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Reflections on the

Cover Page

The original Marathi article of Shri Shreedhar Parab

published earlier under the column ‘Mukhaprushtha

Pahatana’ in Yoga Varta has been excellently

translated into English by Shri Nitin Tawde (YVN's

Yoga Teacher of 39th batch of YTTC). The said English

version of Shri Shreedhar Parab's article in Marathi

is being published hereunder with profound thanks to

Shri Nitin Tawde whose mobile no. is 9819186655).

Seeing the first prize winning beautiful poster

prepared by Dipannita Sarkar (one of the talented

students of 41st Yoga Teachers Training Course, Dadar)

used most appropriately for the cover page of this

month’s Yoga Varta, the first thought came in the mind

that probably no other picture than this could have so

effectively reiterated the message of 4th International

Day of Yoga embodied in its tag line - ‘Yoga for

Harmony & Peace’.

The Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, while

addressing the General Assembly of the United Nations on 27th

September 2014, put forward a proposal for consideration of all Nations,

that 21st June be celebrated as 'International Yoga Day' worldwide and

masses shall be motivated to practise most beneficial Yoga. His proposal

was spontaneously seconded by leaders of various member countries

like United States of America, Canada, China, etc. As a result, the

proposal to observe 21st June as 'International Day of Yoga'- (IDY) was

passed unanimously on 11th December 2014 in the UN General

Assembly having 193 members. The Prime Minister personally took


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interest in its organisation and hence, this special day having historical

importance from Indian point of view, was celebrated on a large scale

with lots of fanfare and with great enthusiasm across the entire Nation

and in various other countries too. Our saints and sages have cultivated

broader perspective that ‘whatever good ideas or thoughts we come

across anywhere in the world, shall always be welcomed, as per the

verse from ‘Upanishada’ - "Am Zmo ^Ðm… H«$Vdmo `§Vw {dœV…&' This is the reason

why our saints and sages feel that ‘the entire Universe is my home’ - "ho{dœ{M _mPo Ka&' In ancient Indian culture, the various scriptures and arts

have been created for the overall development and well-being of the

human race by contemplating over whatever that is seen useful and

wonderful as per this shloka - "OJmÀ`m H$ë`mUm g§Vm§À`m {d^y{V&'One

amongst them is ‘Yoga’ which is very important and useful applied

science. Every Indian must be feeling pleased and proud to see our

‘Yogashastra’ being accepted at the Global level.

Even this date ‘21st June’ has been very thoughtfully selected as

‘International Day of Yoga’. This day marks the beginning of the ‘summer

solstice’ in northern hemisphere. This day is considered as an important

day in many parts of the world. More importantly, 21st June is the

longest day for all the countries in northern hemisphere. On this day, the

Sun is available for maximum period to provide its light, vigour and life-

supporting energy to the people in many countries. In the ancient Indian

scriptures, it is mentioned - "gy`© AmË_mOJVñVñWwfü&' which means the

Sun is the Master of the Universe, Soul and Protector of all living beings.

It is an age old concept that one can express his desire for good health

with the Sun God and gets the same fulfilled as mentioned in this verse

- "Amamo½`§ ^mñH$am{XÀN>oV²&' Considering all these factors, the selection of

the date 21st June as ‘International Day of Yoga’ seems to be the most

appropriate.

These days quite many days of every month are allotted for some or

the other specific purpose and are celebrated with great fanfare. Most

of them are celebrated only as some kind of event. More often, the basic

concept or the core idea is forgotten. Hardly anyone remembers such


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days later on. If the ‘International Day of Yoga’ is also celebrated

ceremoniously only on a particular day and the objectives and purpose

don't remain alive in public memory, then this day too would fail to serve

its purpose of public welfare in true sense. However, seeing the way the

entire world celebrated the first, second and third ‘International Day of

Yoga’ on 21st June of 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively with sincerity and

immense enthusiasm, it gives confidence that not only this year but every

year this International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be celebrated with same

enthusiasm and will provide an inspiration for many people across the

world to practise Yoga and to adopt Yoga as ‘lifestyle’. Swami

Kuvalayananda, the Guru of our honourable Nimbalkar Guruji and

Founder of Kaivalyadham Institute at Lonavala had long ago announced –

“Yoga has a complete message for humanity. It has a message for the

human body, for the human mind and for the human spirit”. Getting

inspired from the ‘International Day of Yoga’, if majority of people give

their sincere efforts, then the future of the mankind will certainly be

brighter. The science of Yoga has lot to offer to everyone in this world for

physical and mental health, containment and peace. Lack of mutual trust

is distinctly observed in today's world to a large extent. Not only amongst

the various nations but even within the country also, a lot of dreadful and

gruesome incidents like terroristic acts, battles, quarrels and fights are

taking place amongst various sects and religions on number of reasons

or disputes. No wonder, in such a scenario, if all the peace-loving people

in the world look upon ‘Yoga’ as a ray of hope.

‘Yoga’ doesn't mean only some Yogasanas, Bandhas, Mudras,

Pranayamas & Meditational practices. Actually speaking, ‘Yoga’ is advised

as a multifaceted, peaceful, affectionate and healthy lifestyle that

establishes purity and honesty for the overall development and progress

of human being. The word ‘Yoga’ encompasses a far larger meaning. It

includes various branches of Yoga like Gyana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti

Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Laya Yoga as also the Ashtanga Yoga (also

called as Raj Yoga) of Maharshi Patanjali and the Hatha Yoga which is the


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most popular one today. Fundamentally, all of them were advised as path

for spiritual upliftment. However, very few people are ready for the

required dedicated, long term practice of Yoga under the proper guidance.

Generally, masses are attracted towards Yoga for psychosomatic health,

happiness, contentment, peace and for overall personality development.

Although the ultimate goal or the final destination of Yoga is to attain the

blissful state of Samadhi (Kaivalyavastha) that is to achieve the highest

spiritual status, not everyone is having the required zest or capacity for the

same. One thing is for sure that it has been experienced and proved that

the Yoga sadhak who treads on the path of Yoga as per his own capacity too,

gets many benefits like physical and mental health, energy, happiness,

qualitative upliftment, proficiency in work skills and many more. It is seen

today that people from various countries are practising Yoga with different

motives. Amongst them, some have chosen Yoga practices as simple

supplementary treatment for diseases, ailments and certain physical

problems or as best preventive measure for avoiding such diseases and

problems. Yoga fulfills the various expectations of such people quite

satisfactorily when practised faithfully, with consistent regularity and in a

proper manner. That's why the verse given below, from the famous

scripture ‘Hatahpradipika’ is looked upon by all as a lighthouse in an ocean

of life, which is guiding as well as comforting for the mind -

Aeof VmnVßVmZm§ g_ml`_R>mo hR>…&Aeof `moJ`wº$mZm§ AmYmaH$_R>mo hR>…&& (h.à. 1.10)

This means Yoga is like a sanitorium for those who are suffering from

various problems in the life and as a firm support like a tortoise for

faithful and ardent practitioners of Yoga who follow and study various

types of Yoga.

The word 'Yoga' is basically derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuja’

which means ‘to join’. From this point of view, it is felt that Yoga can be

very useful to unite all – young and old, males and females from various

different religions, castes, languages, cultures, etc. with each other. The

verse - "`moJ… H$_©gw H$m¡ec_²&' in ‘Bhagvad Gita’ by Yogeshwar Shri Krishna


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clearly states that whoever practises Yoga, naturally experiences

remarkable expertise and utmost ease in every action. This way, if people

from various countries performing in different fields can elevate their

level of expertise by practising Yoga, then it is needless to say that these

countries too will progress rapidly.

The definition of health by World Health Organization (WHO) is very

much matching with the Indian concept of health in Yoga. According to

WHO definition, 'health is a state of complete physical, mental and social

well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'. This

comprehensive health depends upon five main factors. The first factor is

‘genetics’ which is termed as destiny, fate, luck, merit or demerits of the

past, etc. This comprises of the virtues and vices passed on from our

ancestors. The next factor that follows is ‘environment’ or the habitat

where we live or work or spend our maximum time. It is not possible to

gain complete control or make any radical changes in these two factors.

Hence, these two factors are considered as non-changeable or non-

modifiable factors of health. The next three factors influencing health

are ‘Ahar’ (Intake), Vihar (Activities ) and ‘Vishranti’ (Rest). We can

change these factors, according to our needs, desires and as per own

capacity, means we can gain control over them. In that sense, Ahar,

Vihar and Vishranti are considered changeable or modifiable factors of

health. Yogeshwar Bhagwan Shri Krishna emphasises through the

aphorism below that it is very important for a Yoga Sadhak to adopt a

lifestyle comprised of appropriate Ahar, Vihar and Vishranti.

`wº$mhma{dhmañ` `wº$Moï>ñ` H$_©gw&`wº$ñdßZmd~moYñ` `moJmo ^d{V Xþ…Ihm&& (^.JrVm-6.17)

This means, Yoga which destroys all sufferings is achievable to only those

Sadhakas who observe appropriate Ahar, Vihar, Vishranti, follow right

dealings in their work and the one whose sleep and awake timings are

balanced.

The happiness of mind is of utmost importance whether the Yoga is

followed with very hard practice for attainment of ‘Kaivalyavastha’ (to


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achieve the blissful Samadhi for spiritual experience of the divine state

of getting merged into the cosmic existence) or practised for obtaining

overall health with the experience of physical, mental, social and

spiritual well-being. Mind becomes pleasant with the practice of Yoga

and the Yoga practised with pleased mind derives best results. Pleased

mind easily and quickly gets concentrated and can easily be brought

under the control of the Sadhaka. Only then the purpose of Yoga

Sadhana is fulfilled to a great extent. Many suggestions are offered in

Yogic Science to maintain and enhance the happiness of the mind. The

important guidance is given by Maharshi Patanjali for the Sadhakas in

the shloka below :

_¡ÌrH$éUm_w{XVmonojmUm§ gwIXþ…InwÊ`mnwÊ`{df`mUm§^mdZmV{üÎmàgmXZ_²&& (nm.`mo.gy. 1.33)

This means if we cultivate ‘friendliness’, ‘compassion’, ‘joyfulness’ and

‘equanimity’ towards the emotions ‘pleasure’, ‘pain’, ‘virtue’ and ‘vice’

respectively and implement them in the day-to-day living, then the mind

will always be in a pleasant state. It is felt that complex problems,

disputes and quarrels among various nations can be settled without

shedding a drop of blood only if maximum people in the world cultivate

these four emotions namely, ‘friendliness’, ‘compassion’, ‘gladness’ and

‘equanimity’ by practising Yoga and thereby establishing friendly

dialogue with a strong desire of peaceful coexistence and solid

foundation of trust between the nations and certainly not by insane

usage of deadly arsenal that is amassed on a huge scale.

The Ashtanga Yoga advocated by Maharshi Patanjali has eight limbs

namely, Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan

and Samadhi out of which the first two limbs Yama and Niyama are of

slightly more importance. Amongst them, the five 'Yamas' advocated by

Maharshi Patanjali that is Ahimsa – non violence, Satya – truth, Asteya –

non-stealing, Brahmacharya – non-continence and Aparigraha – non-

hoarding of more than necessary wealth or goods and amassing

materialistic objects greedily - are the kind of five self-restraints to be


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observed while living in the society. The observance of these five Yamas

are essential for the Yogasadhaka for the peaceful social life as well as

the progress in Yoga. If people across the globe follow these five Yamas,

though not strictly 100% as ‘Mahavrata’ but to the best possible extent

as ‘Anuvrata’, then too all the people in the world can have a pleasant

experience of living on this planet with mutual cooperation, peace and

happiness. Like these five Yamas, there are five 'Niyamas' namely,

‘Shaucha’ – Purity (physical, mental and emotional), ‘Santosh’ –

permanent contentment of mind, ‘Tapa’ – solid and concentrated efforts

for prolonged period, ‘Swadhyay’ – (self awareness, introspection and

reading spiritual literature, contemplation, meditation), ‘Ishwar

Pranidhan’ – (to bow down to the all powerful, mighty creator of the

Universe after performing our duties). These five Niyamas are to be

observed devotedly by the Yoga Sadhaka for his personal health,

progress and elevation of all virtues. If the Yoga Sadhakas honestly

observe these Yama and Niyama to the maximum extent feasible, their

progress in Yogabhyas will be expediated and as the number of such

progressive Sadhakas increase all across the world, then surely the

human race can have the experience of heaven on this Earth itself.

The ‘Omkar Sadhana’ is of immense importance in Yoga. This shortest

single syllable, Mantra made up of three alphabets ‘A’, ‘U’ , ‘M’ and half

nasal consonant is extremely subtle and most effective Mantra. In the

ancient scripture namely ‘Patanjal Yoga Darshan' by Maharshi Patanjali,

‘Aum’ is described as the symbol of the almighty ‘Parmeshwar’ who is

attributeless, formless, unseen and without any beginning or end. It

means, this divine ‘Omkar Sadhana' lifts any Sadhaka who has adopted

‘Omkar Sadhana’ from heart to highly spiritual level irrespective of his

caste, religion or country. Hence, Maharshi Patanjali says "V‚mnñVXW©^mdZ_²&' means Omkar japasadhana shall be chanted with the full

awareness of meaning of Omkar. He further says that, with such a Japa

Sadhana, Yoga Sadhaka will gain subtle but very important spiritual

benefits alongside the many physical benefits. Omkar Sadhana has

incredible power of delivering sound health. Sadhaka can achieve


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progress and the capability of facing any crisis by treading his way through

it with the help of Omkar Japasadhana.

So, with the auspicious occasion of ‘4th International Day of Yoga’,

on 21st June 2018, let's once again determine to practise Yoga

systematically, devotedly and consistently as best as possible by

incorporating ‘Omkar Sadhana’ and let’s all pray God by making slight

change in the ‘Pasaydaan’ i.e. prayer of the great Sage Shri Sant

Gyaneshwara as follows for spreading happiness and peace in the entire

world with help of this invaluable gift of Yoga Shastra presented by India

to the world -

AmVm {dœmË_H|$ Xod|& `oU| `moJ`k| Vmofmd|&Vmofmo{Z gd©OZm Úmd|Ÿ& `moJngm`XmZ h|&&

If majority of people in the world today come forward willingly,

loyally and confidently to accomplish this sacred mission, then this 'Forth

International Day of Yoga' on 21st June 2018 will prove to bring forth for

everyone in the world a future offering complete health, happiness,

contentment and peace. If it happens so, then all the peace-loving

people in the world will utter the famous quote of Shri Sane Guruji with

slight change as - Iam Vmo EH${M Y_©& OJmcm `moJ Anm©dm&...

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LET GO EGO

Ego i.e. 'I'ness is one of the vices which is very difficult to overpower.

Ego can overshadow all good thing of a person. Of course, there is

nothing wrong if one feels reasonably proud about one's own virtues

and/or impressive personality, etc. Such persons normally know their

vices, weaknesses or shortcomings also and hence, they rarely become

too much egoistic. However, there are many egoistic persons who make

much of their so-called virtues or good behaviour, etc. Surprisingly, there

are also some persons who take undue pride in boasting even their vices

or false prestige, etc. In short, ego - whether arising out of virtues, vices

or false prestige, etc. - ultimately it proves harmful to happy life.

There is a well-known story which is often quoted in 'Kirtan' i.e. a

narration of moral or spiritual stories punctuated by music. In 'Purana',

i.e. ancient sacred poetical composition, Narada is reckoned as a great

devotee of Lord Vishnu. Narada is specially known for continuously

chanting the name of God as ‘‘Narayana, Narayana.’’ Lord Vishnu,

therefore, used to like Narada very much. This close relationship with

God maintained for such a long period made Narada feel that he was the

only one true devotee of Lord Vishnu. Thus, Narada was overpowered

by ego of devotion. Realising this, Lord Vishnu decided to teach Narada

a good lesson in this regard.

Once Narada came to meet Lord Vishnu and as usual, started singing

in his praise. When Narada was about to leave, Lord Vishnu said,

''My dear Narada! Today, I want to test your devotion towards me. So,

fill your copper-pot fully with water and do three Pradakshina i.e.


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complete three rounds around the earth holding carefully the said pot in

the hands so that not a single drop of water from the pot falls on the

ground.''

''Lord, I feel it is a very simple task for me. If you permit, I want to

start the Pradakshina right from this moment itself,'' saying this, Narada

immediately filled his copper-pot with water and started walking very

cautiously, holding the pot firmly in both the palms, fixing eyes on the

water in the pot and concentrating his mind to ensure proper balancing

of body movements so that not a single drop of water spills out of the

pot. He was thus totally engrossed in fully complying the condition of

the test stipulated by Lord Vishnu. Due to this, Narada totally forgot his

daily routine of chanting the name of Lord Vishnu.

After successfully completing three rounds around the earth, holding

copper-pot filled with water in his hands, Narada victoriously kept the

pot in front of the Lord's feet and stood anxiously waiting to hear words

of appreciation from Lord Vishnu. Looking at Narada with mysterious

smile on the face, Lord Vishnu said, ''Narada, I am happy to see that you

could complete three Pradakshinas. But tell me, whether you ever

remembered me while doing the Pradakshina?'' In reply, Narada said,

''Lord, my mind was all the time engaged in complying the condition you

had stipulated for the Pradakshina. Therefore, I did not remember you at

all while doing three Pradakshinas.''

"It's all right. Let us now go to the house of one farmer,'' said Lord

Vishnu. Narada and Lord Vishnu changed their appearances and arrived

at the farmer's house. Seeing two unknown persons standing in front of

his house, the farmer came forward and whole-heartedly welcomed

them saying, "I am very happy to welcome both of you. I feel that it is

the grace of Narayana (i.e. Lord Vishnu) that you have come to my

house.'' Lord Vishnu, in the garb of an old man, asked the farmer, ''Can

we know what are the activities you and your family members do

throughout the day?'' The farmer said, ''We are farmers. My children

have gone to the farm for work. I do all my work uttering pious name of


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Lord Narayana. My wife cooks food and serves it to all of us when we

come back home after doing work at our farm. We eat food treating it

as 'Prasad' i.e. sacred gift from Lord Narayana. We take requisite rest

saying Narayana, Narayana. After rest, we resume our work by grace of

Narayana. In the evening, we go to Narayana's temple located close-by.

We meditate there sitting before the idol of Narayana and also sing few

bhajans in praise of Lord Narayana. After eating Narayana's prasad, we

come back home. Before sleeping, I usually narrate some interesting

stories of Lord Narayana to small children. Thereafter, all of us go to

sleep gratefully remembing Narayana and profusely thanking him for his

kind grace. Waking up early in the next day's morning, we see Lord

Narayana in our palms and with his blessings, begin our daily chore.

This, in short, is my daily routine. By grace of Narayana, we are quite

happy and contented in our lives. I wish to breathe last, taking the sacred

name of Lord Narayana.''

After hearing the farmer, Narada felt ashamed of his own ego of

devotion. Now he could understand why Lord Vishnu made him to

undergo that test as also to visit this farmer's house. Narada profusely

thanked the farmer for his hospitality and appreciated his devotion

towards Lord Narayana. While parting, Narada could not stop

spontaneously chanting ‘‘Narayana, Narayana’’.

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An Exalerating Experience

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Mrs Jinal Chirag Shah(45th Yoga Summer Yoga Course Student from Navi Mumbai)

I was extremely excited to attend the 45th Yog Summer Workshop.

My Yog Teachers, Gopal Vazirani Sir, Vijaya Laxmi Ma'am and Gargi

Obeiroi Ma'am had inspired me to enhance my life with Yog. Thus, this

workshop was a great opportunity for me to take one more step towards

keeping my body a little healthier.

When I entered the Yog Bhavan at around 7.30am on 20th May 2018,

a vibrant breeze greeted me. I saw several Junior/Senior Teachers,

students and participants already assembled at the venue. They seemed

to breathe positive energetic vibes to everyone around them.

The organisation was very efficient. Cloth bags were given to keep

our footwear. After giving lunch coupons to those who had already

registered themselves at just Rs 100, we were guided towards the

breakfast table. After having a tasty and healthy breakfast of Poha and

Tea/Coffee, I chose to sit right in the middle of the first row to have a

clear view of the proceedings.

Innumerable people had sacrificed their Sunday morning sleep to

attend this event. It was worth it! The crowd consisted of people from

the 33 centres of Yog Vidya Niketan of the entire Navi Mumbai. The

arrangement was superb! There was a carpeted floor and numerous

chairs were present for people who were uncomfortable to sit down. Yog

Books written by our Guruji - Shri Sadashiv Nimbalkarji and other Senior

Teachers were on display. Also, we proudly admired all the trophies and

awards (placed in a glass cabinet) won by our Guruji.

The beautiful Gayatri Thakkar Ma'am commenced the event and the

group of almost 500 people listened to her eagerly. The Koel Kanthi of

Yog Vidya Niketan - Malbika Biswas Ma'am uttered three Omkars and


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recited the Yog prayer with everyone. Our Senior most teacher -

Durgadas Savant Sir welcomed us warmly and introduced Yog, it's

benefits and shared a few details about Yog Vidya Niketan. Then, we

were raptly engaged in the history of Yog Vidya Niketan narrated by

Santosh Basetthi Sir.

It was fascinating to hear the birth of this wonderful Institute of Yog.

No wonder, our Guruji's Moto - ‘Yog At Every Home’ has touched

immense lives. Guruji along with our Teachers have cured the ailments

of many due to their blessings and teachings of Yog. I am seriously

blessed to be a part of this Yog Family.

We were supposed to have a Kriya Demonstration, Pranayam

Workshop and Dhyana Workshop during the entire event. Gayatri

Thakkar Ma'am finally announced that the Kriya Demo would soon

begin. With bated breath I awaited to watch some stunning feats. And

indeed they were!

Manjushree Deshpande Ma'am then took over and invited the

Demonstrators. Several Junior Teachers assembled with some of the

Senior Teachers. She informed us that the Shudhi Kriyas would seem

tough and unusual. However, everyone could do them. We just needed

correct guidance. These Shudhi Kriyas have been useful to clean our

pitta, cough and vayu. Ultimately, it leads to the improvement of our

Arogya (health) manifold. The auidence was pleasantly shocked to watch

the demonstrators perform the Douthi, Neti and Nauli Kriyas. They

cleaned the abdominal and nasal cavities in our bodies.

Some demonstrators poured water from one nostril to another, a

few gulped a soft white cloth of 11 meters, which was to be removed

within 20 minutes (Pradip Gholkar Sir gulped a 22 meter cloth), while

some others did Kapalabhati Kriya. Rubber tubes were inserted inside

the nostrils and removed from the mouth. Savant Sir and Mishra Sir did

this Kriya using a Sutra oiled with castor oil. What a feat!

In addition, it was amazing to see that using water one could cleanse

our body in so many ways. Savant Sir performed the challenging

Gajakarani Kriya so effortlessly. He poured out water from his stomach


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just the way an elephant pours out from his trunk! Also, while doing these

Kriyas few of the Demonstrators did asanas, exercises and boxing too!

After few hours, the audience was asked to stand and stretch the bodies

to ease the stiffness caused due to sitting for a prolonged time.

After the excitement, it was time to calm our minds. Neha Kerure

Ma'am took our Pranayam Workshop. She not only relaxed our tensed

minds and muscles but also guided us on how to use Pranayam in our

daily routine to curb our regular issues. I had heard a lot about Neha

Ma'am but that day I truly experienced her Yogic Teaching and I was

overwhelmed with joy and peace. Neha Ma'am introduced Pranayam

along with the demonstrators. The various Yogic Breathing Techniques

were taught. Purak (Inhalation), Rechak (Exhalation) and Kumbakh

(Retention) are termed as the integral parts of our Pranayamic breathing

procedure.

Sahebdin Das Sir took over the next leg of the event. All the Junior/

Senior Teachers and Organisers were felicitated with a beautiful red rose

and a special keychain with Guruji's picture on one side and the logo of

Yog Vidya Niketan on the other. I am sure the receivers were glad to

receive this felicitation at the hands of our Guruji - the Padmashri Award

winner.

Last but not the least, came the Dhyana Workshop by Pradip Gholkar

Sir. Along with the demonstrators, he perfectly guided us with the

different utterences of Omkar.

We had a great lunch later and thoroughly enjoyed the entire event.

Thank you Teachers for excellent guidance and blessings!

Number of participants in 45th Yoga Summer Course at

various places in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

No of Centres No. Participants

Summer Yoga Course in Mumbai 26 1089 participants

Summer Yoga Course in Navi Mumbai 30 1164 participants

Total 56 2253 participants


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YOGA IN DAY TO DAY LIFE

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Arvinder Sehdeva(1st Prize Winner Essay - 41st YTTC, Vashi Student.

Mob. : 93241110022)

Blessed are those who are free of medical

problems. However, such persons are an exception

rather than a rule. Physical ailments are part and

parcel of life. From times immemorial, man has

been fighting ailments and diseases. The scientific

developments of 19th century and 20th century

finally gave rusults to mankind's consistent war

against diseases. Mankind developed cure for

dreaded diseases like leprosy, plague, cholera, tuberculosis, small pox,

typhoid malaria, etc. As a result, life expentancy increased in most

countries across the globe in 20th century. In India, the life expectancy at

birth in 1960 was 41 years and the same rose to 65 years in 2015. Similar

increase in life expectancy was observed in other countries too.

Despite the improvements in healthcare and sanitary conditions; has

our disease burden decreased? despite having a global army of doctors,

advancement in technology for diagnostics and the latest pharma

products; most healthcare services across the globe are bursting at the

seams. Hospitals now specialize in treatment of diabetes, chronic

respiratory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular problems, high blood

pressure, obesity, etc. These medical problems are termed as Non-

Communicable Diseases (NCDs). They are also called Lifestyle Diseases

as people with poor lifestyle tend to attract them. By poor lifestyle I

mean little or no exercise; consumption of fatty, processed or junk food;

sedentary jobs, tendency for stress, poor sleep patterns, bad posture,


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etc. Diseases which are as a rusult of germs, bacteria or virus are termed

as Communicable Diseases (CDs). Our efforts for advancement of life,

become wealthy and relax, having fun all the time have resulted in shift

of disease burden from CDs to NCDs. Despite all the research and

advancement in allopathic treatments, most patients of lifestyle diseases

are doomed to a lifetime of medication without cure of the disease.

The diseases affecting mankind can be broadly classified as

Communicable Diseases (CDs), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and

Injuries. WHO (World Health Organisation) and World Bank studies have

shown a definitive shift in Global Disease Burden form 1970 to 2008. The

projected disease burden in 2030 estimates major spurt in NCDs.

TABLE 1 - GLOBAL DISEASE BURDEN

CDs(%) NCDs(%) INJURIES(%)

1970 39 36 25

2008 27 63 10

2030* 14 76 10

Source : WHO -*Estimated

Life is becoming more competitive every year. This leads to stress in

billions of people. The pollution levels in air, water; poor food habits;

sedentary lifestyle; bad posture are all adding up to the growth of

lifestyle diseases. Despile billions of dollars spent on medical research

and new age hospitals, the problem is growing globally. Some Alternative

Treatments like homeopathy, ayurveda, chinese medicine, accupressure,

acupuncture, Sujog, etc. have shown good results in treatment of NCDs.

However, the spread and information of these treatments is smaller

compared to allopathic treatment. It is also to be noted that these are

all treatments and do not prevent development of NCDs.

To counter the multi-headed hydra monster of NCDs, we need a


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system of life that can prevent the disease itself by making the body and

mind strong. Let us not dampen our spirits because Yoga developed and

practised over the ages, has a solution to our modern day health

problems of the 21st century. The power of Yoga as solution to our day

to day health problems should not be underestimated. Yoga not only

strengthers the body; it also increases our immunity and ensures good

mental health so that we do not fall prey to psycho-somatic diseases.

The only solution to prevent a host of medical problems that we have

enforced on ourselves is to practise Yoga. It is good not only for a healthy

body but also a healthy mind. Yoga is a mood enhancer and promotes

sound sleep. A sound sleep in itself is a promoter of good health. Some

of the major health benefits of Yoga are -

B Improved flexibility B Enhanced blood circulation B Lowered blood

pressure B Drop in pulse rate B Lowered respiratory rate B Builds muscle

strength B Protects the posture and spine B Better bone health

B Enhances mood B Helps to focus or concentrate B Improves the

balance B Maintains health of nervous system B Helps to make sleep

deeper B Gives lungs more power B Keeps premature aging at bay

B Increase core strength.

The benefits of yoga are not limited only to health. Yoga is the

practice of Asanas, Bandhas, Mudras, Kriyas, Relaxation Techniques,

Pranayam and Meditation and above all, Samadhi. However, even if we

do not consider Samadhi for day to day life even then yoga benefits us

in our growth of emotional and spiritual development. The cleansing

and health of our physical and mental systems are the central effects of

yoga. Each Asana in turn has local effects on our body parts or systems.

The asanas also have associated effects besides the local effects. Each

Asana has a host of benefits. Pranayam ensures that the cosmic energy

called Prana enters our system to give us higher energy levels and give

a positive thrust to our emotional development. The practice of

meditation is the start of the journey for spiritual development. If yoga

were a pill, it would be the most beneficial pill ever invented. It boosts


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self-esteem, enhances mood, betters sleep quality, raises energy levels

and ensures good mental health.

As yoga gives a host of benefits, the question only remains as how

to make yoga a part of our day-to-day life. As the Chinese proverb goes -

"A thousand mile journey starts with a single step," so also we have to

start the journey of yoga with the first step of practising Asanas. As we

move ahead in the journey of yoga we need to learn the art of doing

Asanas the correct way by learning them from a well-known practitioner.

Asanas help balance the body and distribute strength evenly. Through

freeing up the outer body and controlling the Prana - the vital force of

inner body, yoga does wonders. Yoga is a wonderful do-it-yourself

medicine. Practising Asanas the correct way will benefit substantially.

We need to learn Bandhas and Mudras too. The Kriyas are very

important for cleansing our system that is polluted because of poor

lifestyle. The practice of Pranayam and Meditation is needed to elevate

our inner being to a higher level.

As yoga gives a host of benefits, it is important that we make it a part

of our daily life. It may need a good motivation to start yoga, but it is the

mental discipline that will ensure that it becomes a habit. Each individual

must take up a set of Asanas for daily practice. This set of Asanas should

be decided depending upon one's need and health issues. The most

important thing is to make yoga a daily practice and a lifelong habit.


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PEARLS OF PRAISE

for 45th Summer Yoga Course conducted by YVN

at various places in Navi Mumbai

Compiled by Neha Kerure

(Yoga Teacher, YTTC, Vashi. Mob. : 9969596389)

45th Yoga Summer Course of Yoga Vidya Niketan was

conducted from 1st May to 31st May 2018. We are really

overwhelmed by tremendous response by yoga-lovers of Navi

Mumbai. The course was whole heartedly appreciated by one and

all. It gives us immense pleasure and pride to present here some of

the soulful responses of 45th Summer Course participants :

Dr. Vaibhav and Grishma Patankar from BARC, Mumbai considers

YVN as a temple of mental and physical health which provides a guiding

path towards the traditional ‘Yogic Sadhana’. Rajendra Solanki from

BARC has invested his time and poured his heart in expressing his views

regarding this summer course under the title ‘Discovering self through

Yoga’. The dilemma of whether to join the course or not was vanished by

the beautiful quote, ‘The best time to relax is when you don’t have time

for it’, he says. He got enrolled himself and enjoyed every bit of the

course in a divine ambiance from chanting beautiful prayers, discovering

a simple thought that even a ‘regulator’ is regulated, well planned and

well balanced curriculum, discovering and meeting himself, realizing his

body, mind and heart restrictions and releasing it by practicing CDR,

learning the sutra ‘Sahajta’ and silencing the mind by beautiful practice

of Sakshibhavana for purging unnecessary, non-productive and negative

deep routed thoughts. He thinks Yoga is not a ‘Work-out’ but it is actually

a wonderful ‘Work-in’. Dr. Rashmi Mohanty, Co-founder and Director

of Advent Chembio Pvt Ltd, from BARC, feels immensely privileged to

be a part of Yoga Summer Course - 2018. She adds, the course has


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completely rejuvenated her physically and enriched her mentally and

vitally. She whole heartedly thanks the entire team of teachers who has

shown exemplary patience and spirit while imparting the training about

the ancient yogic techniques which are the basis of our glorious past and

which has been scientifically proven to impart us healthy and happy life.

She thinks, surely, the course must have ignited the passion for YOGA

among all the participants. Dr. Rajesh Kumar and Charu Vatsa, Radha

Raghavan, Sunitee Maurya, R. B. Solanki and other participants from

BARC felt delighted to join and to get benefitted by the well-planned,

meticulous, enriching, enlightening Summer Course. Ruchi Bhatt also

from BARC got impressed by different timings of the course at different

nodes to facilitate everyone to be a part of this excellent journey of

yoga. Ms. Madhulika Singh from Nerul says even being a humble

beginner she could feel the potential of Yoga within the short period of

one month. She has started feeling better, fitter and lighter. Jyoti and

Ravi Talreja from Nerul whole heartedly appreciate the entire summer

course by calling it not just a class but a True Experience. They are

happier to see their son Gaurish showing interest in yoga at such young

age. Basavlinge Gowda and Padmakar Mam from Nerul heartily

express their gratitude, appreciate and congratulate Shri Nimbalkar

Guruji and his team for doing a fantastic job of educating and teaching

yoga to residents of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and trying to reach every

home by conducting classes at almost every nook and corner of the city.

They consider the course as a stepping stone towards healthy and happy

life. Geetha Nair from Seawood (W) praises the course by considering

it as the best yoga amongst all various courses she has attended till date.

Divya Prakash Singh also from Seawoods gives credit to Nimbalkar

Guruji and all other teachers for following ‘Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam’ by

their work towards humanity by exhibiting discipline in every aspect of

Summer Course. Anjali Nimbalkar, Vaishali Gajbhiye, Suoanoini Shetty,

Nandini Srinivas, Apeksha Pathak, Shreya Jain, Gitanjali Patil,

Prabhavati, Neeta Bedre and Ranjana, the entire women brigade from


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Seawoods feel esteemed and thankful to YVN for encouraging and

inspiring them to practise yoga on daily basis. They experienced the

expanded awareness towards body and breath while practising asanas

and pranayamas. Yoga also helped them to get self confidence, peace of

mind and quality sleep. All of them were truly impressed by the team of

knowledgeable, approachable and enthusiastic teachers who used to

maintain lively atmosphere throughout the course which made them

learn with joyous mind. Vaibhavi Mahakalkar, Meena P.S., V. Kaushik

and Nikita from Kharghar think the course was very inspiring,

informative and motivating and say that ‘As Per Your Capacity’ is the key

word which makes one know his or her body limitations and the graded

approach helps to overcome those inabilities. Nakul Prasad Singh from

Kharghar expresses his feelings on the concluding day by saying, ‘‘A

delicious dish is finished leaving the tongue and stomach unsatisfied.’’

He, along with Vaishali Khandave, Santosh Shinde and others are

demanding for long duration course. Shirish Patil from Kharghar thinks

that the micro technicality in teaching, passion of teachers for making

participants to achieve maximum perfection was the hallmark of the

course. Naresh Jaisingh, Kunda Amitabh, Diptee Karatkar, Vikas

Parane and others from Kharghar feel proud to know about Guruji

Nimbalkar’s work in the field of Yoga, particularly for the commoners.

They are also amazed to see the dedication, commitment, precision,

patience, friendliness of trainee teachers. Pragya Vyas, Amol Kulkarni,

Ravi, Rashmi, Sachin Bagwe, Chahana Hegde, Pradyumn and Usha

Mehta from Kharghar appreciate the whole hearted efforts put in by all

dedicated teachers to make this summer course a successful one. Pragya

wants this course to be conducted frequently and not only in the month

of May so that no one can miss the wonderful, magical experience of

practising yoga. Amol feels yoga has made him know and love himself in

a better way. Rashmi finds herself a short of words to express the

experience. Kavita Anchan and Chitra Chinchpure from Kharghar are

very happy to complete this absolutely wonderful one month course.


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They think during the course, the valuable information given, the

practical knowledge and the emphasis on physical parts is definitely the

biggest strength of the course. From Koperkhairane Sufala Mukherjee’s

biggest concern at the time of admission was whether the teacher who

will teach will be good or not. But on very first day, by seeing not only

1 but 4 teachers and their teaching skills, she got impressed and felt

lucky enough to have enrolled herself. Shitoshna from Koperkhairane

says, ‘‘Yoga is a must for making one’s life better…’’ and after joining

Summer Course, she feels like she has taken the first step in making her

life better. Devashis Nandan, Prabha Patel, Sheela Menon, Rintu

Barman from Koperkhairane feel that they all have developed a very

good habit of waking up early in the morning and follow a disciplined

routine of yogabhyasa. Mythli Ravi Iyer and Raghuram Shetty’s main

liking was ‘No Homework’, they were so very happy with teachers not

asking questions like, ‘have you practised at home?’ Mrugna Kokate,

one of the youngest yoga lovers from Vashi got amazed by the way of

teaching. At this young age, she has developed liking towards yoga and

she admits that she has fallen in love with Yoga Vidya Niketan and

wished to join Yoga Teachers’ Training Course when she becomes age-

wise eligible. Priti and Bhavan Mhavarkar from Vashi Gaon felt very

fortunate to get very good and well trained yoga teachers to learn yoga

which they both were searching since long. This one month course has

helped them get relieved from High BP, Sciatica pain, Arthritice and

back pain. Mrs. Shobha Nalavade, a retired Head Mistress from

Sanpada is wholeheartedly praising the entire summer course for

everything from discipline to visiting teachers’ small but encouraging

and motivating speeches. Kavita Rajput from Sanpada pours her heart

in praising the wonderful execution of entire Summer Course by calling

it as a magical experience. Being a writer and also a painter, she had

developed joint pain and back pain and swelling eyes. By regularly

attending summer course, she has overcome it and also with Omkar

Sadhana she feels improved quality of her voice while singing. Sarika


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Hemrajani says that being a teacher by profession, her idea of enjoying

vacation was sleeping for long hours. But this summer course has helped

her to change this idea and she enjoyed getting up early in the morning

to meet her extended new, loving and warm family of yoga teachers and

attending the classes without fail. Nakul Gandhi from Vashi thinks that

this Summer Course was a great family retreat for all three of them who

had enrolled for the course. He feels very grateful for being associated

with YVN and he believes this journey would continue for much longer

time. Mr. P. P. Palshetkar, Veena Khera from Vashi consider themselves

fortunate enough to get enrolled for this course and finding new

happiness in their lives. Shishupal Sarbat from Airoli, first and

foremost, thanks all YVNites for giving time, energy and attention

throughout the month. He says, it was an interesting course where you

learn how to handle students while practising yogabhyasa. He feels he is

stronger and happier than ever before. Prakash Pujary, Nitesh Shah,

Pralayakumar Mitra, Jayalaxmi, Aishwarya, all from Airoli want to

recommend this course to everyone who are interested in learning yoga

basics in a proper way. They feel positive energy, positive aura and vibes

after this course. And they all are eager to join 46th Summer course too.

Mrs. Leena Palav, Airoli, is practicing yoga since last 10 years but this

was her best experience of practising yoga with well-trained yoga

teachers from YVN. She specially got impressed by the very easily taught

techniques of various pranayamas and personal attention given during

the course. Ms. Veena from Airoli expresses her heartfelt thanks to

entire team of YVN for superbly conducting Summer Course. She

specially likes the designing of the course, the way it is executed, the

explanation of yogic practices with meaning of the name of the practice,

proper demonstration, probable mistakes, and correction of the

mistakes, contraindication, benefits and the step-by- step instructions

given to the participants to make them perform as per capacity. Mr.

Upendra Kumar from Airoli states that it was difficult for him to cope-

up with Mumbai Life after shifting from Pune. After attending this


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summer course, he is now able to easily manage everything and can find

out time to practise yoga. He also appeals all newly trained yoga

teachers to do something for middle class people to help them maintain

their health in a yogic way with minimum expenditure, instead of

running behind the money by taking yoga only to corporate level.

Shailesh Poojary from Govandi expresses his best wishes to Guruji for

his noble vision of ‘Yoga Vidya Gharoghari’. He truly and specially

enjoyed the instructions and experience shared by senior visiting

faculties of YVN. Asmita Mamania wishes good success for YVNites and

says the affection, love, discipline, sincerity, care shown by all he

teachers will be always with her.

Thank you all for showering unconditional love!

With your love, we are bound to do better and better!!

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PEARLS OF PRAISEfor Summer Yoga Course conducted at

various places in Mumbai

The youngest participant (i.e. 12 years of age) - Nikhil H. Patankar

from Gyansagar, Borivali (West) says, ‘‘My experience of Yoga Vidya

Niketan has been very good. The Graded Yogic Courses have been

excellently designed and systematically taught. I liked the teaching skills

of all the teachers. My favourite Asana has been Dhanurasana and I love

doing Yoga everyday.’’ Nilima Iyer says, ‘‘The course content was precise

and interesting. We were given enough time to practise what was taught

everyday. I have made so may gains in strength, flexibility and

knowledge. Modhani says, ‘‘I have already started feeling the difference

in my body by regularly doing yoga here and my mind also feels more

peaceful. My back-ache also got reduced. My overall experience has

been excellent and It was really worth joining the one month's yoga

summer course.’’ Mrs. Smitha V. Gdndhi says, ‘‘I have experienced this

way of doing yog for the first time. It was lovely experience indeed. I


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slowly picked up pace with the Asanas and learned to remain in them

with Pranadharana. I learned to do Asanas without giving jerk to the

body. I did not realise how soon one month has passed away. Very good

experience indeed! I liked the sysetematic way in which everything was

organised daily. Teachers reaching before time, organizing everything,

making us feel comfortable and always encouraging and motivating us

to do all the Yogic practices.’’ Bhavana Patel says, ‘‘It was an awesome

experience. Learnt a lot in this one month of practice. The experience of

learning new asanas and lot of new techniques involved in the asanas

was really excellent.’’ Suhas Mane says, ‘‘To teach all the nuances and

finer points of this great Indian culture of Rishis & Yogis in one month

was a very challening order, but hats-off to Yoga Vidya Niketan’s Teachers

for having done a great job.’’ Sai Rege says, ‘‘That way, I have been

practising yoga since last 5-6 years. However, whatever I have learnt in

last 1 month is totally differeent. I learnt the technicality of each and

every Asana better in this course. I reaslised yoga is more for mind than

for body. The bi-product is fitness of your physical body. Visits of senior

teachers were very helpful. Learnt a lot from them. Importantly realised

the amont of dedication all of them have towards yoga and also towards

educating all in that field. I must say I got really enlightered by this one

month course. I shall definitely continue to practise and achieve further

fineness in all Yogic practices.’’ Heena Soni says, ‘‘One month of 45th

Yoga Summer Course has been full of experiences, learnings, knowledge

& fun for beginners like us. This course was very helpful in all senses like

learning asanas and other yogic practices with their benefits for the body

and mind. The senior teachers/trainers were true inspiration to each

one of us, specially the youth. Their efforts of coming to the centre and

giving guidance with their own examples which is what makes learning

yoga so special about. Being so senior, their enthusiasm and spark is

what drives us, motivates us to take yoga seriously.’’ Rajshree Shah,

Abhishek Shah says, ‘‘The experience has been wonderfull. This course

is for everyone - young and old. The knowledge that we've gained will be

useful for the rest of our lives. I will definitely recommend this course to


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friends & family. A big Thank You to Yoga Vidya Niketan and its

Teachers!’’ Nikhil Gore & Dr. Mugdha Gore says, ‘‘Yoga Vidya Niketan's

Summer Yoga Course has been a good motivation part of life. Initially, I

was not certain whether I will be able to complete this course on daily

basis. But it was a simplicity of this course designed by Padmashri S. P.

Nimbalkar Guruji and excellent teaching which enabled me to complete

it successfully. The sylabus has been designed in such a proficient way

that at the end of the month, a beginner like me has managed to

connect, learn & perform the Asanas and other Yogic practices.’’

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Dr. Varsha Rele says, ‘‘It was a great experience. I had tried to learn

this ancient science many times in the past, but the way it was explained

in this course was a class apart. A lot of misconceptions got cleared and

a new understanding was added. Overall, it was a wonderful

experience!’’ Mr. Yogesh C. Shah says, ‘‘I liked the Summer Course

sessions very much. The course has been quite interesting where all the

major asanas were covered and where we are taught to do all the asanas


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with slow, steady and rhythmic movements. I reaslised after joining this

session that we can maintain the final position of any asana for long. I

like Pranadharana a lot. it's an excellent technique to bring the mind

under control and increase our concentration.’’ Ajay Kumar S. Shah and

Daksha A. Shah says, ‘‘ We were thinking to join yoga classes since last

10 years but we got the opportunity to join the yoga class in this summer

vacation. After this yoga training, we feel that this is one of the best

decisions of our life. We used to go for morning walk for one hours for

last so many years but energy we feel in yoga is very high compared to

morning walk. We thank all our teachers for making such a wonderful

change in our lives.’’ Vinita D’costa says, ‘‘This course has given me a

renewed confidence, energy, mental relaxation and high spirits. I feel

this is the best yoga coaching which evolves you physically and mentally.

Thanks to all the teachers who were very co-operative and ever-smiling.’’

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