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YOGASATTVAMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA - OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD

NOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE

THE FIRSTHOUSEHOLDER YOGIDr. Jayadeva Yogendra

SHRI YOGENDRAJI - LIFE EXTRAORDINAIRE Hansaji J. Yogendra

Shri Yogendraji

AGE AND YOGA STUDY

ANULOMA VILOMA

Yoga technique of the month

AN ODE TOYOGA GURU

Mr. Neriosang Desai

YOGA HEALING FOR THE

KNEE PAINTransformation through Yoga

REMEMBERING SHRI YOGENDRAJI ON HIS 120TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

CONTENTS

10-11 27 Upcoming Activities

Unconventional Journey of a Householder YogiDr. Jayadeva Yogendra

09 25-26 TestimonialsChildren’s ClassFeatured Activity

08 Potato cups chatpati chaatRecipe of the month

Anuloma VilomaYoga technique of the month

24

07 Yoga and AyurvedaDr. Amee Parikh

23Shri Yogendraji

Age and Yoga study

1204-05 Shri Yogendraji - Life extraordinaire Hansaji J. Yogendra

Yoga healing for the knee pain Transformation through Yoga

YOGASATTVANOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE

13-2206 An ode to Yoga GuruMr. Neriosang Desai

TYI Headlines

28-31 Publications & TYI centres

EDITOR’S NOTE

Namaste,

Almost a century ago, Yoga was considered only for the solitary – like monks and other religious

people. Its was wrongly understood that if householders took up this practice, they would abandon

their families. Yoga is more for the householder who needs the yogic equilibrium, state of mind at

every moment of his life. Householder yogi needs it more than the recluse because the

householder has to put up with the imperfections of ordinary life cheerful and yet share and teach

the finer positive aspects of life.

On the occasion of Shri Yogendraji’s birth anniversary, I would like to go down the memory lane to

pay tribute to our Founder who believed that Yoga could actually help improve the lives of

householders. With the blessings of his Guru, Shri Paramhamsa Madhavadasji, Yogendraji went on

to spread the secret knowledge of Yoga among the masses and spearheaded the ‘Yoga for the

Householder’ movement in the world. Born in 1897, Shri Yogendraji was an unassuming man of

untold yogic powers. It is for good reason that Shri Yogendraji is hailed as the Father of the Modern

Yoga Renaissance in India and the world over.

On December 25, 1918, Shri Yogendraji established The Yoga Institute which is all set to step into

its 100th year in December 2017! He conducted deep scientific research to simplify the tough

Hatha Yoga techniques for the benefit of the common man. Three of Shri Yogendraji’ books,

enumerating his research findings, have been selected by a committee of experts as the world’s

most authentic source of Yoga wisdom and preserved in the Crypt of Civilisation which will be

opened 6,000 years from now.

This month’s issue pays ode to our Founder and Householder Yogi. To mark Children’s Day which is

celebrated on14th November in India, we bring to attention the Institute's Yoga classes for

Children. Since Yoga provides a relief from the performance demands that the children face every

day on all fronts, many children from various schools enjoy learning and practicing Yoga at the

Institute.

Our practice on the mat helps us live a better life off the mat!

Pranee H. YogendraEditor

03 SATTVA NOVEMBER 2017 YOGA

04 YOGASATTVA NOVEMBER 2017

Pearls of Wisdom

Shri Yogendraji - Life extraordinaire

Shri Yogendraji propounded the

virtues of Yoga, especially its holistic

approach that explored the body-

mind connection. He told his students that

all those who have the urge to study Yoga

must come with an open mind. Only then

can it change their lives.

Shri Yogendraji’s life is as interesting as his

towering personality. His presence

commanded humble reverence. He was

headstrong, determined and outspoken.

Fearless in his approach, be it ministers or

the common man on the road, he dared to

speak the truth. One of the ministers came

to The Yoga Institute, and Shri Yogendraji

was candid about the spineless leadership

qualities he was exuding. At the same time,

his gentle approach in dealing with needs

of a common man and to resolve the

misconception about Yoga with patience

and poise was impressive.

Post India’s Independence era, Steel was a

hefty commodity, and special government

permission was required if anyone wanted

steel for any construction work. Shri

Yo g e n d r a j i n e e d e d s t e e l f o r t h e

c o n s t r u c t i o n p u r p o s e o f T h e Yo g a

Institute and he had applied for the same.

His request was rejected, and the letter

stated it is not essential. Shri Yogendraji,

without hesitation, went straight to the

government official and firmly questioned

“Are you essential? If you die only your wife

and children will miss you, but by not

granting the permission, Yoga and

h u m a n i t y w i l l b e i n j e o p a r d y a n d

thousands of lives. It is very essential!”

And the permission was acquired.

He established “The Association of

Libertine (Free-Thinking) People”, he

wrote, and he issued the Bible of the Yoga

Life, an audacious undertaking. This book

garnered much attention and was very

popular. Latest edition of this monumental

work is compiled in a book titled “Life

Problems”. Shri Yogendraji believed that

Yoga is an art of living. He wanted the

common man to be able to follow it. So, he

developed the breathing rhythm that

a c c o m p a n i e s y o g i c p o s t u r e s a n d

simplified Yoga kriyas without diminishing

their benefits. He wanted humanity to give

as much importance to happiness and

peace of mind as they did to material

comforts. As Yoga shows us how to find a

balance between both and enrich our lives.

He was a great teacher as well as a loving

father-in-law and doting grandfather. My

fondest memory of Shri Yogendraji was

when we used to go on walks with little

Patanjali. Some of my most treasured

memories are about how gentle and joyful

he was. It was fun to join him in singing

Bhajans too. He was very approachable,

and discussion on any topic be it Yoga,

asana, administrative work etc. was

welcomed. Objectivity and ability to teach

with patience is how I remember him.


Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra Director, The Yoga Institute.

Pearls of Wisdom

I know not how nature disclosed her

“secrets to me but I found knowledge

pouring in rapid continuity like a

waterfall. My hands were too small to

contain it and it is empty again as I give

them. And still it is my satisfaction that

instead of passing my life in the jungle

obscure and lonely, by certain inspiration, I

have been directed to reveal to the public

what I felt in truth about this science.”

The world will ever be grateful that Shri

Yogendraji became a householder yogi and

through his wife and family, the message of

Yoga has reached millions of households in

the world. We are one of those families

who have been blessed to be in close

contact with this noble dedicated yogi

family.

Just two days before Founder Shri

Yogendraji passed away, Mrs Desai and

myself were staying at The Yoga Institute

as Dr Jayadeva and Hansaji had gone to

Delhi for a meeting. At that time Founder

remarked to me that he would not be living

for long now. I was surprised with his

remark as I thought to myself that

Madhavadasji had lived for 123 years and

why Founder had made such a remark.

Founder read my mind and told me that

Madhavadasji was a yogi but he was both a

yogi and a householder. As soon as Dr

Jayadeva and Hansaji returned to Mumbai

that night we returned home. The very

next morning we got a phone call from the

Institute that Shri Yogendraji had passed

away.

My father had worked as an accountant at

the Institute for eleven years and he gave

us the phone message. At the same time he

told me: “Founder tapped my shoulder in

the morning and said, I am leaving” This

reminded me of previous times when he

had read my mind. If I had a problem, he

would suggest a solution during the talk of

the Satsang on Sunday mornings.

I was once in charge of a food exhibition

stall at the Institute and Founder told me

while attending the diet stall that meat

fibres are very difficult to digest for me.

After our marriage when we were at our

honeymoon I told my wife that I wanted to

become a vegetarian. I had wanted to be a

vegetarian for a long time but now I

needed my wife’s support. When we

returned home after the honeymoon we

were eating at the joint family dining table

where the whole family was eating non-

vegetarian and we had a hard time. But

soon we had our own kitchen to cook

separately and we have been vegetarians

for the last 45 years.

The best way Founder expressed his

concept of a householder yogi was by the

following statement - "Many mangoes fall

to the ground in the forest. The real price is

paid when they are brought to the cities”

06 SATTVA NOVEMBER 2017YOGA

From the Teacher’s Diary

An ode to Yoga Guru

Mr. Neriosang Desai


Today, on one hand man rejoices the

o p u l e n c e p r o v i d e d b y m o d e r n

instrumentation, while on the other land is

hurled in the abyss of deadly diseases.

Even youngstars are not exempt. So is

there any way out of this turmoil? Yes !

Ayurvedic advices and Yogic practices are

the answer to escape such disaster.

Unfortunately, the short sightedness of

today’s society neither understands the

depth of Yoga nor recognises Ayurveda in

its holistic form. Majority of people believe

yoga to be a set of various Asanas,

Pranayam and a few Kriyas. So, to keep the

body fit they practise Yogasanas regularly

and feel contented. They even clutch the

straws to find remedies for ailments

through these Asanas. True, there is a

definite benefit in the health & illness by

the Asanas etc., but the true use of Yoga is

not limited to this. The Sanskrit term ‘Yoga’

means to join, join with the Supreme

entity. Ayurveda also is regarded merely as

type of ancient medical system. Rarely

does one pay attention to its foundation.

The word Ayurveda is coined from Ayush

( l i f e) a n d v e d a ( k n o w l e d g e) . T h u s

Ayurveda means knowledge of life,

science of life. The ultimate purpose of

Ayurved too is attainment of the Highest.

The direction of both Ashtang Yoga and

Ayurveda’s ‘Swasthavritta’ is the same.

May be the words differ. The initial steps of

Ashtang Yoga’ are Yama, Niyama, and

Asana. Yama prescribes ethical codes of

conduct - how to behave with others.,

while Niyama are moral codes of personal

conduct. One who has conquered these

two steps would naturally attain to

emotional stability which can be regarded

as Asana. In Ayurveda, these issues have

been described indirectly as physical

verbal and mental sinful activities (Trividh

paapakarama). further more while

discussing such topics as Dina-charya

(daily routine activities), Ritu-charya

(Seasonal routine), guidance regarding

food and dietetic regimen, how to behave

with senses under control has been

indicated clearly.

In order to reach the Supreme it is

essential the body has to be healthy and

mind pleasant & pure. In the clutches of

Kaliyuga today, rarely would a person have

the desire to gain the Highest. But still

everyone likes to be happy and stay happy.

For this purpose also a healthy mind-body

is a pre-requisite attained through Yoga

and Ayurveda. Let us not regard Yoga as a

mere physical movements and Ayurved as

a system of herbs only. Let us understand

their great significance, utilise them fully

and fulfill the purpose of life becoming

pure and disease-free in it’s finest sense.

Practical tips from scriptures

• Getup early in morning preferably

before 5:30 am

• Practise regular Yogasanas, Pranayama

with concentration on related organs.

• Wear smooth, clean & comfortable

cotton clothes.

• Have regular, nutritious, easily digestible

and suitable food with optimum control

on tongue.

• Speak less & meaningful. Avoid bitter

words.

• Do spare some time for own self sitting

alone quietly.

• Keep close watch upon each & every

activity weather it is in the direction of

scripture or not.

YogaMD

Yoga and Ayurveda

Dr. Amee Parikh

MD (Ayurveda)

Yoga Technique of the Month

STARTING POSITION

1. S i t e r e c t p r e f e r a b l y i n e i t h e r

Padmasana or Sukhasana or in any

meditative posture of your choice.

Place the hands on the knees, palms

facing down

2. Close your eyes or fix the gaze at one

point ahead (it is best to keep the eyes

closed once you are comfortable with

the practice)

3. Use the little finger or ring finger and

thumb of the right hand to manipulate

the closing and opening of the nostrils

STEPS

Refer to the diagram below for reference.

1. Close the left nostril with the ring or

little finger (or both) and inhale for 2

seconds from the right nostril.

2. Hold the breath for 4 seconds by

closing the right nostril (both the

nostrils will be closed at this stage).

3. Open the left nostril and exhale for 2

seconds.

4. Inhale immediately from the same

nostril (left) for 2 seconds.

5. Hold the breath for 4 seconds by

closing both the nostrils.

6. Open the right nostril and exhale for 2

seconds.

7. Close both nostrils and suspend the

breath for 2 seconds

8. Suspend

9. Repeat the entire process by opening

the left nostril and begin by inhaling

from the left and continue to complete

one round.

Yogendra Pranayama IX

LIMITATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS

For people with hypertension, cardiac

problems, pregnancy and general illness

avoid holding or suspending the breath.

BENEFITS

Therapeutic

1. Tremendous increase in concentration.

2. Develops breath awareness.

3. H e l p s ove r c o m e p s yc h o s o m a t i c

problems, insomnia.

4. Activates the flow of breath in both the

nostrils equally.

5. Regular practice reduces blocked nasal

passages due to deviated septum.

Psychological

1. Arrests the thought process as mind is

completely focused on the activity of

breathing.


Anuloma Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing)


Featured Activity

CHILDREN’S REGULAR / WEEKEND CLASSES

DURATION

Weekdays1 hour on every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.Time: 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)Time: 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. PrerequisitesChildren who do not have any major health condition.

The Institute also has been imparting yogic knowledge to children of over hundreds of private, public and BMC Schools like Podar International School, Oberoi International School, Edubridge International School, SVKM International School, Billabong High KES International School, Jamnabai Narsee School, Kamla High School,Khar Pupils School, Indian Education Society, New English School (Kherwadi), etc. It has organised thousands of child care programs for children from all backgrounds and also for the underprivileged as well as special needs children in association with Gharkul, Reach Out, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Rangoonwala Foundation, etc. It also conducts free camps to empower the children suffering from exploitation, abuse, malnutrition, HIV, AIDS etc. It provides free Yoga education, skill-training, sanitation, etc. to help the children in need at various orphanages and juvenile homes like Dongri Juveniles, Matunga David Sassoon and slums too.

Why Yoga for school children - Children need a firm foundation to grow into responsible citizens of tomorrow. They have to be empowered with information and skills that will help them to live a meaningful and content life. Along with academic teaching, Yoga education runs parallel to impart a balanced and holistic development of children. Yoga, at an early age, encourages children to derive enormous benefits. Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. In addition, they can improve their ability to concentrate and be calm as well as relax more often. A child who learns Yoga, will benefit overall sense of well-being for lifetime.

This programme offers an excellent opportunity for children to learn good qualities and morals, and sit in peace, which will stand good throughout their lives. The course covers simple Yoga Asanas and Kriyas. Yoga philosophy is taught through arts, crafts and interesting games. It is ideal for children between the ages of 5 to 12 years. The classes are conducted by highly trained and caring teachers. There is no burden of homework or exams. Classes are conducted in English and Hindi. Involvement of parents is highly recommended.

Yogic Insight

10 YOGASATTVA NOVEMBER 2017

hri Yogendraji broke new grounds in

St h e h i s t o r y o f Yo g a w h e n h e

preferred to call his biography “The

Householder Yogi”. Not calling himself a

Raja Yogi or a Hatha Yogi, not a Baba, or a

mystic he represented himself as an

everyday man practising the ancient

system of classical Yoga. The concepts

o f t e n a p p e a r p a r a d o x i c a l t o t h e

uninformed. A Yogi is generally thought of

as a recluse, a Sanyasi or a Brahmachari. A

Yogi shuns people, avoids rearing a family.

How can a Yogi be a householder? How can

he be married and care for a family at the

same time?

He had decided as he followed his teacher

Shri Paramhamsa Madhavadasji to Malsar

that he would leave the Ashram and his

study any day his own aged father

required it so. On the last day of parting

from his teacher a small emotionally

charged incident had occurred. The

teacher invited his best pupil into his

meditation room a very rare honour and

handed over a begging bowl, a symbol that

the recipient will take to a life of a recluse.

The Kamandalu (begging pot) that was

o f f e r e d w a s n o t a n o r d i n a r y o n e .

Hundreds attested that the bowl was a

wish-fulfilling one. Many had seen Shri

Paramhamsa Madhavadasji put his hand

into the bowl and got whatever he needed.

Shri Yogendraji refused to accept the

emblematic bowl to which the teacher was

surprised.

Shri Yogendra left the teacher and went

away. Many suspicious and envious minds

dismissed the student as an ingrate who

abandoned his master. But the perceptive

master counteracted this misconception,

and he visited Shri Yogendraji to impart

this blessing and wishes just before

Yogendraji left for Europe and the United

S t a t e s o f A m e r i c a t o s p r e a d Yo g a

awareness and education around the

globe.

A new tradition of Householder Yogi was

born and was consecrated by Shri

Paramahamsa Madhavadasji. Some years

later, Shri Yogendraji married Smt. Sita

Devi Yogendra and took up the full

responsibility of a householder’s life, along

with spreading the awareness and

teachings of authentic Yoga.

He recognised the many misconceptions

that surrounded the modern Yoga learner

and was against the pure commercial

approach to Yoga. The materialistic aim

and methods of conventional Yoga

teachers jaded him. He was acutely aware

and vocal about such “unyogic” characters.

He spoke of an apex body of Yogic teachers

in 1936 to control and direct the future of

Yoga. He seemed to have succeeded when

he had the pleasure to preside over the All

the India Board of Yoga around 1974.

He went through many hardships yet his

resolve undeterred. He set his own goals,

worked out all the details himself and

practically succeeded by dint of his hard

work. Whether, it was the printing of Yoga

books or the laying out of the garden, or

the construction of the building, it was the

same. Any work he undertook he tried to

do it thoroughly. He was a perfectionist

and could not tolerate deviation from his

plan. He was occasionally harsh on the

rolled by and he could be kind and would

forgive persons and things that had earlier

not come up to his expectations, but he

never changed his goals and ways to

achieve the goals.

As a result of over seventy years of his

work, Yoga became popular the world

over, organised centres came up in India

and elsewhere, books and magazines,

secret Yoga practices became available to

the common man. He set up the first

organised centre of Yoga in the world.

Inculcating a spirit of enquiry into this

ancient science and applying Yogic

techniques to solve some human problem

especially in applying Yoga as a therapy are

a few of his achievements, but the list is

exhaustive.

The Father Founder of The Yoga Institute

of Santa Cruz is no more. But just like a

lotus flower amidst the materialistic dirt,

this yogi remains a model of purity, peace

and joy.

We pay our respects to this remarkable

yogi who started it all.

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra,President, The Yoga Institute.


Unconventional Journey of a Householder Yogi

Yogic Insight

Transformation through Yoga

Yoga healing for the knee pain


Name: Savitri Verma

Age: 72 years old

Profession: Homemaker

Health Issues: Asthma, back pain, severe leg

pain and knee replacement surgery suggested

by doctors.

Q: How did you learn about The Yoga

Institute?

A: I heard about The Yoga Institute from

my neighbour who is a Yoga teacher at the

institute. I was in severe pain and limping

since past few years. Due to personal

reasons, I did not want to go in for knee

replacement surgery.

Q: State your present age, profession, and

ailment

A: I am 72 years old, a homemaker with

grown-up children leading their own lives.

My illness progressed slowly and from

past few years leg pain was becoming

difficult to bear. Also, I face asthma attacks

which worsen my pain. In a year with every

s e a s o n a l c h a n g e , I w o u l d n e e d

hospitalisation. Government run hospital

trips and medicines were an on-going

process with little relief from excruciating

pain. I was advised by the attending doctor

to go in for knee replacement surgery

which was estimated at rupees three

lakhs. I was reluctant to undergo it due to

my financial constraints.

Q: Please share the particulars of any

family history of the disease.

A: I am not aware of any, but we do not have

knee pain history or asthma as far as I can

remember.

Q: How have you benefited from special

Yoga women regular class?

A : Yo g a t e a c h e r s w e r e c a r i n g a n d

attentive. They gave me a lot of moral

support and knowledge about taking

proper diet and doing my simplified Yoga

asanas practice every day. I was regular

and practised it daily. Daily walk at my pace

and food restriction helped me a lot. AVAV

(Ahar, Vihar, Achar and Vichar) four

fundamentals laid the foundation, and my

symptoms improved immensely.

When I started, my weight was 80 kg.

However, after two years of regular Yoga

practice I have maintained a healthy

weight of 63 kg. Yoga has helped me

immensely because now knee surgery is

not required. I feel more energetic and

losing the extra weight has been helpful.

The frequency of asthmatic attacks has

also reduced. Even if I experience asthma

attack once in awhile, my pump medicine is

enough to allay my symptoms. There is no

need to rush to the hospital. Also, my

medicine intake has reduced.

Thanks to Yoga and the care provided by

The Yoga Institute, I can walk on my own

feet without limping. My weight has also

reduced I feel happy and content that I

decided to come here.

Doctors at the government hospital were

surprised by my recovery and advised me

to continue doing Yoga.

TYI News

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Hon. Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwarji, Mayor of Mumbai graced the occasion on the 70th birthday of Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji Yogendra.

The audience singing the birthday song for Smt. Hansaji.


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Disha Vakani aka Daya ben from Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma wishing Smt. Hansaji on her 70th birthday.

Renowned Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Singh presenting a beautiful artwork to Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji on her 70th birthday.

Internationally renowned Santoor maestro & vocalist Rahul Sharmaji at The Yoga Institute with Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji & Shri Hrishiji Yogendra.


Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra was invited at International Conference on Yoga For Wellness conducted by Ministry of AYUSH on 10th October 2017 at Pravasi Bhatiya Kendra, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

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Smt. Hansaji Yogendra launched the book “Self Health - Proven Remedies for Common Diseases by Natural, Yogic and Alternate Therapies” written by Mr. P. V. Shirpurkar, Teacher of The Yoga Institute on 2nd October 2017.


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Celebrating pollution free diwali at The Yoga Institute. Yoga session at Raheja garden conducted by TYI teacher Renuka Naik.

Regular Yoga session for the employees of Shaadi.com.

“Everyday is a Yoga day” says 788th Batch of 7 days Health Camp.

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Our 1 month TTC students begin their new journey as Yoga graduates.


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21 days better living course students learn Yogic concepts and their application in day-to-day life.

Students from all across the globe complete their 3 months TTC with flying colours.


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The Yoga Institute conducted a special women’s camp on the occasion of Smt. Hansaji’s 70th birthday.

Students from Mumbai University learning asanas at the oldest Yoga centre in the world.

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Students enjoying beach Yoga session at Juhu beach by The Yoga Institute.

Women from Share foundation standing in Stithprathanasana.


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Students from Akansha Shindewadi Mumbai Public School talking about their experience with Yoga.

The Yoga Institute conducted chair Yoga session at BMC office.


Remembering Great Yogis


REMEMBERINGSHRI YOGENDRAJIFOUNDER, THE YOGA INSTITUTE

Remembering Great Yogis

What age is regarded as most suitable

“for the study of Yoga?" The consensus

of the Yoga authorities admit of no

particular age limit for the study of Yoga,

and one can undertake its practice at any

stage and age of life. They categorically

state that Yoga can be practised and

perfected both by the young as well as the

old (yuvavrddhoativrddho).

Of course, no systematic education can

begin before the interest and awareness is

developed in the individual. Yoga accepts

this condition if the study were to be

successful. The nature of training ought to

depend, as it must in the scheme of all

studio, primarily on the physical and the

mental capabilities and requirements of

e v e r y s t u d e n t . F o r e x a m p l e ,

environmental adaptation for habituation

to universal ethical perspective and Yoga

measures of self-discipline bearing on

p h y s i c a l c o n t r o l , b e h a v i o u r a n d

personality could be implanted and

encouraged even from early childhood. It

could be applied safely as an involuntary

measure of discipline from as early an age

as the third year. The age between six to

seven years could lay the foundation of

pre-education of Yoga course.

As a voluntary education in the integrated

Yoga principles and practice of the

elementary but accepted universal ethics

(Yama & Niyama) — free from sectarian

bias and historical or geographical

e x p e d i e n c i e s o r

compromises—supplemented to physical

hygiene and to mental discipline, Yoga may

be undertaken or methodically imparted

with considerable benefit from the eighth

year.

Soon after the pre-education course, Yoga

education may be so graded then onward

as to offer the maximum progress aiming

at habituation. Adjustments to growing

age and individual aptitudes should vary to

suit the need and response in each case as

the personality of each individual is sure to

differ from the other. Successful progress

at all levels should determine the speed

and extent of further studies in Yoga.

What stands to reason is that if Yoga were

to be the last resort of happiness, peace

and enlightenment, why should it not be

the first? If it could endow all that is

c l a i m e d f o r i t — h e a l t h , h a p p i n e s s ,

equanimity, peace and realisation of

Self—the greater is the reason for it being

the first concern of everybody to begin its

study from the very day he or she comes to

know of it.

Shri YogendrajiFounder, The Yoga Institute


AGE AND YOGA STUDY


Recipe of the Month

• Raw mango finely chopped

• Fresh coriander finely chopped

• Chaat masala

• Lime juice

METHOD FOR POTATO CUPS

CHATPATI CHAT:

• Par boil the baby potatoes or small

sized potatoes with salt. Select the

potatoes in such a way that you can cut

the potatoes into halves and scoop out

the middle portion. The potato halves

should be bite sized.

• After par boiling the potatoes, let them

cool and then peel of the skin.

• Cut the potatoes into halves and using

a small spoon, scoop out the middle

portion to make small bite sized potato

cups.

• Season the potatoes with some pepper.

• Set a pan on medium flame and add

some oil, pan fry the potatoes until

crispy.

• Assemble the prepped crispy aloo cups

on a plate.

• Sprinkle some chaat masala, then top

with finely chopped tomatoes, boiled

sweet corn, mint chutney, tamarind

chutney, sev, some crushed sev puris for

the crunch, masala chana dal, some

more chaat masala, freshly chopped

coriander, chopped raw mangoes and

finally some lime juice to finish.

• Serve immediately.

An Indian savory that is sure to tickle your

taste buds is this Potato Cups Chatpati

Chaat. Popularly relished as sev puri, this

twist in recipe ups the health quotient and

enhances the flavor too. A variation to the

original chaat, the baby potato cups

stuffed with tangy chutneys/sauces

ensure that the taste lingers on for long.

INGREDIENTS

• 250 gram baby potatoes

• Salt to taste

• A pinch of black pepper

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

• Chaat masala

• ½ cup chopped tomatoes

• ½ cup sweet corn boiled

• ½ cup crushed sev puris

• ½ cup mint chutney

• ½ cup tamarind chutney

• ½ cup sev

• Masala chana dal

Potato Cups Chatpati Chaat


Testimonials

Shradha ArondekarAssistant Registrar at City Civil &

Session Court

While I was working for City Civil &

Session Court I barely got time for my

health. But after my VRS, I decided to

give my health a priority & joined The

Yoga Institute. Earlier I would feel

breathless after doing little work and

now I don’t feel like that even after

working for hours. Rather I feel so

energetic & positive after my Yoga

class. The teachers at TYI are very

helpful and are willing to give personal

attention if needed. The institute not

only helps us do asanas but makes us

better version of ourselves. Also, Smt.

Hansaji’s talks are very impressive.

Jennifer CluffBollywood actor and producer

This is a spiritual place. A place that

has taught me how to live a life as I live

a p r a c t i c a l l i f e . To b e a b l e t o

incorporate spirituality into my daily

life has been a great gift to me.I have

learnt a lot from The Yoga Institute. It

is a beautiful place to be yourself. I

thank Smt. Hansaji for all that I’ve

learnt from her.

Ankita SoodTeacher at The Yoga Institute

9 years back it was a very difficult

d e c i s i o n o f l e av i n g my s e t t l e d

Corporate Career in Media and

starting my Yogic Journey from a

scratch. But I remember very clearly

that morning after Parisamvada when

I met Smt. Hansaji and discussed

about my career change. Her advice

was very crisp and clear.. "If you have

the confidence and determination no

one can stop you Ankita " and the

journey is still going strong!!

I would like to thank Dr Jayadeva and

Smt. Hansaji for always supporting

and guiding me. The best part about

Smt. Hansaji is her very approachable

and friendly nature. It would be

incomplete if I don't mention Mrs

Desai's endless efforts for guiding

every student of this Institute with so

much of love and affection. I will

always be part of this beautiful Yoga

family where ever I will be.


Testimonials

Divij MirchandaniSadhaka

I was always under the impression

that Yoga was all about performing

asanas. But, after joining The Yoga

Institute in 2010 and undergoing the 1

month TTC I came to realize that the

asanas and the postures is just one of

many divine aspects of Yoga.

I joined the institute when I was

battling depression. Here I learnt so

many ways to look at and to deal with

my i n n e r m o s t s t r u g g l e s . Yo g a

believes in the flowing nature of life

and that is exactly how it teaches us to

perform asanas - by letting the body

flow, by letting go of things that are

not in our control and letting life take

its own course while we focus on

developing our spiritual being.

I was happy to know that The Yoga

institute has opened a branch at

Andheri West -The Yog Fitness Studio

near my residence. I did not think

twice before joining the classes..

Naiguel De Souza Haran

VillalbaStudent from Brazil

I was in search of something. I felt half

empty when I arrived at The Yoga

Institute. I didn’t know what to

believe, I didn’t know what direction

to go - When I came here I was open to

learning. I wanted to find something

real and that’s exactly what was

provided to me. I did my 1 month TTC

and the 21 Days Course back in

February 2017. During my time here

in February I saw a huge change in my

behaviour, my routine, my outlook and

my diet. Later I joined 3 months TTC

on my teacher’s suggestion. I want to

thank The Yoga Institute for all of its

offerings from my heart. Not only for

myself, but for everyone that comes

through the gates here in search of

understanding, purpose, realisation,

progression and self development for

a better quality of life.

Muito Obrigado The Yoga Institute.

Vinayak Suri,Student

I’m really thankful to my school and

The Yoga Institute for teaching us

Yoga. Yoga is very useful and it helps

me in my studies. Whenever I do Yoga I

feel fresh and nice. I enjoy doing

asanas, they also help me increase

concentration and stay focused.

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Sr. No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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)

Weight Management Camp

Cardiac & Hypertension Camp

21 Days Better Living Course

Women’s Camp

Date

Starting on 01/11/2017



04/11/2017

05/11/2017

05/11/2017 –25/11/2017

11/11/2017

Time

Monday to Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pmand Sunday - 9:00 am -11:30 am

Monday to Saturday -5:00 pm - 8:00 pmand Sunday- 9:30 am -10:30 am

Monday to Friday1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Morning batch (English): Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 8:45 amEvening batch (Hindi): Monday to Friday: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pmSaturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 amSundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

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, counseling, 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, counseling, 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.

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.


Sr. No.

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Camp

7 Days Health Camp(Hindi)

Stress Management Camp

Meditation Camp

Pregnancy Camp for Ante & Post Natal

Emo – Energy Balancing

7 Days Health Camp(English)

Workshop for MBBS Students of KEM Hospital

Date

11/11/2017 –17/11/2017

12/11/2017

18/11/2017

18/11/2017 -19/11/2017

19/11/2017

25/11/2017 -01/12/2017

23/11/2017

Time

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

7:00 am - 7:30 pm

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

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.

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.

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.

Workshop for undergraduate MBBS students of GS Medical College and K E M H o s p i t a l w h o w i s h t o incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily routine. They learn about Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle.

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17

18

19

20

Camp

Orthopaedic Camp

Regular Classes for Men

Regular Classes for Women

Weekend Classes

Children's Classes

Children’s Weekend Classes

Date

26/11/2017

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday


Saturday and Sunday


Saturday and Sunday

Time

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

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

Description

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.

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 asanas and yogic techniques that will help them channelise their energy and focus on their studies better.

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22

23

Camp

Satsang (Free- open to all)

Parisamwad (Free- open to all)

Samatvam

Date Every Sunday


Every Saturday

Time 9:30 am - 10:30 am

6:25 pm

1:30 pm - 5pm

Description

In Sanskrit 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' together. In this interactive, one h o u r s e s s i o n c o n d u c t e d by D r. 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 November are as follows:

• 05/11/2017 चार आ�म

• 12/11/2017 आसन �ारा �थैय�

• 19/11/2017 Vritti• 26/11/2017 Eye Care

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 are also taught to those who are unable to attend classes.

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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 (Head Office)- Santacruz (E)

Choose from over 500 publications (Available in Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati & Kannada)

May also be ordered online at www.theyogainstitute.org/books

Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East, Mumbai - 400055, India. Tel: +91-22-26122185/+91-22-26110506

Centres in Mumbai

YOGASATTVA

“A man is what his mind is.” Founder, Shri Yogendraji

Shri Yogendraji - Father ofModern Yoga Renaissance

Highlights of the pioneering work and invaluable

contribution to humanity by Shri Yogendraji:

• First modern book on Yoga ‘The Lost Science of

5,000 years ago’ authored by Shri Yogendraji was

published with details about classical Yoga.

• In New York, he exhibited complete control over

every organ of his body. He could swell one lung to

thrice the size of other and also could stream

electricity from his fingers as well as stop his watch.

• First research on prana was conducted by Shri

Yogendraji with eminent doctors, professors and

philosophers.

• He was the first collector of old Hatha Yoga

manuscripts listing 762 manuscripts from Bohar,

Tillah Muth.

• Shri Yogendraji pioneered revolutionary technique

of Dynamic Asanas and Pranayamas and wrote

‘Yoga Personal Hygiene’ elaborating the same.

• Four publications of The Yoga Institute, written by

Shri Yogendraji and Smt. Sita Devi microfilmed are

preserved in the Crypt of Civilization to be read

6000 years later (8113 AD) by Oglethorpe

University, USA.

• First scientific research was conducted on the

effects of ‘Yoni Mudra’ by Harvard scientists and

UNESCO experts on Shri Yogendraji and Dr. Jayadeva.

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