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YOGASATTVAMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA - OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD
JULY 2017 ISSUE
ASANA & YOGA
Hansaji J. Yogendra
TYI HEADLINES& UPCOMING
ACTIVITIES
THE YOGA INSTITUTE CELEBRATES IDY 2017
PRACTICAL YOGA IN OLD TEXTSDr. Jayadeva Yogendra
THE BALANCING
GAMEMrs. Armaiti Desai
14-15
16-26 TYI Headlines
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10-13
Asana & YogaHansaji J. Yogendra
The balancing game Mrs. Armaiti Desai
Yoga & stress managementDr. Shantharam Shetty
YOGASATTVAJULY 2017 ISSUE CONTENTS
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28
29-30 Testimonials
31 Publications & TYI centres
Live life to the fullest with YogaDr. H. R. Nagendra
Recipe of the monthCorn Pizza Chilla
Yoga techniqueof the month
Upcoming activities
The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice
Practical Yoga inold textsDr. Jayadeva Yogendra
Vakrasana (standing variation)
EDITOR’S NOTE
Namaste,
While, the origins of Yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions, its
development can be traced back to over 5,000 years. Playing a significant role in teaching Yoga as a way
of life, since last 100 years, is The Yoga Institute, the oldest organized center of Yoga in the world. To spread the benefits of Yoga to the entire world, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the
International Day of Yoga in 2015. The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, successfully celebrated
1st International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2015 at Rajpath, New Delhi. It is a matter of great pride that
Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, was invited to celebrate this
auspicious day with Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Smt. Hansaji was the only lady Yoga
Guru among the four Yoga Gurus conferred with the privilege of sharing the dais with the Prime Minister.
Since its inception, The Yoga Institute has successfully organized the three events of International Day
of Yoga (IDY), which found great enthusiasm and got worldwide support. To up the ante of the 3rd
International Yoga Day 21st June 2017, Yoga sadhakas of The Yoga Institute from over 40 countries,
spanning 500 different locations, celebrated Yoga across the globe. Special Yoga programs were
conducted to cater to people of all age groups, religions, nationalities and social backgrounds at various
studios, schools, hospitals, juvenile centers, old age homes, special children centers, government
organisations, corporate offices, open spaces and more. Yoga is a lifestyle and should not be mistaken for only Asanas. It is an art and science of healthy living. In
this celebratory issue, Hansaji makes it clear that Yoga is not physical culture and Asana can be an
important mean to attain spiritual awareness. Along with giving a clear definition of a Yogi, Dr. Jayadeva
also pens down many do’s and don’ts for Yoga aspirants. The July issue also introduces The Yoga
Institute's corporate offerings, as rebranded, under the brand umbrella of The Yoga Institute Wellness
Practice. Keep celebrating ‘Yoga - A way of life’ in everyday of your life!
Pranee H. YogendraEditor
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ASANA AND YOGASmt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra
Pearls of Wisdom
ittle drops of water make an ocean.
LSimple traits can build character.
Simple body habits can lead to
attitudes. The man with a stooping posture
is not exactly feeling very strong and
vigorous. Lot of beauty is carried about
through posture and graceful movements.
Yoga processes can also be viewed from
this angle. Each Asana builds a certain
physical pattern. This pattern builds a
certain attitude.
A clever teacher of Yoga knows this and
helps the learner to change his personality.
However, this is a slow process needing
work from both sides. The student should
unhurriedly practice Yoga. He or she shall
not be impatient and in hurry. The teacher
too should be interested in the mental and
spiritual health of the learner. Suitable
pauses or intervals are there in Asanas. In
fact Asanas are basically static, but we can
take advantage of the slow movements of
the dynamic part of the Asana to instill the
attitude: One can strengthen this further
in the pause period. The breathing that
goes with the Asana is the third way the
attitude can be further strengthened.
Smt. Hansaji Jayadev Yogendra,Director, The Yoga Institute.
Yoga should be studied in a subtler way as a
Sadhana. It is not physical culture or circus.
In routine drills, one just thoughtlessly
moves the limbs. There is speed, there are
jerks and there is no attention. Everything
goes according to the command of a
whistle or a band or even oral instructions.
One’s attention is externalized.
In Yoga, we interiorize ourselves. We
carefully attend to ourselves, our mind,
our thoughts and all. Yoga is a way of
creating a unity in our whole being and
moving towards a higher goal. Asana could
be an important means for reaching this
spiritual awareness. Asana is not just an
unimportant appendage in Yoga. In Indian
acting and dancing, it is said that eyes
should be focused only on the hands and
the gestures. And again the mind should be
where the eyes are focused. But the most
important thing is that the heart and the
feelings should be directed where the
mind is . Any physical act becomes
enriched when the feelings, the thoughts,
the attention and the activities all merge
together. In the usual kind of Asanas done
mechanically, this does not happen.
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In her young days she had been a
famous screen actress. She had a
beautiful face and was very talented.
Here only lament was “I have become very
fat. I know why of course, I eat too much.
But I don’t seem to know how to stop.
Sweets are my downfall.” Her husband was
a medical practitioner and he tried hard to
explain to her the hazards of obesity.
Intellectually she had absorbed all the
warnings but she didn’t seem to have the
will to stop eating in moderation. The years
rolled by and she became more and more
fat. The children grew up and got absorbed
in their various activities. She went on
feeling more and more isolated and
insecure. Her refuge continued to be food.
All the warnings of her husband seem to be
coming true. She had developed diabetes
and a heart problem...What is it drives
people to eat? What is it that while
knowing all the dangers, the little organ-
our tongue leads us onto our doom? Is it
true questions are as diverse as people
themselves? There have been as many
theories about people eat-physical,
emotional, hormonal psychological, social.
Yoga with its straight forward thinking
ground in reality has an answer. It says ‘An
unsteady mind is the culprit’, so do we
come back to Citta vritti nirodha? The
stoppage of the mental modifications
being Yoga? So Yoga works on this problem
from different viewpoints. Setting
priorities and giving an option of a spiritual
base where correct decisions have to be
made, for then, is not the body an
instrument for higher pursuits to be made
perfectly healthy so it does not act as a
burden? Of course, if while getting clarity
in thinking would involve a trip to the
doctor who might say that there are
hormonal problems, the mind should be
willing to attend to that. One should also
not on the other hand take refuge in the
hormones as an excuse of over indulging. It
is all a matter of balance.
Are we balancing our scales and the
scales of values?
THE BALANCING GAME
Mrs. Armaiti Desai,
Dean, The Yoga Institute
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From the Teacher’s Diary
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M o s t p r o b l e m s i n l i f e a r e d u e t o
A d h i b h o u t i ka f a c t o r s i . e . p hy s i c a l ,
Adhyatmika i.e. mental and Adhidaivika i.e.
e n v i r o n m e n t a l . T h e A d h i b h o u t i k a
(physical) causes are due to faulty actions
and wrong food. The Adhyatmika (mental)
is cause by defective thought processes.
The Adhidaivika (environmental) is
because of natural calamities-which is said
to be due to our fate. All of this either alone
or in combination creates stress.
The Yogic life-style is an effective method
of stress management. The mental
modification is neutral; it is only our faulty
perception and erroneous cognition which
causes the problem.
There are some tendencies of the mind like
t h e Ta m a s i c ( d u l l ) ; t h e R a j a s i c
(hyperactive); the Sattvic (steady &
positive). In a given person, all these three
tendencies are present in different
proportions. The personality complex
(Citta Bhumi) of the individual depends
upon the predominant tendency.
Personality complex- Mudha (disoriented),
Ksipta (disturbed), Vikshipta (disturbed but
occasionally concentrated) and Ekagra
( f u l l y c o n c e n t r a t e d ) a r e t h e f o u r
personality complexes.
We are born with afflictions like Asmita
(ego), Raga (attachment), Dvesa (aversion)
and Abhinivesa (fear of death). These are
called as Klesas. These Klesas can distort
the perception of a given situation leading
to erroneous cognition called Avidya.
Avidya leads to poor tendencies and state
of mind.
Unless and until some seeds of good
experiences start sprouting suffering will
continue.
T h e Yo g i c p r o g r a m m e f o r s t r e s s
Management
• Achara- Right conduct
• Vichara- Right thinking
• Ahara- Right food
• Vihara - Right recreation
• Asanas- Education of the physical
• Kriyas- Cleansing processes
• Pranayamas- Respiratory practices
• Mudras- Psychosomatic practices
Achara- Yoga advocates early to bed and
early to rise. The science studies have
proved that levels of anabolic hormones
are more during the early hours of the
night and levels of catabolic hormones are
more during late hours of night.
Proper yoga exercise regime is helpful in
maintaining good health. Keeping the right
routines will set the homeostasis and the
biological clock.
Vichara- Setting up the right thinking
process in proper Samskaras makes a
difference. In Vichara Yoga advocates the
following aspects -
• Faith- Total faith and surrender to
higher reality.
• Objectified with the situation-Yoga if
practiced regularly can help to create a
witness-like attitude.
• Balanced state of mind- In every
situation.
• Duty- Most of the people fail in duty
towards themselves, i.e. towards their
physical, mental, social and spiritual needs.
Ahara- Sattvic food can generate good and
positive feelings. It can shift the mind into a
better state.
Vihara- Adopt hobbies like gardening,
music etc. Recreational games played in
the family have got their own role. We are
not able to let go and mind wants to hold
on. Mastering of the relaxation techniques
can be a right solution for the above
problem.
The techniques like Asanas, Kriyas,
Mudras and Pranayamas have got an
important role to relieve stress.
Asanas are attitude bound. They improve
the flexibility and joint mobility. Positive
experience of physical health gets
generated.
Kriyas are internal cleansing processes.
They positively optimize the organ
function leading to better experiences.
Pranayama is regulation of the breath. And
breathing rate is in turn related to state of
m i n d . T h e s e p ra c t i c e s w h e n d o n e
regularly positively improve respiratory
functions, cellular metabolism and healthy
emotions.
Mudras help in improving neuromuscular-
consciousness.
Perseverance in philosophy of better living
and Yoga techniques are the right means for
stress management.
YogaMD
YOGA & STRESS MANAGEMENT
Dr. Shantharam Shetty,
MBBS, MCPS, FCGP
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Featured Activity
Samatvam is our corporate wellness
program for employees in organizations. It
offers a range of services from health
a s s e s s m e n t s , w e l l n e s s c o a c h i n g ,
nutritional consulting, psychological
counselling, Asana classes, disease
management, lifestyle management, life-
s t a g e m a n a g e m e n t a n d i n t e g ra t e d
programs for better living. We also
p r o v i d e s u p p o r t i n r u n n i n g a n
organization-wide wellness campaign
through employee wellness surveys and
pre-designed communication collaterals.
The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice
SAMATVAM SHIKSHA AAROGYAM
“Wellness is all about finding a happy balance between various aspects of life”- Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, The Yoga Institute.
The Yoga Institute announces the rebranding of its corporate offerings under the brand umbrella of The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice. As a part of this practice we offer the following wellness
programs addressed to different industry segments.
If you are part of or know any corporates, organizations, schools or health care providers, who are looking for wellness programs, kindly reach out to our coordinators Neelam Vaswani at [email protected], +91 9833701302 or Ajay Kalra at
[email protected], +91 99679 73033.
We seek collaboration and support of all members in making The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice an effective platform to serve organizations. Thank you.
The Yoga Institute Wellness
Program
The Yoga Institute Education
Program
The Yoga Institute Health
Program
Shiksha is our education program designed
for students in schools, colleges and
educational institutes. It offers a holistic
education curriculum based on yogic
principles. This activity based and
interactive curriculum is customised for
different age groups. It includes Yoga
concepts, practices with an emphasis on
their application in day-to-day life.
Aarogyam is our health program for
patients in hospitals, nursing homes and
health-care centers. It offers preventive
measures and lifestyle changes to address
disease management. It covers wellness
programs for major ailments such as
c a r d i a c , h y p e r t e n s i o n , d i a b e t e s ,
respiratory, orthopaedic etc. It also
addresses specific issues related to the
health of women, senior citizens and
children.
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Yoga Technique of the Month
STARTING POSITION
• Stand erect keeping your back straight,
head and neck in line, chin parallel to the
floor and tailbone tucked inwards.
• Distance between your feet should be
24 inches apart, feet parallel to each other.
STEPS
• Stretch both arms forward and raise
them shoulder level maintaining a
shoulder width distance, palms facing
down. Inhale normally.
• Exhaling in 2 seconds, slowly swing the
hands to the right keeping your gaze fixed
on the right thumb, twisting the spine,
keeping the arms parallel to each other as
far as possible.
• Bending the left hand at the elbow,
keeping it straight continue swinging your
right arm as far back as possible.
• Without a pause, inhaling in 2 seconds,
untwisting yourself return to the starting
position.
• Immediately, exhaling in 2 seconds, shift
your gaze to the left thumb and repeat the
above steps to the left, and you complete
one round.
Note:
• Move your neck, shoulder and arms
simultaneously as one unit.
• Do not lean back while twisting.
• Ensure smooth movement, without
jerks.
• Twisting to be done to one’s capacity
without strain.
BENEFITS
Physical
• All- round stretching exercise for the
body.
• G i ve s t o r s i o n t w i s t t o t h e s p i n e
improving flexibility of the spine.
• Strengthens the supporting muscles of
the back.
• H e l p s t o r e d u c e f a t a r o u n d t h e
waistline.
• Improves blood circulation.
• Gentle internal massage for different
abdominal organs.
Therapeutical
• Improves digestion.
• Helps relieve pain in the region of back
and neck.
VAKRASANA (STANDING VARIATION)
Psychological
• Physical benefits have effects on our
mind at a very subtle level.
• Peace to our mind as body is relaxed at
physical level.
• Brings attention inwards making us
more aware of our physical self.
• I m p r o v e s m i n d a n d b o d y
synchronization.
LIMITATIONS
• Severe neck pain
• Severe back pain
• Frozen shoulder
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Severe cervical spondylitis
• Recent spinal surgery or injury
• Recent abdominal surgery or injury
• Hernia
• Arthritis (Spinal)
• Kyphosis (hunchback)
• Scoliosis
• Lumbago
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Upcoming Activities
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Camp
1 Month TTC (Instructor’s Course - QCI- LEVEL I)(English)
7 Months TTC(Advanced Teachers Training Course - QCI - LEVEL II)(English)
1 Year TTC (Advanced Teachers Training Course - QCI - LEVEL II)(Hindi)
.3 Months TTC (Advanced Teachers Training Course -QCI - LEVEL II) (English)
Weight Management Camp
Cardiac & Hypertension Camp
21 Days Better Living Course
Date
Starting on 01/07/2017
Starting on 01/07/2017
Starting on 01/07/2017
22/07/2017 – 23/10/17
01/07/2017
02/07/2017
02/07/2017 –22/07/2017
Time
Monday to Saturday-10:00 am - 6:00 pmand Sunday- 9:00 am -11:30 am
Monday to Saturday -10:00 am - 6:00 pmandSunday- 9:00 am -11:30 am
Monday to Friday1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday to Saturday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Morning batch (English): Monday to Friday: 7:20 am to 8:35 am
Evening batch (Hindi): Monday to Friday: 6:20 pm to 7:35 pm
Saturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 amSundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am
Description
Offered in English, this course is best suited for individuals who wish to teach Yoga to school students and young adults who have no health problems. An intensive Yoga teacher's training that introduces both, the theoretical and the practical aspects of Yoga.
Offered in English, this course covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counselling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.
Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counselling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.
This course, in English, covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counselling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.
L e a r n h o w t o m a n a g e w e i g h t permanently through a holistic approach.
Experience the unique method of preventing and treating heart-related ailments.
Ideal for individuals who have no major health problems and who wish to experience the yogic lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh.
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Camp
Women’s Camp
7 Days Health Camp(Hindi)
7 Days Health Camp(English)
Stress Management Camp
Meditation Camp
Pregnancy Camp for Ante & Post Natal
Emo – Energy Balancing
Orthopaedic Camp
Date
08/07/17
08/07/2017 –14/07/2017
22/07/2017 -28/07/2017
09/07/2017
15/07/2017
15/07/2017 -16/07/2017
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Time
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
7:00 am - 7:30 pm
7:00 am - 7:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Description
A woman’s capability to handle stress, whether emotional or physical, highly depends on her health. Yoga can help women cope with health issues and help them develop the state of their body and mind.
Offered in Hindi, it is an experiential introductory course to Yoga theory a n d p r a c t i c e w h e r e o n e c a n experience a yogic way of life. This c a m p w i l l h e l p t h e c a m p e r s t o incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.
Offered in English, it is an experiential introductory course to Yoga theory a n d p r a c t i c e w h e r e o n e c a n experience a yogic way of life. This c a m p w i l l h e l p t h e c a m p e r s t o incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.
Learn how to not let stress negatively impact work and health.
All the techniques of classical Yoga of P a t a n j a l i a i m t o c r e a t e m o r e awareness in an individual which helps him to discover the self shining forth in o n e' s o w n t r u e n a t u r e . R e c e n t research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.
This 2-days camp enables the would-be-mother to accept the coming event o f m o t h e r h o o d c h e e r f u l l y a n d p r e p a r e s h e r w i t h o u t f e a r o r misgivings.
T h i s w o r k s h o p h e l p s o n e t o understand the relation of emotions and energy levels through simple games and other fun filled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management.
Manage back, joint disorders like cervical spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other p r o b l e m s t h r o u g h s i m p l e a n d effective yogic techniques.
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Camp
Regular Classes for Men
Regular Classes for Women
Weekend Classes
Children's Classes
Satsang (Free- open to all)
Date Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Every Sunday
Time
6:30 am, 7:30 am,1:00 pm, 5:30 pm,6:25 pm
6:30 am, 7:30 am,8:30 am, 9:30 am,10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm,6:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Saturday - 8:00 am - 9:30 am and 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday - 8: 00 am - 9:30 am and 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
8:00 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Description
The hourly classes are scheduled for men who wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily routine. They consist of Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the month. The hourly classes are scheduled for women who wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily routine. They consist of Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the month. The duration of the class is one and half hour. Each class is planned for those who wish to practice Yoga but can't spare time on weekdays due to their busy schedule.
Yoga is for everybody - even children. The one hour class focuses on teaching children sanas and yogic t e c h n i q u e s t h a t w i l l h e l p t h e m channelize their energy and focus on their studies better.
In Sanskrit 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' together. In this interactive one hour session, conducted by Dr. Jayadeva and Smt. Hansaji, we try to understand the meaning and reality of life based on various topics related to Yoga and well being. Topics for the month of July are as follows: • 02/07/2017 Learning from pain (English)• 09/07/2017 Abhinivesh (Hindi)• 16/07/2017 Dwesh (English)• 23/07/2017 Raag (English)• 30/07/2017 Asmita (Hindi)
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Sr. No. 21
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Camp
Parisamwad (30 minutes) (Free- open to all)
Samatvam
Date Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Every Saturday
Time
11:30 am and 6: 25 pm
1:30 pm
Description
A 30 minute Question & Answer session with Dr. Jayadeva and Smt. Hansaji on Yoga philosophy, lifestyle management, psychology and various psychosomatic problems.
A prerequisite for some of the courses, this session is like an induction into the Yoga way of life. These are personal counselling sessions with relevant medical experts on specific health problems of the individual.
The 3 hour program focuses on I n d i v i d u a l g u i d a n c e f o r L i f e Management and is recommended for all individuals wishing to learn Yoga for relief from health ailments, for a stress free life and for general fitness.
The session consists of a lecture by Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, about implementing Yoga in daily life. Besides individual interaction, the session includes consultation with a panel of medical practitioners and experienced yoga counsellors. Certain Yogic techniques Yoga practices are also taught to those who are unable to attend classes.
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PRACTICAL YOGA IN OLD TEXTSDr. Jayadeva Yogendra
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ust because a person is not physically
Jo c c u p i e d a n d i n v o l v e d i n a n y
activities, we do not call him a
sanyasi. Nor do we call a person, who has
apparently given up all worldly things, a
sanyasi. A person whose mind is fully
occupied in worldly matters and who
cannot check his egoistic tendencies is in
reality a very worldly type of a person, in
spite of his professions of philosophy and
his demonstration of yogic Asanas, etc. He
is no comparison, by any standard, to one
who has mentally switched himself off
from all his desire potentials for material
possessions.
It is rightly said that for the aspiring
student of Yoga, activities and actions
become means of self-development. For
one who has attained understanding and
mental tranquillity, actions flow such
insight of effortless and selfless nature.
One should persevere positively by
himself and avoid negative thoughts. One
should thus engage himself in altruistic
work. Our mind, thoughts and even our
whole personality can be used for our
highest good by thinking positively;
otherwise our whole personality becomes
our great enemy, when we start thinking
negatively.
The Yoga aspirant should continuously
strive in a quiet place to control his mind
and remain free of desires and ego trips.
Sitting on a suitable mat, in silence and in a
meditative posture, he should make his
mind one-pointed and stop all sense
activities, keeping his body erect and fixing
his gaze on the tip of his nose. Such an
aspirant should believe in self-realisation
as his highest goal. He should place his
faith and mind on what is highest and gain
peace which only comes from oneness
with the highest.
It is said that Yoga is not for one who is
given to extremes, e.g., not for one who
overeats or under-eats, or for one who
sleeps too much or does not sleep at all.
Yoga is for one who has proper control
over his food and his actions, over his sleep
and his wakeful states. Such a one gains the
very highest. A simile is provided of a flame
of lamp which is placed in a breezeless
spot. When a spiritual seeker has control
over his mind and has placed self-
realisation as his goal, he is compared to
such a flame that does not flicker.
Gradually the ego trips cease, mental
projections are reduced and pain and
pleasure sensations diminish. One is
unmoved even by the greatest amount of
pain and does not consider anything
worthwhile than the tranquillity of mind
and enlightenment gained therefrom. At
this stage, there is very little of thinking
necessary. One is in a state of great
contentment and self-sufficiency devoid
of any physical or mental movements.
Having reached such a state, one ceases to
distinguish himself from either the highest
or the lowest. The mind has to be
c o n t r o l l e d b y p e r s e v e r a n c e a n d
disinterestedness. Gaining of such an
attitude is regarded not as easy. One who
has no control over his impulses is
therefore least likely to progress in Yoga,
although it could be said that a sincere
aspirant even while not successful in
grappling with his mind has at least already
made some progress in so far as he has
started on his path. Such a one does not fall
from his position.
The Yogi is according placed higher than an
ascetic or a philosopher, and therefore it is
said in the old books that a sincere student
even though initially not successful has, as
a matter of fact, succeeded since he has
ceased to be a worldly seeker. People born
in a yogic home or who possess such
qualifications of non-worldliness are
themselves already on a higher spiritual
level than others.
Yogic Insight
Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra,President, The Yoga Institute.
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TYI News
Headlines
The 2nd QCI Certification Committee Meeting was held at The Yoga Institute under the Chairpersonship of Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Director The Yoga Institute, Shri Anil Johariji, CEO-NABCB, Dr. Manish Pandey, Joint Director & Head, PAD Division (QCI), S Krishnamurthy (QCI). Shri P.V Sudhakarji and Shri Sampat Suriji, representatives of Tata Projects (TQ cert services pvt. ltd) also attended the meeting.
A successful launch of TYI Wellness Practice by Shri Subhash Chandra Varshney, Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, Mumbai Zone.
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Smt. Hansaji Yogendra along with Sri Sri Ravishnakarji and Dr. HR Nagendraji attending the meeting.
Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Director The Yoga Institute along with D. R. Karthikeyan inaugurates the Book Store.
The excitement builds up before the ribbon cutting at the new recording studio.
Smt. Hansaji, Shri Hrishi J. Yogendra, Smt. Pranee Yogendra with Shri Sukhwinder Singh at The Yoga Institute.
Shri Sukhwinder Singh launches the debut issue of the YogaSattva along with Smt. Hansaji.
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TYI News
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1 Month TTC students, from all around the world, doing Namaste.
“Where there is little success, there is little Yoga” says the 781st batch of our 7 day health camp.
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TYI News
Headlines
Students from the DHBW Stuttgart, Germany attend a special Yoga session.
Sadhaks perform skits to deliver yogic messages at the Satsang.
Weight management campers getting best insights from Smt. Hansaji.
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Smt. Hansaji conducting a Yoga session following the Common Yoga Protocol at Mantralaya, Mumbai where over 100 Ministers and Mantralaya officials participated.
The Yoga Institute team at Mantralaya for 3rd International Day of Yoga.
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TYI News
Headlines
Exim Bank employees take active part in the International Day of Yoga.
The Yoga Institute takes the initiative to spread the awareness of Yoga to all the employees of All India Radio.
Central Excise team with Smt. Hansaji.
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TYI News
Headlines
Shri Subhasji Chandra Varshney (Chief Commissioner of Central Excise Mumbai) along with Shri Hrishiji Yogendra (Asst. Director - The Yoga Institute) & Smt. Hansaji (Director - The Yoga Institute) sharing a light moment.
Smt. Hansaji with Service Tax Audit II teamon IDY 2017.
Happy faces of Central Excise officers post Yoga session.
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TYI News
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The Yoga Institute conducts a special Yoga session for Western Railway staff.
The Yoga Institute introduces Yoga to BMC officers on IDY 2017.
Mumbai Police celebrates 3rd International Day of Yoga at The World’s Oldest Yoga Centre.
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TYI News
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Women’s workshop at The Yoga Institute on the occasion of 3rd International Day of Yoga.
Everyone doing Parvatasana in the free Meditation workshop held on 21st June.
Volunteer showing the participant the correct technique to do Pranayam.
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The participants start their Yoga Session with some stretches at Namami, Kochi.
Making the most of 3rd International Day of Yoga at The Yoga Institute, Andheri.
The Yoga Institute, Kandivali doing Parvatasana on 21st June, 2017.
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Children at Nehru Science Centre enjoy doing some stretches.
2000 students take keen interest to be a part of Common Yoga Protocol on 3rd International Day of Yoga.
The Yoga Institute team with Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, Mayor of Mumbai.
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Yoga Celebrates Life
Yoga is proof-based and Yoga Guru
Smt. Hansaji Yogendra and Dr.
Jayadeva Yogendra are living proof
on how everyone can practice yoga while
living amidst the world. More than most of
us have gone through our lives paying
attention mostly to the exterior rather
than focusing on what is within and by far
that matters the most.
The mysteries of Gods, Goddesses
through the sages and gurus for centuries
have distilled the yoga knowledge from
the sacred texts; so that common man can
use it as an effective tool to provide
greater meaning to life and pave the way to
achieve the ultimate higher reality.
Yoga as a way of life simplifies things for
better living. We all have problems in life
and we are going to face obstacles in life.
One way is to pack up everything and go to
the Himalayas to discover the peaceful
way of living or accept the challenges and
stay within this world and learn to
overcome them.
It is not possible for everyone to go the
Himalayas and I am sure ninety-nine per
cent of us have to live in this world with our
share of responsibilities and face the
challenges to fulfill them.
We have to stay in this world and learn to
tolerate considering the fact exterior
might be wrong, but I will accept this and
start looking at it with an open mind. Yoga
will bring in the desired wisdom and take
you to the next level of acceptance. Once
you learn acceptance then slowly, you will
notice that maybe it’s just another way of
thinking and handling things. So you see
this is how yoga brings in desired change at
the mind level.
This blissful state of awareness leads you
to a dimension where you start enjoying
life to the fullest. So you see the changes
are required within to withstand the
obstacles in life yet thrive with a balanced
state of mind by overcoming these
obstacles. Blissful Awareness at the mind
and body level brings in happiness so that
we can enjoy all instances in life with
astute calmness. Happiness is the most
natural state of any human being.
Thus to conclude, need is to look with an
open mind; so in every difficulty, you see
opportunity and let it resonate from mind
t o b o d y - l eve l s o t h a t t h i s b l i s s f u l
awareness throughout can convert each
and every moment of your life into
celebrations… yoga teaches us that!
Dr H. R. Nagendra,President, S-Vyasa
LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH YOGA
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Recipe of the Month
CORN PIZZA CHILLA
INGREDIENTS
2 cups yellow corn kernels
½ cup Moong Dal (yellow) flour
¼ cup cream of rice or Rawa
¼ tsp eno salt
1 tsp oil
Salt to taste
FOR GARNISHING
1 boiled, peeled deseeded chopped
tomato
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp chopped olives
METHOD
1. Crush corn in the mixer.
2. Mix all the other ingredients well
with the corn mixture.
3. Heat oil in non-stick pan, pour a
big spoonful of mixture on it and
spread in a circle.
4. Cook on a slow flame.
5. After five minutes garnish it with
above mentioned ingredients.
Cover with a lid and cook for few
more minutes
6. Serve hot.
Corn Pizza Chilla is a delectable recipe
with a sattvic touch and relished by
eve r yo n e . I t i s m a d e w i t h s i m p l e
ingredients and easy to cook.
Piping hot Corn Pizza Chilla makes a
perfect snack for the Monsoon season.
Bridging the gap between health and
flavor, it is a delicious pancake made using
a batter of moong flour, rawa and corn
kernels. Garnished with olives and
oregano, the Corn Pizza Chilla tickles the
taste buds with an Italian twist.
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Testimonials
Sukhwinder SinghPlayback singer
I joined The Yoga Institute four years
back and since then there is no looking
back. Joining The Yoga Institute has
been the wisest decision of my life.
Smt. Hansaji has helped me replace
disturbances in my life with sheer
happiness. It has not only helped me in
my singing career but as an individual
also. It's been a great experience &
now Yoga has become an essential
part of my life.
Madan BahalMD, Adfactors
I first went to The Yoga Institute in
November 1989. Back then, I was
going through unusual circumstances
and was in a state of depression. The 2
days Stress Management Camp that I
attended and an encounter with Dr.
Jayadeva altered the course of my life.
Today I’ve staff members who have
stayed with me for over 30 years now
and this is because of the ideals that
the Institute has inculcated in me.
David Sánchez JuliánDirector General, DaloTodo Sport &
Life Alto Rendimiento
My experience through The Yoga
Institute has been very special and
beautiful. I came just for a course and I
feel intimately connected with this
place because it touched my heart.
The 3 Months TTC that I have done
has been fantastic, management,
office workers, students, teachers,
energy, theory, practical exercises,
food everything with a powerful
insight to bring the development of a
healthy lifestyle through one of the
oldest phi losophy in the world
Samkhya. Yoga is such a powerful
ancient knowledge handed by the
founder Shri Yogendraji "the guru"
and keeping on with the actual family
members that they are maintaining a
high energy environment with an
awesome personality and taking care
of all the members of the Institute.
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Testimonials
Suchitra PareekhTechnical Head of Yoga Certification
I joined The Yoga Institute in May,
1986 for the 7 day health camp. The
nurturing environment at The Yoga
Institute where work is germinated to
provide opportunity for self-growth
has smoothen many rough edges in my
personality and provided a larger view
of life. Dr. saab used my strengths to
remove my weakness. In all I was
greatly helped to reduce irritability.
Also the caring project started by Dr.
Saab helped the Sadhaks to practice
Ahimsa. I’ve done many camps and
tailor made camps for various groups
at the Institute as a teacher and it has
been a great experience.
Sharad Shah Ex CFO, L&T
I joined The Yoga Institute 25 years
back when I had back pain, cervical & a
l o t o f s t r e s s d u e t o w o r k . T h e
atmosphere of The Yoga Institute is so
relaxing. I’ve never seen this kind of an
environment before. Hansaji & Dr.
Saab recommended me to do 7 days
Health Camp & Regular class which
was very helpful. I was an emotional,
hyper & a negative person and now
I’ve stopped unnecessary thinking &
living a peaceful life. I love the “Herbal
tea” of the Institute. I am really
g r a t e f u l t o t h e i n s t i t u t e f o r
everything.
Prema Sachin ParabSadhaka
I am associated with this institute for
the last 10 years. I have gained so
much positive energy from this place
and wonderful experience. My life has
drastically changed. This place taught
me to keep smiling all the time. This
place is full of beautiful flowers, plants
and trees that will never fail to soothe
your mind and soul. I feel really
fortunate to be associated with
institute & have decided to come here
till the end of my life. The Yoga
Institute changed my perspective
towards life and I am happy to the
fullest. The working environment is so
much better. Everyone at The Yoga
Institute is so helpful right from the
guard standing outside The Yoga
Institute to the employees to Hansaji
& Dr. Saab (Director & President of
The Yoga Institute) respectively.
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Publications & Centres
The Yoga Institute, MatungaSri Kanyaka Parmeshwari Temple, Plot No 403, Vasavi Nilayam, Telang Road, Matunga (CR), Mumbai
Call: +91-8879955000
The Yoga Institute, KandivaliTeens Dance and Fitness Studio, Top Floor, S.C.N Sports Club, Saraf Chaudhary Nagar, Thakur complex, Kandivali (East), Mumbai
Call: +91-9987011679
The Yoga Institute, Andheri (West)Samarth Aishwarya, B-Wing, 7th floor, Studio No. 710, Opp. Tarapore Tower, Off K.L. Walawalkar Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400053
Call: +91-8779731926, 8879814884
Matunga (CR) Kandivali (E) Andheri (W)
The Yoga Institute, Centres in Mumbai
Choose from over 500 publications (Available in Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati & Kannada)
May also be ordered online at www.theyogainstitute.org/books
YOGASATTVA
“No gift is greater than the gift of knowledge.”
Shri Yogendra - Father of
Modern Yoga Renaissance
Shri Yogendra systematized the Asanas, which are
nowhere clearly and unequivocally described in all
their details in the old literature. Knowing that the
static execution of Asanas as practiced by Yoga adepts
of old was not feasible nor even advisable for Yoga
beginners, he introduced the dynamic execution. Most
important he formulated a certain breathing pattern to
be practiced in coordination with bodily movements
when doing the Asanas. He further formulated a safe
course of nine Pranayamas of an ascending order of
difficulty. He devised a relaxation practice, Yogendra
Nispanda Bhava, which is a great gift to today's many
unrelaxed people. Of the Kriya's the hygiene practices
of Hatha Yoga, he selected safe ones and standardised
them. For the theoretical & intellectual basis of this
great knowledge, he chose the 'Yoga Sutra" of Patanjali
which was compiled some 2000 years ago but is now
valid as it ever was and will ever be.
Founder, Shri Yogendraji