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Yoga a Traditional Medicine
Dr Ishwar V. BasavaraddiFounding Member, IYA Yoga is an ancient science and an art of healthy living that is intended for a healthy mind in a healthy body. Yoga gives us knowledge of the body, mind and the self. The methods used by Yogis are…
Yoga – Past, Present and Future
Yogācārya S SridharanVice President, IYA) Past Yoga is very ancient. Its origin is traced to Vedas, which exists from time immemorial. Vedas are broadly divided as ‘Karma Kāṇḍa’ and ‘Jñāna Kāṇḍa’. Karma Kāṇḍa is the action part which contains all the rituals associated with the…
Yoga as the Foundation of Inner and Collective Harmony
In an age marked by rapid material progress and simultaneous inner unrest, the role of Yoga has never been more crucial. Beyond its popular perception as a physical discipline, Yoga is the science of self-realization and the path to harmonizing the body, mind, and soul….
Yoga Events & Activities
Inner Experience & Self-Mastery Through Yoga
Yogacharini Anandhi Mary Cecil & Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Founders of SANNIDHI: The Sacred Seeds of Yoga, India Editor’s note: We are pleased to share this highly contemplative spiritual offering that was inspired by “The Lectures of Swami Vivekananda”. May we all awaken to…
Jharkhand SCC celebrates World Brotherhood Day with symposium
On the occasion of World Brotherhood Day, Jharkhand SCC of Indian Yoga Association with Rashtriya Suraksha Jagran Manch, organized a landmark symposium at Audrey House. The program focused on the theme, “The Importance of a Vast and Prosperous India for World Brotherhood,” highlighting India’s rich…
Vethathiri Maharishi College of yoga hosts Job Fair and specialized guest lecture
On 24th August 2025, Vethathiri Maharishi College of Yoga, an Associate Centre of IYA, in collaboration with its alumni, organized a Job Fair – 2025 at its Chennai campus. The event saw participation from five organizations, offering a total of 10 job vacancies. Twenty-five students…
Deepam Yogalaya & Kids Academy sets two world records on 11th IDY
On 3rd August 2025, Deepam Yogalaya & Kids Academy, West Tambaram, Chennai, an Associate Centre of IYA, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with a grand event aimed at achieving two world records under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The event…
AYG Academy celebrates Teacher’s Day with launch of Continuous Garbhasanskar Education
AYG Academy, an Associate Centre of IYA, marked Teacher’s Day with a unique blend of gratitude and innovation, unveiling its latest initiative: Continuous Garbhasanskar Education (CGE). This program aims to provide structured, monthly expert sessions to seamlessly integrate Ayurveda, Yoga, and Garbhasanskar into modern family…
YogaPeace Sansthan inaugurates 68th Yoga Teacher Training Course
The 68th Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) at YogaPeace Sansthan, an Associate Centre of IYA, was inaugurated on 17th August 2025 with a sacred Havan ceremony, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for aspiring yoga teachers. The program attracted students from across 10 states…
Shiv Darshan Yoga Vidyalaya organizes webinars
Shiv Darshan Yoga Vidyalaya, an Associate Centre of IYA, organized a three-day Free Yoga Webinar for Seniors on 13th, 14th, and 15th August 2025. Led by Swami Gambhirananda Saraswati, a veteran with over three decades of experience in yoga, the sessions offered simple yet highly…
Madhya Pradesh SCC restructures team and outlines future plans
The Madhya Pradesh State Chapter Committee (SCC) of the Indian Yoga Association convened its meeting on 30th August 2025 via Zoom with twelve members in attendance, including Gajendra Goutam, Dr. Yashwant Bhati, Ankur Goyal, Pushpanjali Sharma, Vikas Tiwari, Neha Raca, Sandeep Dixit, Gourav Jain, Shivkant…
Yoga Articles
Inner Experience & Self-Mastery Through Yoga
Yogacharini Anandhi Mary Cecil & Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Founders of SANNIDHI: The Sacred Seeds of Yoga, India Editor’s note: We are pleased to share this highly contemplative spiritual offering that was inspired by “The Lectures of Swami Vivekananda”. May we all awaken to…
Yoga – The Cultural CustomRejuvenating Self with Each Breath
by Smt Meetal Koticha Shah,Joint Executive Trustee & CEO – Project ‘Life’ & Senior Vice-Chairperson,Gujarat State Chapter Committee, IYA Wellbeing—the most essential yet often second-prioritized aspect of life—is rarely nurtured by fleeting doses of medication or weekend escapes. The age-old discipline of Yoga delivers time-tested,…
Understanding the Basics of Colour Meditation
by Shri K. C. Jain, Treasurer,IYA and Managing Trustee, Adhyatm Sadhna Kendra, Delhi Take a look at your surroundings and you will be astonished by the sheer numbers of colours you can identify. Even when we close our eyes, the darkness we see is nothing…
International Journal of Yoga Therapy
by Shri Paul Dallaghan PhD and Shri Subodh Tiwari, Secretary General, IYA, Hon Secretary | CEO, Kdham Volume 35: Issue 2025 Abstract This perspective offers a descriptive insight into the early 20th century transformation from what was considered “folk yoga” to a scientific appraisal of…
Health – The Ultimate Bliss
by Smt Meetal Koticha Shah, Joint Executive Trustee &CEO – Project ‘Life’ & Senior Vice-Chairperson, Gujarat Chapter, IYA Deeply imprinted in wisdoms of Ayurveda and Yogic disciplines, the phrase “Arogyam Param Sukham”, meaning ‘Health is the greatest happiness’ is the eternal truth that no success,…
Consciousness and the cosmos:Yoga, quantum physics and the Rishis’ vision
by Yogacharini Anandhi Mary Cecil and Yogacharya Dr AnandaBalayogi Bhavanani, NSHM Campus, Kolkata & ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry Physics, considered the most foundational of all sciences, seeks to uncover the principles that govern the vast Universe. In the modern era, this quest was…
Sattvik Recipe
Maduwa & Kholanga Roti
by Yogi Kali Das Tiwary, Kulsachiv, Gramin Upkar Sansthan, Ranchi (Jharkhand) Maduwa is the local name for Ragi (finger millet). In Jharkhand, Maduwa roti is a traditional, healthy, and sattvik dish, often enjoyed with milk, jaggery, or sweet accompaniments. This recipe uses ragi flour, mixed…
Hot Porridge
By Traditional Yoga & Vedic Nutraceuticals (VN) Ingredients : (serves one) VN Yuktha Poshaka Upaahara (Any time cereal)- 50 grams (soaked overnight in 300ml water)Cloves – 6Cow Ghee – 5 gramsPink saltNon-fibrous mixed vegetables – 250 grams (one onion, one tomato, vegetables like bottle guard,…
SWEET PORRIDGE
By Traditional Yoga & Vedic Nutraceuticals (VN) Ingredients : (serves one) VN Yuktha Poshaka Upaahara (Any time cereal) – 30 gramsVN Himalayan dry fruits mix – 30 gramsDry apples – 30 grams (cut & soaked overnight)Mamra Almonds – 30 grams (roasted and Powdered)Cow Ghee –…
Yoga Research
Cycle Program: Untapped Scope ofYoga Therapy by Dr Ganesh Rao ji
A brief Report by Yogasadhaka Nilachal IntroductionIn the second phase of the CYCLE Program, following 11 sessions in the previous year, Dr Ganesh Rao started the first session of the year illuminating everyone with his vast experience in the field of yoga. Dr. Ganesh Rao…
Letters of Appreciation
Organizing a 10-day successful camp by Indian Yoga Association during Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj recently is a historic and the proud moment for all. It’s a victory for Yoga. It’s a testament to the power of yoga movement. We salute the wisdom and the foresight…
Indian Yoga Association’s 10-Day Camp at Maha Kumbh 2025: A Spiritual Odyssey
As the echoes of chants, meditative silence, and joyous gatherings linger in the hearts of those who attended Camp by Indian Yoga Association at Mahakumbh 2025, it will be remembered as a beacon of spiritual unity, self-discovery, and yogic enlightenment. The Indian Yoga Association’s (IYA)…
A Comparative Exploration of Indian Yoga and Thai Yoga:
Origins, Similarities, Differences, and Health Benefits By Dr. Keshav Murthy (PhD Yoga, SVYASA Yoga-Life Science Division) and Dr. Divya Murthy PhD. (Director, VCY, affiliated with VYASA) Both Indian Yoga and Thai Yoga are ancient systems of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that have deep roots…
Study of Impact of Yoga on Hematological Parameters
Iti Sasane*, Durgadas Sawant The Somaiya School, Vidyanagar, Vidya Vihar East, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400077, India ** Yoga Vidya Niketan Plot # 14, Juhu Nagar, Sector 9A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703, India Abstract– Regular practise of Yoga is said to have beneficial impact on…
WHAT DO IYA MEMBERS THINK ABOUT YOGA?
A brief report on the survey conducted among members of IYA by the School of Yoga Therapy, ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Associate Centre, Indian Yoga Association Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Yogachemmal Dr R Balaji , Yogasadhaki Malini Sara Professor Yoga Therapy and Director,…
Practice of the Month
Jharkhand SCC celebrates World Brotherhood Day with symposium
On the occasion of World Brotherhood Day, Jharkhand SCC of Indian Yoga Association with Rashtriya Suraksha Jagran Manch, organized a landmark symposium at Audrey House. The program focused on the theme, “The Importance of a Vast and Prosperous India for World Brotherhood,” highlighting India’s rich…
Vethathiri Maharishi College of yoga hosts Job Fair and specialized guest lecture
On 24th August 2025, Vethathiri Maharishi College of Yoga, an Associate Centre of IYA, in collaboration with its alumni, organized a Job Fair – 2025 at its Chennai campus. The event saw participation from five organizations, offering a total of 10 job vacancies. Twenty-five students…
Deepam Yogalaya & Kids Academy sets two world records on 11th IDY
On 3rd August 2025, Deepam Yogalaya & Kids Academy, West Tambaram, Chennai, an Associate Centre of IYA, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with a grand event aimed at achieving two world records under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The event…
AYG Academy celebrates Teacher’s Day with launch of Continuous Garbhasanskar Education
AYG Academy, an Associate Centre of IYA, marked Teacher’s Day with a unique blend of gratitude and innovation, unveiling its latest initiative: Continuous Garbhasanskar Education (CGE). This program aims to provide structured, monthly expert sessions to seamlessly integrate Ayurveda, Yoga, and Garbhasanskar into modern family…
YogaPeace Sansthan inaugurates 68th Yoga Teacher Training Course
The 68th Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) at YogaPeace Sansthan, an Associate Centre of IYA, was inaugurated on 17th August 2025 with a sacred Havan ceremony, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for aspiring yoga teachers. The program attracted students from across 10 states…
Shiv Darshan Yoga Vidyalaya organizes webinars
Shiv Darshan Yoga Vidyalaya, an Associate Centre of IYA, organized a three-day Free Yoga Webinar for Seniors on 13th, 14th, and 15th August 2025. Led by Swami Gambhirananda Saraswati, a veteran with over three decades of experience in yoga, the sessions offered simple yet highly…
Madhya Pradesh SCC restructures team and outlines future plans
The Madhya Pradesh State Chapter Committee (SCC) of the Indian Yoga Association convened its meeting on 30th August 2025 via Zoom with twelve members in attendance, including Gajendra Goutam, Dr. Yashwant Bhati, Ankur Goyal, Pushpanjali Sharma, Vikas Tiwari, Neha Raca, Sandeep Dixit, Gourav Jain, Shivkant…
Subhiksham Yoga conducts free workplace wellness camps in Chennai
Subhiksham Yoga, Chennai, organized free yoga camps at OMR Radha Engineering Works, Siruseri IT Park, and SKV Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Manali, Chennai.The sessions introduced employees to simple yoga practices, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods designed to reduce workplace fatigue and improve overall well-being.These initiatives reflect…
NIRAMAYA shines nationally at Red Fort
August was a truly historic month for NIRAMAYA, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association. On National Sports Day, Director Smt Shatakshi Bhattacharjee — who also serves as Zonal Coordinator for the North-East — was invited to speak at Cachar College, a prestigious institution in the…
Kerala State Chapter Committee finalizes Yog Setu plans
The Kerala State Chapter Committee (SCC) of IYA held its meeting on 8th September 2025 via Zoom, with Shri Rajgopal Krishnan, Shri Shyju Krishnan, Harilal Ji, Shri Vasudevan Ji, and Shri Thippe Swami Ji in attendance. The meeting began and concluded with the chanting of…
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