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123rdBirth Anniversary Shri Yogendraji YOGASATTVA NOVEMBER 2019 CONTENTS H E A D L I N E S F O U N D E R ’ S

Events & Happening at The Yoga Institute A R T I C L E around the world. HOW TO 24 CARRY ON YOUR 4 WORK P E A R L S O F W I S D O M Remembering Founder R E C I P E O F T H E M O N T H 25 Smt. Hansaji Eggplant Top 7 Yoga Poses for 11-20 Constipation Relief Lasagna T R A N S F O R M AT I O N T H R O U G H Y O G A Mrs Vandana Jatin 2 6 T E S T I M O N I A L S Desai 6 Weathering life's storms with yoga 21 2 8 U P C O M I N G A C T I V I T I E S Y O G A M D R E M E M B E R I N G 7 G R E AT Y O G I S 3 1 P U B L I C AT I O N S Yoga And Maternal Health YOGĀCĀRA & C E N T R E S Dr.Nupoor Rawle Shri Yogendraji

Y O G A T E C H N I Q U E O F T H E M O N T H 22-23 MUDRA - The Womb The Yoga Institute Posture 8 Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East, - 400055, India. F E AT U R E D Email: [email protected] Tel: +91-22-26122185/+91-22-26110506 A C T I V I T Y www.theyogainstitute.org • Reach out Camp Follow us on • Emotional Intelligence Workshop 9 EDITOR’S NOTE

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3 YOGASATTVA PEARLS OF WISDOM

4 YOGASATTVA PEARLS OF WISDOM REMEMBERING FOUNDER Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra

he founder of The Yoga Institute, Shri Yogendraji, was a know what hit him. But that was not all. “When you go, nobody man who inspired many. An impressive personality, there will cry,” Founder continued. “But if yoga goes, our whole culture Tare many who fondly remember him and there are many will be gone.” That convinced the commissioner and in 1962, stories told about him. Hansaji shared a few incidents about the work on the rst building of The Yoga Institute in Santacruz man who was not only the celebrated founder of The Yoga commenced. Institute but also her father-in-law. “Though Founder could be stern, make no mistake that he could “One day, a man came to the Institute,” Hansaji remembers. He also be very joyful,” Hansaji says. “We all used to enjoy his came to meet Founder, expecting guidance and sympathy. “I laughter, which was very childlike. In fact, he would clap and have no work,” he complained to Shri Yogendraji, longing for dance with the children who were around.” Unfortunately, back comforting words. He could not have been more wrong. “There then, no recording of Founder’s infectious and roaring laughter is lots of work in the world, but you want money against work,” was ever taken, so that it is up to those who remember to keep Founder shouted at the poor man who did not know what hit him, the memory alive. looking aghast. “Go and nd work, money will come,” concluded Founder and ushered the man out of the room. Founder was also known to be particular about cleanliness, and held sauca, the rst niyama, in highest esteem. In fact, This is how Hansaji found him outside, shaken by Founder’s considering this, it is no surprise that his rst book, “Yoga anger. Just then, Founder rounded the corner and the man was Hygiene Simplied” was dedicated to this topic. “The Yoga ready to bolt. “No, no, don’t run,” Hansaji said. “Just greet him kriyas impart just that knowledge which embraces the with a friendly ‘namaste’ and see what happens.” The man did extension of human life not only to length but also to breadth as told, and slightly shaken, folded his hands and somehow and depth,” writes Shri Yogendraji in his introduction to the managed to make a smile appear on his face. To his utter book. surprise, Founder did the same, and with a smile and a friendly nod, continued on his merry way. In everyday life, he would extend this cleanliness not only to his own body but also to his environment, The Yoga Institute for “What was that?,” the man asked. “I thought he would be angry instance. A man of actions as well as words, Shri Yogendraji still and remember me as a foolish man.” “Founder may get would not nd it beneath him to take care of the Institute himself. angry,” Hansaji said, “but his anger also subsides very quickly. “He would clean the window sill, for example, if it was dirty, and if He does not stay with an emotion for very long and does not hold the dirt would not go by simply dusting, he would take a any grudges.” Relieved, the man now broke into a real smile and broomstick and some water and rub even those areas that were soon found work for himself. hard to reach,” recalls Hansaji. Thus true to his words that shone through his actions, Shri Yogendraji inspired many in his Another incident shows how Founder was never one to buckle lifetime and beyond. before or fear authority. When it was time to build a house on The Yoga Institute’s premises in Santacruz, the municipality did not give permission to do so. The reason was that steel was only allotted ‘for work that was deemed essential’ as the letter stated that Founder received. And clearly, yoga was not considered essential by the municipality.

“Rubbish,” shouted Founder and never deterred, went to meet the municipal commissioner. Without an appointment or so much as a knock, he stormed into the commissioner’s ofce, Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra stood in the middle of the room, and looked at the man. “Do you Director, The Yoga Institute. think yoga is not essential?,” he asked in a thundering voice. “Do you think you are essential?,” he asked the man who did not

5 YOGASATTVA FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY

Top 7 Yoga Poses for Constipation Relief

Every one of us has experienced constipation and the painful brous fruits every day between breakfast and lunch. Include discomfort - the reasons might vary from your diet, daily habits more seasonal vegetables like palak, methi, green brous or travel to lack of physical activity. Basically, it means that you vegetables, etc. Some effective foods that help to naturally cure have dry and hard stools that are difcult to eliminate. For a constipation are yoghurt (curd), mango, whole grains (ax natural solution, consider these Top 7 Yoga Poses for seeds, sunower seeds, etc.). Having at least 12 glasses of Constipation Relief. liquids like herbal tea and buttermilk, etc. is a must every day. Symptoms 1. IV or abdominal breathing - This is a very • Painful bowel movements effective breathing exercise where the abdominal muscles • Dry and hard stools are exercised and the movement of the belly helps to • Excessive strain to pass stools improve the digestive system. Regular practice of • Feeling bloated, lethargic Pranayama IV will cure other ailments like insomnia and acidity and reduce belly fat. • Flatulence 2. - Improves blood circulation to the abdominal • Pain in the abdomen region, thus helping improve digestion. It also enables exibility of the lower limbs and strengthens the digestive What causes constipation? tract. It is considered as one of the best yoga for 1. Hypothyroidism – The thyroid gland, which is situated at the constipation and indigestion. front of the neck, controls the metabolic activities (BMR) in 3. or cobra pose - This yoga strengthens the body. An under-active thyroid or hypothyroidism is the the abdominal muscles and cleans the entire digestive tract. condition associated with problems like constipation and It is useful to cure constipation and indigestion. weight gain. 4. - This pose helps to strengthen the back muscles 2. Poor diet - Not eating on time and indulging in processed and reduces stress. It stimulates the abdominal viscera and foods and rened food products. the organs and aids in better digestion. 3. Diabetes - Uncontrolled diabetes where an inadequate 5. or wind relieving pose - This posture insulin hormone level affects the blood sugar that in turn gives signicant relief to atulence by quickening the damages the nerve, leading to constipation. movement and expulsion of the intestinal atus. It provides 4. IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) - The precise reason for IBS relief in case of chronic constipation and a sluggish liver. is unknown. 6. - The deep intra-abdominal 5. Overuse of laxatives - Overuse of laxatives makes you compression massages the abdominal viscera and provides dependent and weakens the intestinal movements. relief in conditions related to constipation, weak digestion 6. Depression and stress - If one is depressed, the intake of and sluggish liver. It also strengthens and stimulates the unhealthy foods high in sugar often increases and leads to back muscles and the abdominal organs. constipation. 7. - This asana strengthens the entire 7. Constipation due to pregnancy - This kind of constipation is abdominal organs. Those suffering from gas and digestion common because of hormonal changes. problems should practice Dhanurasana regularly. This pose 8. Not drinking enough water or other liquids - Dehydration prevents diseases by aiding elimination through intra- causes constipation. When we do not drink enough water, abdominal pressure. the intestines tend to absorb more water and this leads to hard and dry faeces. 9. Medications - Overuse of medicines like calcium tablets, iron supplements, etc. may also cause constipation. 10.Resisting the urge to empty the bowels - The reasons can be many like ofce meetings, travelling, etc. This again causes the faeces to become hard and dry and it is the leading cause of constipation in adults.

Yoga is a complete management system that can give you relief from constipation. Daily routines are important. Warm water every day is useful. Walking is the best exercise. Food habits are important, yet a good diet is often ignored considering the Mrs Vandana Jatin Desai stress-lled and fast-paced daily routines. Avoid fast food, rened our, pizza, pasta and processed foods. Include more of

6 YOGASATTVA YOGA MD

YOGA AND MATERNAL HEALTH

Dr.Nupoor Rawle Consulting homoeopath

7 YOGASATTVA YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH

YONI MUDRA - The Womb Posture ‘The Eternal Sounds of the Universe resonate within my entire being’!

The word ‘yoni’ means ‘womb’. In yoga and Indian philosophical thought ‘yoni’ is (symbolically) the ‘divine womb’ (Brahmayoni) or the cosmic golden womb (Hiranyagarbha) from which the entire cosmic universe has emerged.

The practice of Yoni Mudra is to enable sense withdrawal. The senses which are normally directed towards the world are directed inwards to experience the universe within.

It is imitated from a tortoise who withdraws all its limbs inside its shell the moment it experiences external stimulation. Yoni Mudra provides the best psycho physical method for inducing and developing neutrality under undesirable, disagreeable or disturbing surroundings.

Benefits Method of Practice It is a psycho-physical technique that helps the Starting Position mind to withdraw its senses from flowing outward 1. Sit in and reduces the unnecessary chattering of the mind to provide that pause needed for change of Steps perception. 1. Place your thumbs on your ears (the tragus - tiny flap at the entry of the ear canal on the anterior side). Note: In case your hands get weary when staying Gently pressed inwards closing the ear canal. for a longer duration you may, if need be, lower 2. Place the index fingers lightly on you closed lashes. your elbows keeping the hands and fingers in their respective positions. 3. Now put your middle fingers lightly on the outside of your nostrils, the ring fingers above your upper lips and little fingers below your lower lips/chin. 4. Ensure that your elbows are parallel to the ground. 5. Concentrate on your breath or listen to the sounds within the body while in this mudra. 6. Stay in this Mudra for at least 5 to 10 minutes

Limitations / Contraindications 1. Psychiatric disorders.

8 YOGASATTVA FEATURED ACTIVITY REAch out camp OPEN FOR ALL

For 22 years, our camps have focused on a myriad of positive features like creating awareness, inclusion opportunities with interactive games that are educational and fun, yoga for concentration, balance, healthy habits, use of creative arts to recycle & reuse, music, dance & drama and lots more.

This also includes parent education & empowerment with stress management and counseling & guidance with experts.

Date • Special kids, adults or groups should be accompanied by a Wednesday, 20th November responsible adult/ guardian. • Parents, family members and guests are welcome to avail of Eligibility special free sessions. • Try the sattvik meal lunch. Coupons can be bought from the Kids (10+ years) / Adults office for Rs 100 per person.

Fees Please carry Rs 150 (Inclusive of lunch) • Water bottle • Art kit: scissors, paints, crayons, glue Venue The Yoga Institute Contact Rekha Yojana Bindu Time 9323391346 9821693542 9820263609 9:30 am - 3:30 pm or email [email protected]

9 YOGASATTVA FEATURED ACTIVITY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP 8 Skills for Emotional Well-being

Date Sunday, 24th November

Fees Rs. 1000/-

Venue The Yoga Institute

Time 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Complimentary for HR working professionals. Please carry your business card.

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It was a joyous moment for sadhakas when they got to celebrate Smt. Hansa Maa’s 72nd birthday with Bollywood’s famous choreographer Terence Lewis on 6th Oct.

Smt. Hansaji imparted her knowledge as chief speaker at the 5th World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi on 4th Oct. 2019 at MIT World Peace University, Pune.

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Hansaji' s visit to The Yoga Institute Thailand from 12th to 21st October for the 7 Life Lessons Retreat was lled with wisdom and joy. Hansaji was warmly welcomed by Jeenal Metha who has been sharing the teachings of The Yoga Institute for over ten years in Thailand. The retreat was attended by students from Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonisia, , Czech Republic, and India.

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Happiness, lights & celebrations! The Yoga Institute was brimming with festivity, as we gathered to kickstart Diwali on a fun-lled note on 24th October 2019. From exciting games, competitions to making Rangolis with oil lamps, SMT. Hansaji joined the celebrations too!

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The Yoga Institute was drowned in the sweet music and enthusiastic steps of Garba during the Navratri Celebration on 1st October 2019

Joyus 816th batch of the 7-Days Health Camp

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Smt. Hansaji empowered women to y freely and high at the free camp for women organized on 8th October 2019 on the occasion of her 72nd birthday.

Happiness and success abounded at the 3-Months Teacher Training Course (July- October 2019) during felicitation day.

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The Yoga Institute’s success can be seen when young college students of SNDT Women’s University learned yoga on 14th October 2019.

Children having fun during Podar school’s yoga camp at The Yoga Institute on 16th October 2019.

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Children from Arya Vidya Mandir school enjoying their Yoga session.

2nd October 2019 celebrated the Swachhta Walk as a mark of respect to Mahatma Gandhiji on his 150th birth anniversary.

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At the end of a successful Swacchta Walk with the sadhakas on the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October 2019.

Women undergoing economic stress having a blissful moment during the Rangoonwala Camp on 16th October and experiencing what the The Yoga Institute believes in, “Yoga for All” .

18 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES > SOCIAL SERVICE INITIATIVES

Students of KEM Hospital nding some peace amidst the chaotic life of studies and exams on 17th October.

Mumbai trafc police doing Talasana during their yoga session.

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Women from the Dignity Foundation have beneted from yoga and use it as their key to good health.

There are many dying of hunger and thirst. The Yoga Institute welcomes them as guests to serve them Annam Brahma.

20 YOGASATTVA TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA

WEATHERING LIFE'S STORMS WITH YOGA A Case Study

Sonia Coutinho is a petite, energetic woman who is rarely seen years were able to get pregnant by following simple asanas and without a smile on her lips. Few people would guess that the last letting go. few years have been the hardest of her life. It all started with an ugly divorce, which took four years to come through and left her Sonia credits the grace to understand one’s life and situation drained. Then she sustained a knee injury that saw the yoga better with yoga for the success. “It has taught me gratitude on a enthusiast lose much of her exibility. As if that was not enough, whole other level; I can now surrender and let go. This is her father went through the last something that I learned from The stage of throat cancer. And when Yoga Institute. It is easy to say ‘let her divorce nally came through, go’ but it is not easy to do,” she she lost custody of her 5-year-old says. son. She found out how hard it is after How does one stay positive when her divorce battle came to an end life seems to be putting one ten months ago and she lost hurdle after another in one’s custody of her son, whom she has path? “Yoga taught me how to raised as a single mother for the detach from the things that are past ve years. “It was four years beyond my control. I try to accept of struggle and I didn’t want to things the way they are. Of  g h t a n y m o r e , ” S o n i a course, there are days when I cry remembers. “The decision was and I feel low, but yoga brings me killing me for a couple of months. back,” says the 36-year-old. My mind would say ‘it’s the best for your son’ but my heart was In fact, she lives so much by what struggling.” Slowly, Sonia was she teaches that even her able to let go of her sorrow and students feel the positive effect of accept that God had chosen a yoga after just seven or eight different path for her. “I had found sessions with her. Sonia started my soul purpose,” she says, as a self-taught yoga instructor, remembering the success of her learning from YouTube videos students. “Instead of a child being and being able to do even difcult the center of my life, God knew I asanas thanks to her exibility. had something different to do.” She then did a 200-hour teacher training course to be able to teach yoga more deeply and was And remarkably, she has been able to turn all her pain into soon able to help students with common problems like thyroid, learning experiences. Like that day when her son put all his high blood pressure and others in her individualised, one-on- weight on her arm that was already carrying heavy groceries and one sessions. “Yoga was working beautifully for me,” made it hurt for weeks. “Suddenly I knew how people with a tennis remembers Sonia. elbow feel,” she laughs. And even when she seriously injured her knee in a freak accident (someone double her weight fell on her Until one ne day, when students brought a friend who suffered during a yoga camp) and lost much of her exibility due to it, she from lumbar spondylosis, asthma and high blood pressure. just took it slow and went back to the basics in terms of asanas. Those were too many issues for Sonia to feel comfortable handling on her own but instead of giving up and turning the Asked about her personal practice, Sonia admits that asanas are student away, she decided to study further and enrolled in the her favourite go-to technique as she has always been distracted, 900-hours teacher training course at The Yoga Institute three even as a child. Asanas keep her busy and make her focus. The years ago. nature lover also practices pranayama and occasionally and credits art, painting and music as well as Sonia is now comfortable with all kinds of students and recounts chanting with calming down greatly. “I have the best of both how her own bouts of depression and feeling low have taught worlds now,” she says. “I am so thankful to yoga and The Yoga her how to deal with students who are going through similar Institute.” phases. Some have even opened up about childhood sexual abuse and have been able to handle the trauma with yoga. Women who had miscarriages and struggled to conceive for

21 YOGASATTVA REMEMBERING GREAT YOGIS

123rd Birth Anniversary Shri Yogendraji

22 YOGASATTVA REMEMBERING GREAT YOGIS

Yogācāra

By SHRI YOGENDRAJI

n India and outside, many are now following Yoga. Their inhibitions, there is little scope for them to realize true Yoga. number is fast increasing each day; and many who read and When one wants to study Yoga, it is not for him to decide what is Ifollow such Yoga have somehow come to believe that they Yoga.First, many already hold preconceived notions have known Yoga. What is their Yoga? It is obviously the incompatible with genuine Yoga, which they are incapable of gymnastic or objective side of it. As a result, Ā sanas and modifying inspite of all proof to the contrary. Prāņāyāma practices have come to represent all that is Yoga without any basic approach to its integrated ultimate. ‘ Second, there is something like a craze or greed to know more and more practices without appropriate habituation to what has When integral Yoga is followed, it is for the transformation of the already been learnt under conditions required by Yoga. Third, personality. Unless and until there is such a change in the there is confusion in the mind of many who suffer from person, the mechanistic practice of Yoga has no meaning. Of distractions and inhibitions common to modern man, and who the thousands who attend the Institute, not even ve percent remain subconsciously unwilling to follow Yoga under the have any urge for such a transformation. After an intense requirements of its study. Fourth, all are in a ‘hurry to get all educative programme at the Teacher Training Institute, we nd knowledge about Yoga in the shortest possible time from any that only fteen percent among the Indians and ve percent place or teacher, but without nding out whether they have among the foreigners actually touch the fringe of such a absorbed the true spirit of yoga in their day-to-day behavior. transformation. Each day the gap between their knowledge of Yoga and the practice of Yoga widens, nally reaching a point which they are To adopt the Yoga way of life (Yogācāra) seems difcult because never able to breach. Fifth, tagging Yoga as mere knowledge of the complexities of modern living and the lack of urge for such without its personal experience leads one nowhere. So while a change. With the foreigners, their dogmatic inhibition that they one may amass considerable information about Yoga by know everything and that their way of life is perfect, precludes reading or learning it, the real achievement of Yoga is unknown. an appreciation of any change in personality regardless of how much they may reasonably feel the Yoga way of life to be the This is because none are prepared to undertake the study of ideal form of humanism. Prejudice against Yoga, without Yoga according to the requisites of Yoga (adhikāra) but still knowing the subject, has been a common ailment with many. anticipate the result ascribed to Yoga. Unless one is willing to That such an attitude is unhealthy and unreasonable does not subscribe to the requirement for the study of Yoga and adopt the seem apparent to critics inuenced as they are by what is written same in his day-to-day life, the mere mechanical study of the against Yoga by those whose business it is to do so. subject offers no chance of success, no matter how much is known. Therefore, the net result of disappointment should be A Considerable amount of confusion also seems to prevail in the anticipated by the many who search for Yoga but fail to achieve minds of many who come to this Institute for the study of Yoga. it. And for this, they have only themselves to blame! Unless such persons help themselves to remove many

23 YOGASATTVA YOGIC INSIGHTS How To Carry on

By Dr Jayadeva Yogendra Your Work

The doubt of a doubting person to ght his way in an aggressive needs to be cleared. The society for survival. He lacks doubting individual comes with judgment on priorities of great confusion of mind. To run righteous and unrighteous acts. away from the world to get He is guided only by ordinary mental peace and to stop all motives of duty, pleasure and work, etc. He realises slowly that wealth. The corrective to this one cannot stop actions. difculties comes from an analysis of work itself. For Again one cannot be sure of the example, there are ve factors righteousness of any action. The involved in carrying out any work: quest for perfection therefore t h e p l a c e , t h e d o e r, t h e could not be carried out in the i n s t r u m e n t s , t h e v a r i o u s realm of this material world of movements of action and ours. providence. Now as far as m o t i v a t i o n , t h e t r i a d o f He has rst to learn that one must carry on one’s duties. He must knowledge (the objective to be acquired, and the knower) if one realize that one must not blindly subscribe to limited beliefs of has low motives, this could cause difculties. When one on the right and wrong, when carrying on one’s duty. One must contrary is turned to Sattvika (pure) aspects in the above transcend the I and accept a higher Law of Reality which is the motivations, one is sure to gain real understanding and nal arbitrator of all actions. One must know that much that goes happiness. For example, to see during any action, the on in this world is a result of larger processes at work which are apparently dissimilar and divided things as really being one, is a beyond human control and that each of us are but small cogs in great help. So too doing one’s duty regularly without any a giant wheel. attachment and with no desire for results thereof, contributes to true success. A doer who is unattached, without egoism, and is possessed of enthusiasm and perseverance and is not affected The ideal way of functioning in the world so that one succeeds to by success or failure is the ideal type. the maximum is : Accept whatever comes naturally to you as your duty. Do not consider any work superior or inferior. There are defects and difculties in all work. With a mind that is pure, What Is true is of sublimated motivation and ideal type of doer, with an unshaking determination and full of self-control, an also applies in case of instruments of action. A sharp intellect individual who is totally disinterested in material objects and that discriminates between what is real and what is unreal in overcome egoistic feelings, such as one gains the highest. It is one’s life experience and so too a will that sustains the actions of only when the doubting man surrenders himself completely, has the mind, bioenergy and the senses in a spirit of yoga, are freed himself of his ego and his wrongs ways of thinking, that he assets to a successful and meaningful life. receives the higher knowledge and guidance. One has to throw away the limited so that he becomes ready to receive the It may be concluded that one must keep always engaged in unlimited. In fact, the problem that arise for the doubting one’s duty and work. One should always maintain the right individual are many. Relying on his narrow calculating mind, he attitude to one’s duty and act. What we call pleasurable activity sees much injustice, much misunderstanding, etc. He sees all may give some happiness in the beginning but later on it acts things in this world as disparate, he cannot comprehend a like a toxin. On the contrary, the objective of satisfaction should quiescent unifying factor that governs the universe. He always be to take up work in such a spirit that right at the start one puts in feels like being up in arms against the world; he fears that he has hard work to adjust oneself to the demands of the situation.

24 YOGASATTVA RECIPE OF THE MONTH

EGGPLANT LASAGNA

Ingredients Method

• 3-4 egg plants Slice into circle and grill the egg plants in pan with minimum oil and salt. Cut • 5-6 tomatoes the tomatoes. • Pepper • Himalaya salt In a pan over medium heat with olive oil, add tomatoes, pepper, salt, basil. • Besil Cook until slightly reduced. Add water if necessary. Layer few egg plants in a • 1 teaspoon of olive oil deep bowling tray followed by sauce and then paneer (repeat). • Paneer Bake at 180*C until golden brown paneer. Optional - add roasted and crushed peanuts on top.

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AMITABH In his forward for our book, Awakening Through Yoga, asserts that the BACHCHAN greatest gift you can give your family and the world is healthy you. When Renowned Actor one listens to oneself, everything comes natural - from inside, like the addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul - which is yoga. Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga. Constant practice alone is the secret to success. In his words of appreciation for the institute’s work, he mentioned about the simplicity and dedication with the institute is running since decades and attracting millions of people from across the globe.

The Yoga Institute quick visit was nice. It is a place of holistic wellness. I DR. BENNY appreciate holistic approach for healthy living. It was a sheer pleasure to meet KURIAKOSE Dr. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra. As and when time permits, I will denitely ARCHITECT AND want to visit again with my wife. I am happy to be here in this serene place CONSERVATION which has positive vibes. Wishing the Institute the very best. SPECIALIST

OMPRAKASH I was jobless back then. I had tried to get a job but was unsuccessful. This TIWARI situation got me into depression. There used to be continuous tension at Teacher at home because I had no source of income. Had left home many times due The Yoga Institute to ghts. Everyone used to tell me that I couldn’t gel with anyone. Once an old sadhaka of TYI introduced me to 7 days health camp. It changed my life. I came to the institute 2 months later and thought of doing 1 year TTC. I’ve made this my professional and all my nancial needs are satised. I’ve applied Yoga in my life and there is no such thing that I cannot gel with anyone. With the help of Yoga I’m mentally, physically and nancially at a much better pace. I’m extremely grateful to The Yoga Institute for this life changing turn in my life.

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SALMA I have done the 1 Month TTC and it has been more than what I expected. SANDOVAL Besides being a beautiful and peaceful place between the chaos of the huge GRATTA city, it has such a honest and true essence about what they are preaching and Student from teaching. The course is emphasized on teaching the Yoga Philosophy and Mexico Style of Living. It is not just about doing asanas and achieving the difcult poses. It is about acting as you preach. Behind the Yoga Science there is so much more than just postures, the asanas is just the tip of the iceberg. Such a lovely and kind philosophy. And all the teachers really know what they are talking about. Lovely experience and looking forward to come back for the 3 Month TTC.

My true journey in yoga started the day I entered The Yoga Institute. I MITALI BUCH sensed the utmost serenity in the campus and that made me think how Sadhaka beautiful will be my 7 months TTC. I was not disappointed at all. This place is not just about learning yoga through books but also about experiencing every aspect of yoga. My personality has changed from timid to bold. I have inculcated many techniques that are TYI specic like Mauna, pratipaksha bhavna, Yogendra rhythm, conditioning in my daily routine. It has helped me a lot and I can deal with any situation in much better way. There was some serious crisis in my family. I am grateful to the members and teachings of TYI and Hansa Maa for being my back bone and giving the courage to face it. TYI is the place which makes you understand the importance of life and how to live it to the fullest.

ELENA The 1 month TTC in the The Yoga Institute is a transformational course that LAZAROVA literally changed my life. I’ve learned so much , but it also made me realise Student from that it was just the rst step on my spiritual journey. The philosophy behind Bulgaria Yoga was introduced to me, the right techniques with practical application for a stress free life, basically for a better living. There is so much more to it, but it's something to be experienced not spoke about. If I’m asked I would do it again, there is no doubt in my mind, for sure I would do. If you have the need for change in your life, if you want to know yourself better and be a full lled human being. Don’t hesitate and join the course.

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1 Month TTC Offered in English, this course is best suited for Starting on Monday to Saturday (Instructor’s Course - individuals who wish to teach Yoga to school 01/11/2019 11:00 am - 6:00 pm QCI- LEVEL I) students and young adults who have no health and (English) problems. An intensive Yoga teachers training Sunday- that introduces both, the theoretical and the 9:00 am -11:30 am practical aspects of Yoga.

7 Months TTC Offered in English, this course covers Asanas, Starting on Monday to Saturday - (Advanced Teachers Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, 01/11/2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Training Course - QCI - counseling, public speaking, methodology of and LEVEL II) teaching, practice teaching, essentials of Sunday- (English) anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya 9:30 am -11:30 am Philosophy.

1 Year TTC (Advanced Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Starting on Monday to Friday Teachers Training Course Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, 01/11/2019 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm - QCI - LEVEL II) counseling, public speaking, methodology of (Hindi) teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

Weight Management Learn how to manage weight permanently 02/11/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Camp through a holistic approach.

Karma Yoga Karma Yoga is the yoga of action done with 02/11/2019 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Workshop awareness, detachment, and love. Karma Yoga workshop gives us the tools of everyday life to negate the evil effects of our actions.

Cardiac & Hypertension Experience the unique method of preventing and 03/11/2019 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Camp treating heart-related ailments.

21 Days Better Living Ideal for individuals who have no major health 03/11/2019 – Morning batch (English): Course problems and who wish to experience the yogic 23/11/2019 Monday to Friday: lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh. 7:30 am to 8:45 am Evening batch (Hindi): Monday to Friday: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Saturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 am Sundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am

21 Days Health Offered in Hindi, it is an experiential introductory 10/11/2019 – 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Camp (Hindi) course to Yoga theory and practice where one 16/11/2019 can experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

Women’s Camp A woman’s capability to handle stress, whether 09/11/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (25-40 years) 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.

Stress Management Learn Ayurveda diet principles for balance and 11/11/2019 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Camp management of different body types for healthy living. Also learn to heal with Food, herbs & spices.

Meditation Camp All the techniques of classical Yoga of Patanjali 16/11/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm aim to create more awareness in an individual which helps him to discover the self-shining forth in one's own true nature. Recent research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.

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Pranayama Workshop TA steady breath leads to a steady mind. 16/11/2019 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Specially designed to revitalize and recharge both body and mind. Pranayama workshop empowers one with the practice of breathing techniques that can be integrated into daily routine.

Senior citizen Aging is inevitably a natural process. Yoga way 17/11/2019 9:30 am - 1:30 pm workshop of living can help to postpone the associated health hazards. Learn Yoga way of living at senior citizen workshop to acquire healthy habits that promote longevity.

Emo - Energy This workshop helps one to understand the 17/11/2019 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Balancing relation of emotions and energy levels through simple games and other fun lled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management.

Pregnancy Camp for This 2-days camp enables the would-be-mother 18/11/2019 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Ante & Post Natal to accept the coming event of motherhood 19/11/2019 cheerfully and prepares her without fear or misgivings.

7 Days Health Camp Offered in English, it is an experiential 23/11/2019 - 7:00 am - 7:30 pm (English) introductory course to Yoga theory and practice 29/11/2019 where one can experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

Back and joint camp Manage back, joint disorders like cervical 24/11/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other problems through simple and effective yogic techniques.

Regular Pregnancy Learn and practice simple yoga techniques for a Starts from 9:00 am - 10:00 am class happier pregnancy, delivery and baby! 01/11/2019 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Regular Classes for The hourly classes are scheduled for men who Monday, 6:30 am, 7:30 am, Men wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily Tuesday, 1:00 pm, 5:30 pm, routine. They consist of Asanas, , Thursday and 6:25 pm Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students Friday can enroll on any day of the month.

Regular Classes for The hourly classes are scheduled for women Monday, 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 8:30 am, Women who wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their Tuesday, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, daily routine. They consist of Asanas, Thursday and 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic Friday 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, lifestyle. Students can enroll on any day of the 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm month.

Weekend Classes The duration of the class is one and half hour. Saturday and Saturday Each class is planned for those who wish to Sunday 8:00 am - 9:30 am and practice Yoga but can't spare time on weekdays 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sunday due to their busy schedule. 8: 00 am - 9:30 am and 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Children's Classes Yoga is for everybody - even children. The one Monday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm hour class focuses on teaching children asanas Tuesday, and yogic techniques that will help them Thursday and channelize their energy and focus on their Friday studies better. Children’s Weekend Saturday and 8:00 am - 9:30 am Classes Sunday

Satsang In 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' Every Sunday 9:30 am - 11:30 am (Free- open to all) together. In this interactive one hour session, conducted by Dr. Hansaji, we try to understand the meaning and reality of life based on various topics related to Yoga and wellbeing. Topics for the month of November are as follows: 3/11/2019- Wills & Nominations ( English) 10/11/2019 - Shatkarma Kriya - (Hindi ) 17/11/2019- 5 Koshas ( English) 24/11/2019 - 3 Gunas ( English)

Parisamvada A 30-minute Question & Answer session with Dr. Monday, 7:25 am & 6: 25 pm (Free- open to all) Hansaji on Yoga philosophy, lifestyle Tuesday, management, psychology and various Thursday and psychosomatic problems. Friday 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 specic health problems of the individual.

Samatvam The 3-hour program focuses on individual Every Saturday 1:30 pm-5:00 pm guidance for Life Management and is recommended for all individuals wishing to learn Yoga for relief from health ailments, for a stress- free life and for general tness. The session consists of a lecture by Dr. 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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31 YOGASATTVA Shri Yogendraji - Father of Renaissance

The Yogis learnt without books and knowledge sprang from them in succession. They were teachers who matured their Philosophy in the solitude of mountains and in the hearts of forests for guiding humanity. Knowledge was already in Nature and what they did was to tune themselves with the chords of Nature so as to receive what She gives generously. The human mind being at center, the Yogi controls his energy and becomes receiver and gains mastery over all the Universal thoughts.

Thus to understand the cosmos and its mystery he reads his own mind and.not the books. He sees things with his prophetic power, interpreting the Truth into thoughts. If he has to argue his words are backed by intuition which convinces the listener. Yogis have their way of reading their own mind which explains things better to them than the literature of the books.

Where from the purer thoughts come ? The answer is “from a pure and concentrated mind “. When Yogis concentrate, energy diffusion is arrested and such accumulated instinctive energy convergence leads to emergence of True knowledge from within. It is as if the Soul is getting reected into a steady mind. Soul or Consciousness being the source of True knowledge the Yogi thus taps the source of knowledge from within rather than from outside.

Yogic Concentration , Spiritual insight and intuition—the TRIO In Action against Knowledge gained by Observation, Analysis of physical forms and facts into logical conclusion is like a procient sculptor or a painter producing a master piece with mystical expression.

“Nothing happens by accident, there are innite subtle laws.”

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