January 2020 Contents H E a D L I N E S F O U N D E R ’ S

YOGAJAN 2020SAMONTHLYT NEWSLETTERT OF THEV YOGA INSTITUTE,A INDIA OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD

A THREE-POINT PROGRAM FOR THE NEW YOU SMT. HANSAJI JAYADEVA YOGENDRA

CARE OF THE SKIN YOGA MD

NEED FOR DISCIPLINE DR JAYADEVA YOGENDRA

THE CHANGING IMAGE OF YOGA 20 SHRI. YOGENDRAJI 20 YOGASATTVA JANUARY 2020 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. Need for 24 Discipline 4 P E A R L S O F W I S D O M A Three-point Program For R E C I P E O F The New You T H E M O N T H 25 Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra 12-21 Avocado Soup Yoga For T R A N S F O R M AT I O N Senior Citizens T H R O U G H Y O G A 2 6 T E S T I M O N I A L S Overcoming Depression Shri Manohar Bhatia 6 and Helping Others 2 8 U P C O M I N G through Yoga 22 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 3 1 P U B L I C AT I O N S Care of the Skin 7 G R E AT Y O G I S & C E N T R E S THE CHANGING Dr. Hashmukh Shroff IMAGE OF YOGA Y O G A T E C H N I Q U E Shri Yogendraji O F T H E M O N T H ACCOMPLISH YOUR 23 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION WITH TOP The Yoga Institute 3 ASANAS 8 Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East, Mumbai - 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 • World‘s 1st Ever 365 Follow us on Days Free Yoga • 3-Months TTC 10 EDITOR’S NOTE

Namaste,

A happy New Year and a warm welcome to you all in the 102nd year of The Yoga Institute. With not only a new year but also a new decade upon us, we need to make sure to set attainable goals for ourselves for a happy, healthy and balanced 2020. Yoga can surely help, having weathered many new decades successfully .

What better way to start the new decade than by continuing our self-improvement, guided by our very own guru, Hansaji. She suggests “A Three-point Programme for the New You” that includes Focus, Vairagya and Tapa, helping us to master the demands of the new decade.

This edition of Yogasattva also gives special attention to senior citizens and how they can practice yoga effectively in everyday life. In the winter months, skin care should not be neglected by anyone and we will be sharing some tips on that.

After our celebrations at the end of the old year, stepping into the new one, Dr. Jayadeva reminds of of the “Need for Discipline” in his insightful article on the topic, cautioning us not to give in to chaos, violence and untruth.

Finally, Shri Yogendraji sheds light on the “Changing Image of Yoga” that was as visible when he wrote the article as it is today with ever new permutations of ‘Yoga’ coming to the fore.

Wishing you a joyous and prosperous 2020!

PraneeHYogendra Pranee Hrishi Yogendra

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4 YOGASATTVA PEARLS OF WISDOM A THREE-POINT PROGRAM for THE NEW YOU

new decade is here and everyone is lled with what you eat and how much you eat. Change should always be enthusiasm. This new decade inspires us to transform slow. Slowly reduce the quantity of food and then make a gentle Aourselves for the better. Three most important qualities shift to nutritious and home cooked food. Eventually, you will that you can develop are: Focus, Vairagya (detachment towards reach a stage where you will not have any likes or dislikes for results) and Tapa (working hard) . food. A strong personality needs to be developed that is beyond likes and dislikes. It is possible when you do Tapa (working Focus on knowing yourself thoroughly well, know your body hard). strength and limitations and most importantly, know your mind, its nature, thought processes when with others and when alone, You have to work hard and succeed in life. If you fall down, it is and also know your emotions. If the focus is self-growth then okay, get up again and start again. But do not push yourself very automatically, the attention will not go to others, what others are hard, understand the limitations of your body and respect them. doing, why they are doing it and what they should or should not In one of the cancer camps, I was telling the patients that if they do. reduce overthinking, then their body will heal because then the body will be in touch with the soul. A restless mind doesn’t allow All our sensory organs are open to the external world, hence our going closer to the soul. rst attention goes to the outside world. Somebody’s behavior, somebody’s thoughts, somebody’s action becomes our centre. To be successful in transforming, you will have to put an effort We have to deal with others, hence our mind weighs more and remain self- motivated. Your journey to reach this goal towards the outside world. We have to shift the mind from the should be creative and it is possible only if you know yourself external to the internal to achieve Vairagya or detachment well. from the material world. In Yoga there is a technique called Yoni Mudra where you close all the senses to go within. This should be practised for 5 to 10 minutes a day. Vairagya is a positive virtue, it helps you to do your duty well. If you keep your hand close to your heart, you won’t be able to see it properly. But if you keep it away from you, then you will be able to see it properly and if it has any problems, you can rectify it by doing your duty. Remember we should not change anybody; we have to accept everybody. Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra Now to become a new you, identify the weaknesses and learn Director, The Yoga Institute. from it. For example, if you are a foodie, you need to analyse

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Yoga For Senior Citizens

Yoga can be practised at any age. As we age, there are some 3. ACHAR: Follow proper routine - walk in the morning and do a structural and functional changes happening in our body, for light routine of asanas in the morning and evening. Some example, the muscles become loose, the joints become stiff, our simple breathing techniques like Pranayama I, IV, and IX. Sit in breathing becomes shallow and the immunity level goes down the sun for 20 to 30 minutes daily. and the healing process slows down. Yoga helps us in 4. VICHAR: You are born by choice of the God. Have faith in managing the changes and we are able to live healthily and him and remind yourself that everything is happening by the law joyfully on our own. of the larger reality. It is said that if we accept and adjust ourselves with every situation, the achievement or grace of God We, as senior citizens, remember our past and always feel ‘how automatically happens. strong was I and now, why am I not able to do the same task like before?’. Yoga says you must understand the life process and Here at The Yoga Institute, there are camps for senior citizens do not compare with the past. It teaches us to accept the way we and regular classes where very simple techniques are taught are. Accept the world as it is and enjoy with every person, every like hand, neck and leg exercises, stretching, bending, twisting moment and every situation in life. and compression like Talasana, Standing Vakrasana, Parvatasana and many more. We should adjust ourselves with the situation and the health problem so that we can take care of ourselves.

Yoga is a set of discipline based on four basic factors that should be understood and followed in our daily life.

1. AHAR: Follow discipline in taking your food intake, eat 4 to 5 times a day but remember that food should be easily digestible and never overeat. No solid food intake after 8 pm. Do not eat when upset (angry) or not hungry. 2.VIHAR: Spend some time on a hobby of your choice. Do relaxation at least twice a day (SAVASANA). Spend some time Shri Manohar Bhatia remembering God and meditate on his name.

6 YOGASATTVA YOGA MD Care of the Skin

I found a very useful book by Shri Yogendraji, Hatha Yoga Simplied. I have realized that Yoga is a holistic system of self- culture and it involves and encompasses many branches of science like neurology, anatomy, psychology, physiology. It aims at the development of health of body and mind and through its practice, can give a healthy life and longevity.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It also makes up 15% of the body weight. If this barrier were not there, what would happen? The internal organs, like the heart, the stomach, the lungs, the liver, the pancreas, etc. would be exposed to the injurious effects of the environment like heat, cold, dust, air.

Nature of the Skin

The skin is also called the mirror of the body. In a diseased body, usually the mind cannot remain healthy; the same is true of the skin. What is healthy skin? In my opinion, a skin which has a lustre of its own, is blemishless, soft, supple and free from lesions is considered to be a healthy skin. Many times a skin lesion or condition is an effective or disease.

The skin is composed of three layers: The upper one is called the epidermis. It is paper thin. The second layer is the dermis, which is nine times thicker and has many of the connective tissues. The hypoderm or the subcutaneous tissue is the inner layer containing the fat cells. The thickness of this layer is psycho-cutaneous condition. Neurodermatitis, alopecia, acne distributed beautifully by nature: wherever there is more use, and psoriasis are some of these conditions. As Yoga helps in like the soles of the feet, the thickness is more. The appendages steadying the mind and thus tackling a situation in a balanced of the skin are the hair, the sweat glands, the sebaceous glands way, it helps to deal with these skin conditions, which are and the nails. Certain chemical substances and vitamins are caused by emotional factors. In Yoga, one is taught how to manufactured by the skin with the help of sunlight. The control respiratory movements, these in turn affect the blood sebaceous glands help in oiling the skin and the sweat glands, ow and temperature regulation. When it is very hot, the blood which are deep down with special openings, help in the vessels dilate and when it is cold, they contract, thus helping to excretion of waste products. The skin serves a useful purpose in preserve body heat. From birth to old age, changes in the skin many ways. occur continuously. Skin that is uniform in colour, not too dry or too oily, with a normal lustre and glow, even pigmentation and blemishless, seems to indicate health of the whole person. I What is healthy skin? In my opinion, a skin which has a have noticed that those who practice Yoga regularly have a lustre of its own, soft, supple and free from blemishes. special kind of glow on their faces. It helps to protect the internal organs, it manufactures Vitamin D, it helps to excrete waste products and regulates the temperature to a certain extent. It serves as one of the instruments of perception and sensations like pain, heat, touch, due to sensory nerve endings in the skin.

Mind and the Skin Dr. Hashmukh Shroff Eminent Dermatologist The effect of the mind and the nervous system on the skin is tremendous. It is a common observation that when some people are embarrassed, they blush or when some are angry, they become very red. This shows that the mind has some control over the skin. When emotionally upset, you can end up having a

7 YOGASATTVA YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH

ACCOMPLISH YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION WITH TOP 3 ASANAS

This New Year, many must have made a resolution to practice asana regularly. We have some simple asanas to suggest, which will prove to be very easy to practice for beginners.

Konasana 2

Steps 1. Stand with 2.5 to 3 feet distance between the legs, feet should be parallel and hands on the sides. 2. Raise your left hand straight up, hand close to the ears. 3. Inhaling, bend from the waist to your right. Try not to tilt to the front or back. 4. Hold this position for 6 seconds. 5. Exhaling, return back to the standing position and lower your left hand. 6. Repeat the same on the opposite side. 7. You can practice 3 rounds with a gap after each round.

Limitation/ Contraindication 1. Hypertension, severe cardiac problems 2. Vertigo 3. Facet joint abnormalities, scoliosis, resolving and acute disc prolapse, osteoarthritic, spinal problems 4. Hernia, abnormal surgeries

Benefits 1. Massages and tones muscles on the waist 2. Shoulder and hamstring get stretched 3. Intra-abdominal compression gives massage to internal organs 4. Increases flexibility and strength of spine 5. Management of ankylosing spondylitis 6. Brings peace to mind 7. Improves synchronization between mind and body

Gaumukhasana Steps 1. Stand with 2.5 to 3 feet distance between the legs, feet should be parallel and hands on the sides. 2. Raise your left hand straight up, hand close to the ears. 3. Inhaling, bend from the waist to your right. Try not to tilt to the front or back.

8 YOGASATTVA YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH

4. Hold this position for 6 seconds. 5. Exhaling, return back to the standing position and lower your left hand. 6. Repeat the same on the opposite side. 7. You can practice 3 rounds with a gap after each round.

Pavanmukatasna Steps 1. Lie down on your back with legs fully stretched and together, hands by your side. Inhale. 2. Exhaling, raise your right leg and fold it at the knee joint. Clasp the shin by interlocking the fingers. 3. Stay in the position for 6 seconds. 4. Release the hands and inhaling, straighten your leg. 5. Repeat the same with the other leg and then with both legs.

Limitation/ Contraindication 1. Abdominal surgery, inflammation and pain 2. Cardiac ailments 3. Hernia, piles 4 Not recommended during menstruation and pregnancy

Benefits 1. Relief from flatulence 2. Deep internal pressure massage in the waist zone and pelvic region 3. Cures constipation, sluggish liver, weak functioning | of abdominal and pelvic organs 4. Releases toxins from the body 5. Brings mental clarity

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11 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Honourable Governor of Maharashtra and Shri Madan Bahalji, MD, Adfactors PR lighting the lamp to mark the start of 101 Years of The Yoga Institute and 25 years of Free Yoga Education at BMC schools in the presence of Smt. Hansaji Yogendra.

The Governor applauded the seless Honourable Dignitaries Smt. Hansaji, Governor of dedication The Yoga Institute has Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari and MD of shown in this mammoth initiative of Adfactors Shri Madan Bahalji at the grand event of reaching out and building a strong completion of 101 years of The Yoga Institute and 25 foundation in Yoga among the years of providing free education to BMC schools. underprivileged.

12 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Shri Hrishi Yogendra, Assistant Director, The Yoga Institute, along with Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, taking a peaceful walk around the Institute's campus.

Happy faces of the hard working BMC school teachers and principals with the honourable dignitaries at the event.

The dedicated The Yoga Institute team for providing Yoga Education at BMC schools.

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It was an eventful day at Indore, Smt. Hansaji lovingly addressing the crowd n 1st December 2019.

The event was graced by the people of Indore making it huge and listening to the wisdom of Smt. Hansaji on 1st December 2019.

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Students graciously completed the 7-Day Health Camp’s 819th batch.

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Happy group of people on completion of Swadhyaya - Level 1 of Yoga Psychology in December.

To make the life of ofce goers easy, TYI arranged a special workshop for the employees of ASK Investment Managers Limited on 3rd Dec.

16 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Senior Citizen Camp held on 4th December in association with National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Centre for the Study of Social Change (CSSC), Regional Resource Training Centre (RRTC)

Women from Explora Experts shining under the guidance of Smt. Hansaji on 19th November.

17 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Dance and yoga go hand-in-hand and to let the dancers ow freely, TYI arranged a session for students from Terence Lewis Dance Academy

A joyful session of dance meditation during the 7-Day Health Camp

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Yoga is also about recreation and so a fun Yogic concept activity was arranged during the 1- Month TTC class

Pooja Heliwal successfully completed a session for the students of Dr Pritam Ayurveda on 19th Dec. at TYI

19 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES > SOCIAL SERVICE INITIATIVES

Bidding Farewell to a year's stress and Welcoming the New Year feeling refreshed and blissful at the Yoga By The Bay on 28th December 2019.

Participants attend Yoga Camp for Cancer Management on 25th December 2019.

20 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES > SOCIAL SERVICE INITIATIVES

We always wish only the best for children and so imparting Yoga knowledge to BMC school children gives The Yoga Institute a sense of service towards them.

Smt. Hansaji's aim to serve the society is seen when she gives away sattvik food to the hardworking people on the streets at the Annam Brahma initiative by TYI

21 YOGASATTVA TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA

Overcoming Depression and Helping Others through Yoga A Case Study

Twinkle Digesh Chheda is an energetic, bubbly yoga teacher and was completely ne soon after. Now, I do my meditation and who smiles often and makes those around her feel at ease. It is without any reason, I am happy,” she says. And this calmness and hard to believe that she joined The Yoga Institute in 2015 balance of mind has affected her surroundings too. Twinkle stays because she was feeling low and depressed. “A friend in a joint family that consists of 13 people in total - apart from her suggested I join The Yoga Institute,” she said. “So I did the 7- in-laws, her husband and her 11-year-old son, there are also two Day Camp and was hooked - brothers-in-law and their I wanted to know more about families. “My own positivity is y o g a a n d g o d e e p e r, affecting my surroundings,” e s p e c i a l l y i n t e r m s o f says Twinkle. “My husband, anatomy, Bhagavad Gita and my family is very happy.” bhavas - and joined the 2- Year TTC.” And even Twinkle’s yoga classes have changed: While More than four years later, she thought of yoga as an Twinkle can honestly say that exercise before, now she she is a changed person: goes deeper and explains “Yoga has changed me in the bhavas in layperson- terms of relationships, my friendly terms in her classes, profession and my own self,” be they group or individual she states. “I used to have classes, pre- or post-natal expectations from people, y o g a o r c l a s s e s f o r due to which I used to get sad corporates. “When I make and depressed. Now, I do people do asanas now, I pranayama and I feel I am a e x p l a i n t o t h e m t h e balanced person. Instead of experiences - forward- changing the world, I change bending for example - and myself. Instead of getting they feel really relaxed. It is upset, I see the positive even really affecting them, their when things are bad for me.” whole body and the whole class is more relaxed. Twinkle cannot stress the importance of pranayama and Before, it was more strenuous but now there is 10 minutes of meditation enough and has even incorporated them in her compulsory shavasana and Om chanting.” professional yoga classes. She teaches six classes a day, Monday through Friday, and Thursdays are dedicated to And whatever she has learned, Twinkle passes on to her pranayama exclusively. “We do 40 minutes of pranayama and students: When one of them developed a thyroid condition, then 20 minutes of shavasana with music so that the students Twinkle advised her to try Om chanting and within a month, the can focus their thoughts.” After initial hesitation due to the student’s test results came back normal again. This was based on misconception that yoga means vigorous asanas, students now Twinkle’s own experience who developed a thyroid condition in look forward to Thursdays and their chance to relax. May but was sure she wanted to give yoga a chance before she tried any medication. So she focused on the appropriate asanas In one student’s case, a 53-year-old woman, the regular and Om chanting, and now all her test results are in range again. pranayama practice with Twinkle even saved her life: She was watching a movie in a theatre in Andheri when she had a heart For the New Year, Twinkle is excited to continue her internship at attack. Though she was rushed to the hospital immediately, the The Yoga Institute, which she recently started. Now, she is journey took time because the hospital is located in Dadar. She helping 2-Year and 7-Month TTC students out on Saturdays and underwent bypass surgery and the doctor later told her that had is grateful to Ramendra Sir for the opportunity and his guidance. her lungs not be strong due to the regular pranayama practice, For 2020 she says “Be committed to your sadhana. Don’t worry, she would have not survived the long journey to the hospital. just go with the ow.”

Twinkle has long understood the benets of a yoga way of life. “I was going through depression when I joined The Yoga Institute

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22 YOGASATTVA REMEMBERING GREAT YOGIS

THE CHANGING IMAGE OF YOGA By SHRI YOGENDRAJI

them what they adumbrate. This agentship of Yoga associated with divine beings was later supplemented with the spiritual and metaphysical quintessence of what may be regarded as the highest achievement of life. The identity of Yoga thus became rooted in extramundane thinking, mediation and highest ecause of the mercurial mind of humans, the image of attainments. The mystic paragon however got further bedeviled the fundamental truth and facts take on different forms at by the magical and miracle-mongering. Bdifferent stages in the history of humankind. And, while it is desirable that in this process, the true facts and the Hazy as such a personication was, an attempt to present a rm fundamental truths should not change, it has unfortunately so and integral image of the total yoga-content – including even the happened that with the passage of time, truths have become physical – was made by Pataῆjali. Here, Yoga stood as the perverse and dubious in the minds of human beings. A stage in redeemer of all human sufferings (bhavatāpenataptānām history has now been reached where even sublimity has been yogohi paramauṣadhihi). It embodied the birth of a science that reduced to ridicule. This change in the presentation of what- is to bestow upon human beings all that is best in health, once-was is a common phenomenon, and Yoga has not been happiness, peace and freedom. But because of the references able to escape such retribution with the passage of time - ve – which might have been injected later to supernatural powers, thousand years or more - due to the mercurial human mind. which follow in the human evolution through Yoga, the xation on miracles and the impossible seized the popular mind. The changes in the original image occur also because of the change in thinking, need and circumstances at every stage of The metaphysical Yoga and its applied methods thus found religious, philosophical, historical, sociological, political, place in almost everything but more so in all extremes. industrial and what else in the life of humans. For example, in Consequently, the popular notions of Yoga and the yogin ranged the case of religion, the symbolization that grew out of its truths from burying underground to ying in the air, from digesting has become so distorted that one does not know whether what poisons to living on nothing, from leaving the body at will to living is now referred to as religion is genuine religion. In fact, such an forever, from meditation to union with God, from immunity incarnation turns out to be nothing else but mere formalities and against cause and effect to eternal liberation and so forth. In rituals - sometimes in direct conict with the origin. So also does fact, there is no limit to such vague representations when it the projection of democracy get blurred when the good of a comes to yoga because even a gymnast is now a yogin, a nature ruling few supersedes the interest of many. As a result, the cure practitioner is also a yogin, so is the allopath and all such image of religion as the dispenser of truths has been ejected by who have become advisers on Yoga to the Government of India. the rising commission of science, which has taken over as the Such changing and confusing distortion of yoga is a great agonist of truths. obstacle in the progress of the subject either at the individual, social or governmental level. It is essential, therefore, that the Yoga has also suffered this common fate and what therefore is true image of Yoga as a redeemer of human sufferings should now called Yoga is often what Yoga is not. The original be rstly reinstated at the ideological level to be simultaneously mythological personication of Yoga rested on something reinforced at the ideological level to be simultaneously primordial inherent as the innite knowledge with the First Being reinforced by the application of its technology through the media who evolved this universe. This image later included the gods of those who are experts not only with one of these but with both and goddesses whose knowledge and practice of Yoga made - the ideology and technology of Yoga.

23 YOGASATTVA YOGIC INSIGHTS

Need for Discipline

By Dr Jayadeva Yogendra

For a society or a country to be well governed, a certain In a permissive society, exceptions become the rules and discipline and self-control become necessary. Allowing each to rules remain as mere exceptions. live as he or she likes is sure to lead to chaos as the interests of individuals are likely to conict. What will follow is violence and In a permissive society, exceptions become the rule and the untruth - in fact, both are synonymous in Yoga. If suffering has rules remain as mere exceptions. So whatever principles, been the lot of humankind even after centuries of civilization and commandments, rules, etc. were formulated by religion, ethics, culture, it speaks ill of the society and the world that did not sociology, economics, law and so on have remained operative benet from these. Have we ever thought why our civilization only for those who respect and obey them. Others who dened and culture – with all their promises and traditions of religion, the structure and authority behaved cynically. After much science, philosophy, sociology, economics, politics and what deliberation on the issues of right and wrong, a framework of else there is – have so far failed to give a positive shape to a rules, customs and commandments happens to be projected – normal human society where everyone can live in peace, can and do we not nd them uniformly good everywhere? But these enjoy happiness and be free? We hardly realize that this is due fail to be imperative. Exceptions enjoyed by a few become an to the bane of a permissive society, which is not the product of eyesore to all others and the latter in their turn take every today as some think, but which is an evil that made inroads, opportunity to perpetrate the same on the sky. When the though in small measure, right from the beginning of our majority becomes involved in an act that is socially and legally civilization and culture. For example, the divine rights of royalty wrong, there is very little left to be done but to look the other way. and the might and main of a privileged class had scant respect This permissiveness is the Magna Carta for the vegetative for self-control and discipline. Their behavior pattern was society that is self-centered and opposed to conventions, governed by their attitude, which held self-control in contempt discipline, rules and commandments of any kind. Its interest lies and discipline as abasement. in self-satisfaction at every opportunity and by every means possible. There is no directive except sensate pleasure though it may be temporary and consequently harmful even to itself.

24 YOGASATTVA RECIPE OF THE MONTH AVOCADO SOUP Did you know that the avocado is one of the few fruits that contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, the good fat? Plus, it has nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, which makes it a good nutrient-dense food. Making avocado soup is thus a wonderful, nutritious choice for the whole family, especially in the winter. The great thing about this recipe is that it is easy to prepare and does not require much time. Not to forget that it is healthy and tasty too!

Ingredients & Method

• 3 tomatoes, deseeded and Blend all ingredients together, pour in bowls and top diced with your favourite vegetables. • 1 cup carrot juice • 3 cups coconut milk • 1⁄2 avocado • 2 tablespoons coriander • 2 tablespoons parsley • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 teaspoons salt

25 YOGASATTVA TESTIMONIAL

NITIN GADKARI It is remarkable that The Yoga Institute has been actively taking part in the Minister of Road promotion and propagation of Classical Yoga across the globe and for Transport Highways making the world a better place to live in with its saying “World Harmony & Shipping, Begins Within”. I congratulate and extend my best wishes to all those who are associated with The Yoga Institute. Government of India

The Yoga Institute is a name which I was aware of. But I had the best NIMESH MEHTA experience ever when I attended full day workshop along with my staff. It was Director & Head, an eye-opener for each one of us. We enjoyed learning simple yet extremely Sales & Products, effective Asanas and Pranayama. We relived our childhood when we played ASK Investment games; it was the best recreation for us. Working non-stop never made us Managers Limited realize how important it is to take a break from hectic routine. The lush green campus has enriching positive vibes, I feel like coming back. The Yoga Institute has denitely made a difference in our life. The freshness and the sweetness of the taste of Satvik meals is unforgettable. I thank The Yoga Institute for providing us with a different aspect of life which was missing in our life.

SURUCHI I have been working with this institute from the last 15 years; it’s like a PARMAR home away from home. The atmosphere of my workplace is very friendly Teacher at and gives me a chance to interact with different kinds of people and The Yoga Institute everyone is free to express their opinion. We also receive great motivation from Hansaji and our seniors. I’m thankful to her as she has always energised my creativity and solved our issues. I see her as my mother, she is my inspiration. I have learned a lot from her and this institute and with each day, there is new growth in me. I feel so proud to be a part of The Yoga Institute that works for the benet of the people. Thank you!

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NICOLAS I am a one month TTC student at the Yoga Institute. I have known about the GERARD Yoga Institute through a friend and I am very glad I chose to have the course Student from here. Indeed, the emphasis here is put on the history and philosophy of yoga Mexico as well as meditative and pranayama techniques. I actually suffer from arthritis and am able to follow the asanas classes at my own pace.

Everyone is so kind and comprehensive. Tips are also given to include yoga in our everyday life no matter how stressful it is. I highly recommend this place to practice yoga or follow a TTC.

I joined TYI for 7 day Health Camp in August 2019, not knowing what will GUNJAN become of me in mere 7 days. The rst of transformations was felt in the SUGANDHI karma yoga class. I felt as if one of the most nagging questions about Sadhaka dharma/ duty was answered in the simplest words to me. I realized I didn’t choose the institute, the Institute chose me. The best part about the institute is it never forces you to think only in one direction, it encourages you to ask right questions, be with the questions and then enjoy the pure joy of nding those answers for yourself. I have never felt so fortunate before. Gratitude ows effortlessly in me every day.

POOJA RAWAT It's been a great journey to be a part of this splendid Institute, which Sadhaka teaches you all the real aspects of Yoga. When I rst came here, I didn't have much interest to be honest, but after spending a day here, I fell in love with all its people, atmosphere, surroundings, food and classroom environment. I have known so many beautiful souls here, all coming with a different story and Yoga means a lot to all of them. This institute taught me how to be independent, condent, and proud of who I am. I would want everyone who has a keen interest in Yoga to join this amazing and precious journey.

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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 01/01/2020 10:00 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, 01/01/2020 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 Sutras and 9:30 am -10:30 am Samkhya Philosophy.

1 Year TTC Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Starting on Monday to Friday (Advanced Teachers Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, 01/01/2020 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Training Course - QCI - counseling, public speaking, methodology of LEVEL II) teaching, practice teaching, essentials of (Hindi) anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutras and Samkhya Philosophy.

3 Months TTC Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, 25/01/2020 - Monday to Saturday (Advanced Teachers Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, 20/04/2020 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Training Course - QCI - counseling, public speaking, methodology of LEVEL II) teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutras and Samkhya Philosophy.

Karma Yoga Karma Yoga is yoga of action done with 04/01/2020 8:30 am - 12:30 pm awareness, detachment and love. The Karma Yoga workshop gives us the tools of everyday life to negate the evils of our actions.

21 Days Better Living This is a 5- day workshop aimed at training 05/01/2020 - Morning batch (English): Course ourselves to be aware of our thought processes, 25/01/2020 Monday to Friday control them and thereby harness our own latent 7:30 am to 8:45 am potentials. 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

Weight Management Learn how to manage weight permanently 04/01/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Camp through a holistic approach.

Cardiac & Hypertension Experience the unique method of preventing and 05/01/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Camp treating heart-related ailments.

7 Days Health Camp Offered in Hindi, it is an experiential introductory 11/01/2020 - 7:00 am - 7:30 pm (Hindi) course to Yoga theory and practice where one 17/01/2020 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 11/01/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 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 how to not let stress negatively impact 12/01/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Camp work and health.

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Meditation Camp All the techniques of classical Yoga of Patanjali 18/01/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm aim to create more awareness in individuals which helps them discover the self shining forth in one's own true nature. Recent research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.

Pranayama Camp A steady breath leads to a steady mind. 11/01/2020 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Specially designed to revitalize and recharge both body and mind, the Pranayama workshop empowers one with the practice of breathing techniques that can be integrated into daily routines.

Emo – Energy This workshop helps one understand the 18/01/2020 - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Balancing relation of emotions and energy levels through 19/01/2020 simple games and other fun-lled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management.

Life management Enhance your personality physically, mentally, 19/01/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm emotionally and spiritually through Yoga. This camp includes guidance on self-development, concentration, relaxation, mind & memory training.

Pregnancy Camp for This 2-day camp enables would-be-mothers to 20/01/2020 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Ante & Post Natal accept the coming event of motherhood 21/01/2020 cheerfully and prepares them without fear or misgivings.

7 Days Health Camp Offered in English, it is an experiential 25/01/2020 - 7:00 am - 7:30 pm (English) introductory course to Yoga theory and practice 31/02/2020 where one can experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

Back Joint Disorder Manage back & joint disorders like cervical 26/01/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Camp spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and other problems through simple and effective yogic techniques.

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, Pranayamas, 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, 10:30 am daily routine. They consist of Asanas, Thursday and noon, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic Friday 12:00PM, 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, lifestyle. Students can enroll on any day of the 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, month. 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm

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, practice Yoga but can't spare time on weekdays 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm due to their busy schedule. Sunday 8: 00 am - 9:30 am, 10:30 am - 12:00pm

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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 Sanskrit 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' Every Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30 am (Free- open to all) together. In this interactive, one hour session conducted by 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 January are as follows: ● 5 Jan - New Year Resolutions (English) special guest Dr. D.C. Patwardhan ● 12/1- बुरी आदत से छु टकारा (Hindi) ● 19/1 - Virya (strength) - (English) ● 26/01 - Journey of Madhavdasji (English)

Parisamvada A 30-minute Question & Answer session with Dr. Monday, 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 Modern Yoga Renaissance

The Vedas reveal the unusual character and the deep insights of Yogis. Though the authors of the Vedas have remained unknown, they must have had highly cultured brains to perceive such supernormal thoughts. Even subsequent scriptures like the Upanishads and Darshanas describe the insights of Yogis on variety of subjects based on the pure observation of Nature and reconrm the story of their intuitional capacity.

Take for example, Kapila’s theory of Cosmogony, and his whole teaching known as Samkhya Philosophy is based on the “iron laws of Nature “. The minds of Yogis must have been highly concentrated minds; a stage much higher than our present stage of physical and mental planes. Consequently, they would see Reality face-to-face. They must have been able to control their inner activities and misleading perceptions to realise that ultimate Truth — that stage of higher Super Consciousness.

It is not only in India that we nd such higher type of Rishis, but also in other parts of the world where the Almighty has bestowed His light in humans. Hence the word “Yogis“ is not only applicable to Indian saints but to the saints of far off countries as well. Socrates, Mansur, Christ and others were also Yogis who realised the presence of God in every atom. It is after such realisation that the Yogi says...... ”I AM GOD“.

“If you want to achieve much, care not for life, but if you care for life, you must not expect to achieve much”

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