‘snake’ and asana means ‘seat’ or ‘posture’. It is good for correcting postural defects of the upper spine. This pose – sometimes called twisting…

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Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series 

Attaining Mental and Spiritual Peace through Yoga The Indian Yoga Association (IYA) hosted the sixth session of its esteemed monthly lecture series, Manthan, on January 15, 2025. This insightful session, titled “Yoga as a Tool for World Peace,” was delivered by Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni,…

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Session 5 Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series 

Science of Meditation, Spirituality & Heartfulness The Indian Yoga Association hosted the fifth session of its prestigious monthly lecture series, Manthan, on December 21, 2024, to mark World Meditation Day. The session, titled “Science of Meditation, Spirituality & Heartfulness,” brought together an esteemed panel of…

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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…

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Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose) 

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, paripurna means ‘full,’ nava means ‘boat,’ and asana means ‘pose’. The body in this pose resembles a boat and hence the name. While practicing this asana, you set your body and mind to cross…

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Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed 

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed (Standing Side Stretch Pose Legs Crossed) Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed or Standing Side Stretch Pose Legs Crossed is a variation of Tadasana (Mountain Pose), which is the foundation for most standing poses,…

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Utkatasana on Tiptoes (Chair Pose on Tiptoes) 

Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, utkata means ‘intense’ or ‘powerful’ or ‘fierce’, asana means ‘pose’ and tiptoes means ‘to walk’ or ‘move’ quietly on one’s toes.’ It is a toe-balancing posture that places pressure on and stimulates the calves and…

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Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose) 

– Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, su means ‘good’, asti means ‘exist’ or ‘to be’ or ‘existence’, ka means ‘to make’ and asana means ‘pose’. It is a basic seated yoga asana often used in meditation, particularly when the yogi…

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Nispand Bhava 

A very unique technique, formulated by our founder Shri Yogendra Ji trains the sadhaka’s mind for meditation. Nispanda means non-vibrating or non-changing and Bhava means state of mind. The technique slowly turns the state of the mind of the sadhaka into a non-changing state. The…

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