YOGASATTVA OCTOBER 2018 ISSUE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE INSTITUTE, OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD

THE OCEAN IN A DROP SMT. HANSAJI ’S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON HER BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY MESSAGES

SOLE TO SOUL AMRITA RAO

BALANCED STATE OF MIND DR. JAYADEVA YOGENDRA C ONTENTS

THE OCEAN SMT. HANSAJI - IN A DROP THE EPITOME SMT. HANSAJI JAYADEVA YOGENDRA‘S OF INTERVIEW HOUSEHOLDER YOGI FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY 6 4-5

YOGA FOR TYI HEADLINES PUBLICATIONS & PARKINSON'S CENTRES DISEASE YOGA MD 7 16-21 31 BAITHAK CHALANA SOLE TO SOUL SAHAJ BHAVASANA

YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH 8 AMRITA RAO 22-23 FREE WOMEN'S BALANCED CAMP & NEW TYI STATE OF MIND CENTRE IN GOA FEATURED ACTIVITY 9 DR. JAYADEVA YOGENDRA 24 SMT. HANSAJI'S ASOKA TREE DIVINE GRACE REHABILITATES GREEN YOGASPHERE 25 A LIFE TESTIMONIALS TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA 10 26-27

The Yoga Institute BIRTHDAY WISHES UPCOMING Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East, - 400055, India. ACTIVITIES Email: [email protected] Tel: +91-22-26122185/+91-22-26110506 www.theyogainstitute.org 11-15 28-30 Follow us on EDITOR’S NOTE

Namaste,

aa is always motivating, guiding, supporting and nurturing, she is at the forefront of our house, our institute and our lives. Fondly addressed as Maa, not only by me, but by most of the sadhakas of The Yoga Institute, she is much more deserving Mof our love and respect. Her ever-smiling eyes, so pure, no pretense without any guise. Her reassuring words and firm hands urge us all to sustain against all odds. She is an inspiration who makes everyone believe that they have wings and can achieve things. She loves without reasons and that doesn't change with seasons. She accepts everything wholeheartedly even in the darkest of the hour, exhibiting supreme emotional strength and unmatched willpower.

Reflecting Dr.Jayadeva’s absolute balanced state of mind, Hansaji demonstrated the same with elegance during the passing away of her life partner, Dr Saab, which was immediately followed by the birth of her grandson, Saatvik. Putting to practice all that she teaches, she stated that, “ Dr. Saab has moved on and we too have to continue ahead.” Wearing her charismatic smile, she promptly visited the newborn to bless him and stated that, “It is my duty to graciously welcome our next generation.” Only a lady who has been completely dedicated to Yoga way of life could have responded to such a challenging situation with so much love, compassion and understanding.

The Yoga Institute takes the opportunity to honor Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra on her 71st birthday. As we celebrate another year in the life of our beloved Maa and Yoga Guru, she continues to inspire millions across the globe to embark on this wonderful journey of Yoga way of living.

We all know that we are just a drop in the ocean; however Maa, who is an epitome of Householder yogi, is an ocean in a drop. As we value all the birthday wishes that have been pouring in from all over the world, we have humbly attempted to acknowledge and highlight just a few of the love-filled expressions here.

Happy Birthday Maa! We pray and wish that you keep showering us all with your love and wisdom.

Pranee H. Yogendra Editor PEARLS OF WISDOM

THE OCEAN LIFE & FAMILY

How has Saatvik (your grandson) changed your life? IN A DROP Time and discipline used to rule my life earlier, now Saatvik rules it. I have become more flexible, expressive, and young again. Mujhe bhudhi nahin hone dega

What will you do on a complete day off…no work at all? I would just sit and close my eyes to meditate or sing, listen to music, read and write. Though I hardly get this much time.

If you can become invisible for a day what would you do? I would visit as many people as I can, who are suffering. Just sit next to them and give them love and energy. I will also spend some time sitting near a river or mountains.

What is that one thing you want people to remember you about? Remember me for love, joy and care and while remembering, spread the same in the world.

Which is your favourite song? I like classical music, so my all time favourite is Ja, tumse na boloon Kanhaiya. I remember singing this to my son, Patanjali when he was young, he would catch my Saree while dancing with me. I now sing for Saatvik.

What is one wish that you would put on your “bucket” list? When you lead your life with a sense of duty, everything in life becomes bucket list worthy. Dr Saab always stressed doing with a sense of duty and not desire. When life is about acceptance, everything comes your way.

Talking about Dr Saab, what is your fondest memory of him? (With a hearty and delightful laughter) When we finally decided to get married, I took Dr Saab's hand and kissed it lightly. He was embarrassed and bemused; I was overwhelmed and touched by his simplicity and purity. He always led such a life of simplicity.

What is/are your spiritual practices? Doing my duty is one of the most important spiritual practices. It keeps me in my present. Whenever I get time, I close my eyes and sit still, I reach absorptive state readily. Being mindful and integrating simple in routine activities keeps my body and mind active.

We all have heard our Pujya Maa Hansa ji speak eloquently and with compassion. One can sit and listen to her endlessly, spellbound by her divine presence. Here is yet another opportunity to scoop up her divine wisdom, albeit with a twist. To mark the occasion of her Birthday this month, we requested Hansa Ma to answer some of the questions. This time we threw a challenge of doing it in quick rapid- fire manner. Hansa Ma lapped up the challenge in her hallmark enthusiastic style.

The result is nothing but marvel. I sat down spellbound as Hansa Ma spoke with child like eagerness, reflecting deeply on her experiences. An Exclusive Interview The answers punctuated with her wisdom were brief. Every moment of Smt. Hansaji felt life experiencing an entire ocean roaring in a drop. Indeed, brevity Jayadeva Yogendra is the soul of wit. Read on as Hansa Ma reflects on her life, her beloved by Neelam Vaswani students and on Yoga and The Yoga Institute. YOGASATTVA 04 BIG PROBLEMS, SIMPLE SOLUTIONS YOGA AND LIFE

My children are addicted to chocolates. What should I do? Householder or Yogi? Why? Cutting it out completely and threats won’t work. Encourage eating an A good and responsible householder is a de facto (by default) a Yogi. apple/roasted channa afterwards, which will help to dislodge sticky You can't separate both. Accepting and doing your responsibilities is a pieces. Slowly restrict them to particular days and include other sweet true reflection of a Yogi. things, like home-made Mithai. Build a habit of thorough brushing at night. What is something that many people take seriously but shouldn't? My husband doesn’t woo me the way he used to do. What is the Life! Enjoy it till it lasts. Past - you can't change; future - you have no solution? clue; so accept and live in present. Now you woo him! Women put lot of pressure on men for doing things. Stop expecting and start giving. Life has a way of sending return gifts What happens after death? when least expected! You will know after you die! Your soul continues the journey. Where? Find when you die; till that time, live joyously. What are top 5 qualities that I look for in my life partner? It is important that he/she should a) have financial security/confidence Suggest 3 things that can impact one's life positively? to earn b) be health conscious, c) pursues a passion/hobby, d) be spiritual Find time to a) sit still and meditate, b) eat mindfully and on time and c) and not religious, and e) have faith to make relationship work. count your blessings. Write at least 5 positive points in a diary before your sleep. I am confused. Should I follow my passion or money? If your passion is targeted in right direction with right effort, it will yield How to develop compassion/ empathy for a better society? money. Just working foolhardily is meaningless; you should be able to Purity of self and contentment is important before you extend it to earn for basic subsistence. Don’t waste time, work diligently on whatever others. Work on your purity and start with small acts of kindness. you take up, passion will follow. Compassion will slowly come.

I am trying to give up smoking. What can help me? What is the purpose of life? You cannot just remove a faulty habit; you have to create a new one. Start To live joyfully and be useful to others. loving something positive like singing, dancing, running etc. Chew on saunf, sesame seeds, dhaniya dana when pangs strike. Get support from What is your message to the upcoming Yoga Teachers? family /friends and above all maintain a good routine. Don't become teachers, become learners. Be a lifelong student first.

I am a very rational; find it difficult to believe in God? What should If a religion doesn't believe in afterlife, how can Karma be I do develop faith? explained to them? A working faith is required for any action. Faith brings courage to act and Who has seen past or future, just focussing on present life can also also puts doubting mind to rest. Having faith in a God is one of the help explain Karma. Live in now and understand the repercussions of alternatives, having faith in any higher reality and cause can also help. your actions.

My parents are very old fashioned and stubborn and can’t gel with What will The Yoga Institute be 50 years from now? my wife? What do I do? True to its motto of spreading Yoga to Householders, reaching out to Parents accepted you when you were kids. Work together with your wife, each and every individual and making it simple and accessible. Along support her and accept your parents as they are. Life is much bigger than with elementary education, Yoga should become first lesson for just the daily mundane chores. Your acceptance will bring peace to you everyone. Art of living before art of earning. and your parents.

Gratitude to Hansa Maa, for her candid answers and for being Should I wait to fall in love and go for arranged marriage? her warm and patient self. I am sure after reading the interview, First things first, develop a good and healthy friendship. That will help you are yearning for more. There are many platforms now, to you, whether it is a love or an arranged marriage. Falling in love is tune in to Hansa Maa's wisdom and divine persona. You can overrated; cultivate honest love, which happens when you understand also ask questions not covered here. each other well.

You can read books (Yoga for All, Call of Yoga and many more), I don’t like any vegetables and find it difficult to stick to Satvic Diet. follow web series Yoga and You, or YouTube Channel), or What should I do? simply join for free Parisamvad (on weekdays morning and Yoga believes that likes and dislikes are temporary. Mix vegetables with evening), and Satsang (Sunday). your favourite foods and get creative to include vegetables in your diet like smoothies, soups, toppings etc. Slowly your taste buds will accept them. www.theyogainstitute.org

YOGASATTVA 05 FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY

Smt. Hansaji - The epitome of Householder Yogi

o have a teacher who teaches you the art of living a life, in this big him to his seat with so much confidence and strength. Her love for Dr. wide world is a great fortune and a blessing. Meet my revered Jayadeva has touched hearts of so many people. Tteacher, Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, lovingly called as Hansaji by thousands and thousands of students from India and all Also, her contribution in the field of Yoga is exceptional. She has great around the world, who admire her as a great teacher of life. A great insight in healing people from various mental and physical problems; human being and a great soul, she is an ideal example of love, her teachings on scientific Yoga and Therapy are the most precise and compassion, wisdom, intelligence. I joined The Yoga Institute in 2006. I practical. She has a solution to life problems of so many people, be it a knew very little that this place would change my life. This place brought in senior citizen, a child, a teenager, a pregnant woman or a professional. me enormous clarity towards life. And Hansaji is the heart of the Yoga Institute. With her presence, this place has become a home and abode of She is like a sculptor who can slowly mould and carve people's peace for many who come from all over the world. Like a mother, she personality and psychology to bring the best out of them. supports, nurtures and guides all those who come here. Thank you Hansaji for all that you do and for being what you are. She is strong like a mountain, radiant like a sun, matured like a tree, Happy Birthday! flowing like a river and wise like a goddess. She teaches us some great and precious lessons with the roles that she plays to fulfill her duty with great patience as a mother, a wife, a teacher, a guide and a friend. The sight and words of Hansaji can pacify any agitated mind.

I clearly remember her teachings, and even now her words filled with power keep echoing to so many of us and bring bright rays of hope. It was in the evening Parisamvad, after Patanjali's passing away, she said “If you know how to love in this world, you can create again all that that you have lost. You can bring love in your life and other people's life”. Also I Jeenal LMYC, Hong Kong admire and respect Hansaji for her dedication and commitment towards Dr. Jayadeva. The scenes from the evening Parisamvad are so fresh in my Jeenal Mehta mind. Each and every day, she would hold Dr. Jayadeva's hand and walk

YOGASATTVA 06 YogaMD Yoga for Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD): : According to the It is a neurodegenerative disorder that Parkinson's Research Foundation affects predominantly dopamine- (PRF), “Controlling your breath producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons helps in moments of panic in a specific area of the brain called such as feet sticking to the floor when substantia nigra. It is reported that a walking.” Pranayama also helps in person with Parkinson's usually starts reducing tremors, improving overall developing symptoms anywhere from lung capacity and overall endurance. age 50 to 80 years. According to Recreation: Keeping a light & research, in people with PD, besides positive attitude along with yoga physical benefits, practicing Yoga practice goes a far way to help with the helped to boost mood, enhance sleep managing the stresses inherent in a quality and also reduce patient's blood diagnosis of Parkinson's. Smiling and p r e s s u r e a n d t r e m o r s, w h i l e laughing during movement boost its improving lung capacity. benefits.

Signs and symptoms: Music therapy: Music therapies can • A quiver generally begins in a limb, often in the individual's hand(s) or be effective in gait training by providing a steady rhythm for gait and finger(s) stride, improve initiation of movement, decrease freezing episodes • Impaired posture and balance and thereby helping to prevent falls. Simple periodic movements • Slowness in the execution of movement (bradykinesia) around a room, or shifting from one foot to the other and alternating • Rigid muscles (including facial muscles) arm swings while sitting in a chair. • Loss of automatic movements (reflexes) • Speech & Handwriting changes Movement with music has been shown to improve range of motion, strength, and hand coordination. These effects are enhanced when the • Dementia movements cross the midline of the body touching opposite ear, or • Problems with the autonomic nervous system, such as crossing hand to opposite knee in a seated twist) due to the brain uncontrolled movements or spasms. hemisphere coordination required in these actions.

Role of Yoga: Mantra: Sound–chanting and kirtan help to improve speech, Yoga is one of the most beneficial complementary therapies for breathing and slowness of movement. Parkinson's disease (PD), helping to increase flexibility; improve posture; loosen tight, painful muscles; build confidence; and through these Relaxation techniques: Yoga promotes relaxation and helps a benefits, enhance quality of life. person get a good night's sleep through techniques like Relaxation Asanas like , etc., Yogendra Pranayama IV- Asanas: They can help the person to become more familiar with his (Abdominal Breathing), Nishpandabhava, etc. body and its capabilities. Asanas that help to strengthen core - , modified backward bending asanas, naukasana, , etc. aid in countering the rounding shoulders and correct the stooped posture that often accompanies PD.

Weight bearing yoga postures like cat and camel pose, target specific muscle groups, which one can use to his advantage to help control tremors.

Seated and assisted postures may be more accessible for those with limited mobility or any feelings of unsteadiness.

Jigna Panchmatia, Movements that can be done in bed help with morning stiffness. Physiotherapist Yastikasana and lateral stretches and gentle hamstring warm-ups, knees- to-chest pose are great ways to begin the day.

YOGASATTVA 07 YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH

Baithak Chalana Sahaj Bhavasana (BCSB) Hip walking sitting on ground

In order to practice hip walking choose wooden or tile flooring. It cannot be done on carpeted flooring.

Note: In this practice you will be using the strength of your abdomen and lower back. Caution: Avoid this practice if you have a weak back, any problems with the abdominal area.

VARIATION - 1 Baithak Chalan 1: Hip Walking in One Place 1. Sit on the floor with both legs together and outstretched. Hands in a walking stance. Keep the abdomen well tucked in. 2. Lift the right hip as though you are going to move with it. 3. Keep the hip down and lift the left hip up and put it down. 4. Continue this alternate movement of the hips.

VARIATION - 2 Baithak Chalan 2: Hip Walking- Moving Forward 1. Sit on the floor with both legs together and outstretched. Keep hands in a walking stance. Keep the abdomen tucked in. 2. Begin moving using the hips as though you are walking with your hips.

VARIATION - 3 Baithak Chalan 1: Hip Walking- Going Behind 1. Sit in the same way as above. 2. Keeping the abdomen tucked in, move the hips back and forth in a way that you move backwards.

YOGASATTVA 08 FEATURED ACTIVITY

Free Women's camp

On Smt Hansaji's Birthday, 8th October 2018 10.30am to 1.30pm

By SVADHIT

At The Yoga Institute Santacruz East

Opening of a new centre in GOA

The Yoga Institute in Goa is an abode of holistic yoga wellness, a perfect path to self-discovery and self-improvement. Hidden jewel amongst islands, The Yoga Institute, Goa is located at Viva Chorao. It is spread over 7 acres, ensconced on the banks of river Mandovi. Conveniently located, it is just 5 kms away from Panaji.

This experience of a yogic way of life is a magic wand to detox your body, mind and soul. While Announcing Basic Teacher's Training Certication performing asanas, all you hear is (200 Hrs. TTC) Level 1 Certication. the rhythm of gentle oceanic Starting from 1st November 2018 waves. While practicing Pranayamas, all you breathe is the pristine coastal air.

YOGASATTVA 09 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA Smt. Hansaji's divine grace rehabilitates a life

Case Study- took charge of her life. “The daily counselling sessions with Hansaji were really fulfilling and help me a lot,” she recollects. She understood and A horrific real-life story of physical and mental abuse. learnt to take life as it comes courageously and positively.

Sidhu was a beautiful girl; beautiful complexion and beautiful face, but Sidhu availed the opportunity of free education offered by the gracious her life had been far from beautiful. Her eyes spoke about her deep Yoga guru Hansaji and studied to become a Yoga teacher. She became a suffering and pain in life. She had come to Smt. Hansaji and her well-respected Yoga teacher. Sidhu became a very integral part of the distressed story tumbled out. She had gone through which no girl should. Institute, and she would take the Institute’s international students on trips She had been abused in childhood by her own father and later on was to see the city and helped with recreational programmes. Her laughter forced into prostitution and still later married to one of the ‘clients’. This could be heard ringing far and wide along the Institute corridors. Seeing man apparently loved her but then physically and mentally treated her her capabilities, the Institute sent her to teach Yoga to the remand homes, very shabbily. rehabilitation centres, and jails to the misdemeanours, teenagers and girls. She could easily empathise with them and with her beautiful vibrant Her stories of ‘hurt’ were heartbreaking. Smt. Hansaji with her innate personality she showed them how to laugh and sing and not be yogic personality saw in her a human being with great potential. She took depressed. her under her wing and told her strategies as to what to do and also how to protect herself from his brutal physical and mental attacks. Yet, one Slowly through her efforts and infectious personality, her husband also day she came to the Institute with black and blue marks all over her face. improved. Now, her son is also into Yoga and has become a fine young Hansaji smiled and said, “You are looking more beautiful today with all man full of grace and concern for all. the colouring.” She immediately stopped crying and then started laughing. Truly, Dr. Hansaji is a yogic touchstone who transformed millions of lives for more than five decades including young Sidhu’s life. Kudos! Through proper guidance on the emotional, mental, physical front and continuous encouragement from Dr. Hansaji, she slowly blossomed. She

YOGASATTVA 10 Happy Birthday Hansaji!

oga Guru Hansaji has dedicated all her life in implementing the Yrich values of life through Yoga. She is a living example that life’s ups and downs or age can never be a hurdle or hinderance in her single minded devotion of inculcating Yoga in her students who are spreading her Yogic teachings not only in India but all over the globe.

On the occasion of her 71st birthday, I pray God to bless this humble & simple soul with a long, healthy life on her spiritual Yogic journey.

PANDIT SHIVKUMAR SHARMA, International Santoor Maestro

ishing Hansaji best wishes for her birthday. You’re a very special person, your thoughts and your ideas are so Wsimple and impressive, at the same time they are very fruitful. It helps to keep us healthy and it gives us peace of mind. Whenever I’m with you I feel very fortunate to have a “maa” like you. It’s like a blessing to be around you. The best part is you feel same for everyone, you don’t discriminate between anybody. After meeting you, life has become more stable. I feel very fortunate to have been associated with you. We all love you and wishing you again a very happy birthday.

SUKHWINDER SINGH, Renowned Bollywood Playback Singer Happy Birthday Hansaji!

n this happy occasion of Smt. Hansaji's birthday, I not only extend my sincere wishes for good health and more Owill power to Madam but also would like to share my deepest gratitude for giving me her valuable time

AMRITA RAO, Bollywood Film Actor

great day for all of us, the disciples of the glorious The Yoga Institute, to wish eminent person like you on your Abirthday, whose dedication and devotion towards Yoga is tremendous.

Wish you a very glorious birthday and many more to come in future!

With love and warmest regards,

ASRANI, Famous Bollywood Actor

Happy birthday Hansaji! H is for Happiness she radiates A is for Awareness personified N signifies that nothing can erase her faith S is for the sunshine she radiates A Always she is Available for All J Joy is her constant companion I is for the I sense (the ego) which is so beautifully sublimated as she serves all with grace and wisdom HANSA- the SUPREME CONSCIOUSNESS she urges all to recognise

MRS. ARMAITI DESAI Happy Birthday Hansaji!

y best wishes and hearty congratulations to Hansaben on her birthday. She has brought many many smiles on our M(including my near family ) faces whenever we face dilemma and uncertainty . Her positive approach towards life and helping attitude gives so much energy and strength to face all turmoil and confusion . She has been right side brain of Institute wherein emotion and intuitive play important role beside strong rationale and logic of left brain too . May God bless her with best of health and be our guiding force . Regards

NIRMAL GANGWAL NEELAM GANGWAL

Our heartfelt wishes for a Happy Birthday Hansaji. You taught us the great lesson to be happy everyday; not only on the birthday. We admire your great qualities of the head and heart; your compassion, to all those who suffer and grieve. This is the essence of Yoga (YS 1.33) Your friendliness to all. Your level headedness, when facing numerous difficult situations….the state of Samatvam, which is the embodiment of Sri Krishna’s teachings in the Gita (2.48). Personally, you grounded me, when I was floating around the world, without anchor, without home and hearth; you got me married to this lovely girl Promil, to help me in Self improvement.

On this your birthday, we wish you the best…happiness, greater strength and joy. PROMIL AND HARRY

anskrit word for birthdates is Jayanti- “the zenith of victory.” Victory over duality, conflict, but birth is above conflict since Sit is all about celebrations. So without any skirmish, it’s that time of the year to celebrate the magnanimous soul or Atman– Yoga Guru Smt Hansaji Yogendra who is amongst us. Her life exemplifies yoga and humanity. Dr. Hansaji’s entire life has been dedicated for the welfare of people. An inspiring teacher, patient friend, loving mother, dedicated wife, a learned Guru and a spiritual guide who has transformed thousands of lives each day for the past five decades and more.

Warm birthday wishes from the heart to the exemplified yogic divinity Hansaji.

SHAILESH PAREKH Happy Birthday Hansaji!

Dear Hansaji, You are not just guru bharya for me. You are a living lesson of Living in Satvik environment and with Satvik people which is very challenging. Wishing you many happy returns of this day to continue to teach us life lessons by example. Truly thankful to you. Happy 71st birthday!

SUCHITRA PAREEKH

here are countless people born in the world but there are very unique and special few who transform the lives of thousands. THansaji is the star of those special one's whose auspicious birth has dawned a new era into Yoga where being a woman she has surpassed all!

She is the epitome of grace, charm, wisdom, compassion and has shown the path of a perfect householder yogin. She is an inspiration to all and especially to women. I am so proud to have have grown under her wings and I will do my best to carry her teachings forward.

On this auspicious day of her birthday I pray that she be always well and continually shower her guiding light. Dearest Hansaji wish you a joyous birthday and may we be blessed with your love! Pranam!

DAMINI DALAL

Dear Hansaji, You taught us some of the best lessons of our lives!. A special prayer - that the Good Lord blesses you with all good health. May you continue to guide us with your precious life lessons. May you continue to inspire us to live a duty bound life. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday.

MOHAN RAMASWAMI Happy Birthday Hansaji!

umbly bowing down in Gratitude and Respect to our Guru Smt Hansaji's who is the epitome of unparalleled Hwisdom, unconditional love and undoubted guidance. As a mother, you are our strength, our support; always nurturing and guiding us with your welcoming smile and warm, compassionate words.

Best birthday wishes to the one who celebrates each moment of life with joy.

DEEPA THUKRAL

person who guides me, a person I can hug, a person I can share a joke with and all my worries…. a true embodiment Aof the Guru and the Sakha (Friend) and the mother…that’s our Dear Hansaji.

Happy Birthday to the divine mother! Keep showering your blessings as always

NEELAM VASWANI

A Mother for All A Heart filled with Compassion for All A Guru who soothes soul of All A Graceful helping hand for All A Guiding Light in Life of All We wish Hansa Maa A Very Happy Birthday We pray to God to Bless Maa With Best of Health so that We all always have Blessing Hands of Maa over us.

ANNAM BRAHMA TEAM TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Smt. Hansaji presenting TYI's publications to Shri Ashok Bajpai, member of the Upper House of Indian Parliament.

Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji inaugurating the new Andheri West Centre on 1st September, 2018

YOGASATTVA 16 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Smt. Hansaji in conversation with the CM of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.

Veteran actress Smt. Hema Malini ji and Smt. Hansaji reminiscing after the event.

YOGASATTVA 17 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Smt. Hansaji as Chief guest at SNDT event “Aaj se thoda kam”.

7 days health camp is 'a mindful living', says the 796th batch.

YOGASATTVA 18 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Janmashtami celebrations at The Yoga Institute.

Forming a human pyramid to break the handi on Janmashtami.

YOGASATTVA 19 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

The Yoga Institute along with Humsafar Trust, celebrating victory of Section 377.

The Yoga Institute and its team collected tons of waste post Ganesha Visarjan on 25th September.

YOGASATTVA 20 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Dancers from Terence Lewis Dance Academy understand mutual relation between dance and Yoga. Session conducted by TYI teacher Divya Nathani.

To-be doctors from Cooper hospital learn Ashtanga Yoga from The Yoga Institute on 5th September. Session conducted by TYI teacher Varsha Gala.

YOGASATTVA 21 “Y“Yogaoga isis NNoott JJustust AAbobouutt ReacReachinghing Your Sole YourBBuutt AASbobouuott le TToouucchinghing SSyyooooul!”ul!”urur -Amrita Rao Sole To Soul uncertainties and anxiousness of this project gave me countless sleepless nights with no direct reasoning and I further developed a -Amrita Rao, Bollywood film actor phobia for sleep which would not allow me to sleep. I feared that if the sleep phobia continues and turns into long-term insomnia, like we hear many actors in my film industry suffering from, and worried even more! The thought of medication and going for psychiatric counselling was scary.

I prayed at several temples for peace of mind and good sleep but I knew I had to share my phobia with someone who would not get affected with my fearful thoughts but be strong enough to mentally pull me out of it.

I thought of Hansaji and I immediately requested to meet her. When I entered Hansaji's room there was a strong aura of clean positive energy. She spoke to me gently and lovingly. Just sharing my symptoms and fears with her made me feel lighter.

I thought she would recommend me some pranayam and some yoga asanas, or ask me to join the classes so I too asked her to recommend a good yoga teacher who could come home and train me. However to my surprise, I was highly puzzled when Hansaji told me that right now you do not need yoga! She started talking to me and narrating stories that one would usually find in the Panchatantra books for little kids. These stories were short and cute, yet had very strong symbolic messages which if we could imbibe in our lives and personality, it would certainly make each of our day light and happy.

I was particularly moved by this one story of the man and the ape. An ape who offered the man endless amount of free service but on one condition that he would not let him sit idol without work even for a minute, else he would eat the man himself.

On this happy occasion of Smt. Hansaji's birthday, I not only extend my At the end of many such entertaining stories and the interesting chit- sincere wishes for good health and more will power to Madam but also chat with Hansaji, she told me to visit her once a week till I felt fine. would like to share my deepest gratitude for giving me her valuable time, at a She also gave me some simple homework mostly for the mind. At sun time I needed Her the most. set I walked out of Her room feeling almost healed.

About 4 months ago, I faced nearly 25 days or more of sleepless nights at a I didn't feel the need of running to a psychiatric counsellor or popping stretch. I called my aunt in California and she told me it was anxiety! The those temporary tranquilizers. Also I felt like from now on I would word anxiety made me very defensive. How could I have anxiety? I never only get better, and I did!! Within days I bounced back to my normal had any real problem in my life. Also if I did have anxiety, there is no real lifestyle. I had no claustrophobic thoughts and sleepless nights and of gadget in the market to detect anxiety or even measure anxiety levels. How course so much gratitude in my heart for Hansaji. was I going to cure it? That's when I released that Yoga Is Not Only About Reaching Your When I googled signs of anxiety, it did resonate. For someone who travels Sole But Touching Your Soul. And Hansaji had touched my soul with the country year long and stays in countless hotel rooms, for the 1st time in compassion and positivity. my life I was wary about sleeping in a hotel room with no open windows for ventilation as I started feeling claustrophobic. I was shooting in Pune for my My Learning: When you have a problem. You must not delay in fixing upcoming film Thackeray, but I opted to not stay at the hotel and stay at my it. Sharing your problem is good but most importantly you must know Mama Mami's home instead. I wondered, in a profession like mine how is "whom" to share the problem with. Whom to take the right advice this going to work? from. Often we ask random people in our life for solutions to each and every situation including those complex situations (both I used to feel suffocation just merely looking at glass facade corporate professional or personal) that life throws at us. The reality is that not commercial buildings and wondered how people sit and work in such closed everybody has the skill to give solution to every of those problems spaces? I got many more such fearful thoughts and finally I figured out that with the same expertise. Sharing your problem with people who don't yes I did have "anxiety". I also figured out that I was indeed anxious about have the right temperament and experience can increase your problem this one very big project I was in the process of taking up. The subconscious stress and anxiety and make it worse. So recognize the problem and also the correct person who can solve it for you.

YOGASATTVA 23 YOGIC INSIGHT

Balanced State of Mind

t is easier to twist one's body and sit in knots in an , but it is A balanced state of mind and faith in higher reality adds meaningfulness hard to maintain a balanced state of mind during a crisis. We to life. We should not encourage negativity and cynicism as far as Igenerally tend to see a glass of water and call it half empty instead of possible. A positive feeling about life helps us to grow well. Negativity half full. breaks us down.

Unfortunately, we are structured, and unbridled thinking goes on in us all We do not wish to get into philosophical arguments but should instead the time. This thinking too is not very productive in a real sense. Material see to it that our life is meaningful, that living this life itself is most interests engage the mind. Our senses are very active and run after important, that we feel joyful in this participation with life as it proceeds. sensual pleasures. Unless a different kind of experience is encouraged in Somehow in this broader perspective of things, we have a limited role to us of peace, of quiet, of deeper understanding etc., the direction of our play, and we need not stray away into meaningless thinking and lose our thinking remains poor and limited. peace and joy, deepening a nihilistic mentality.

Even in our regular conversation, we keep repeating “The world is going So try to hone in a balanced state of mind all the time in every kind of to the dogs!” “There are so many problems of corruption, dishonesty, situation. bribery, rape, in the world, etc.” This has happened because we always see the glass as half empty.

We could learn from the mystics and Sufis. They are full of compassion, and one can often hear a standard phrase on their lips “Kamal Ho Gaya” which meant “Something wonderful has happened.” It could be a child that cried or a mother that laughed. It was similarly reported of a great Yogi that whenever he becomes responsible for an unusual happening he would say “Glory to God.” These expressions come spontaneously with those full of positive thoughts and feelings.

The mystic's belief stood unshakable, “If God is with me who can be Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, Former President, against me.” Such awareness comes easily to one given to experiencing The Yoga Institute. what is called as Aklista Vrttis (non-painful) like contentment, faith etc. Often in the day, some kind of positive assurance should grow into one's mind.

YOGASAYOGASATTVTTVA 22A 24 GREEN YOGASPHERE

AŚOKA TREE (Saraca Asoca, Ashoka Tree)

The bright orange blooms turns in to the blood red mane, bringing happiness and joy, standing true to its name! The magical bloom of Ashoka at The Yoga Institute brings joy unparalleled. Aśoka means without sorrow. It is revered in many cultures, and is said to bring joy with many health benefits, especially for women!

Mythological significance: In Puranas, it is mentioned that an evil man Saśoka (with grief) saw a meditating sage and was instantly transformed. Sage, witnessing this transformation, renamed him Aśoka (without grief) The Aśoka trees in Ravana's vatika bloomed magnificently in presence of Mother Sita, as if vowing to drive away her grief. It is believed that Lord Buddha was born under one while Lord Māhavīra renounced the world under other. Benefits* 1. Bark is used for making a drug, which has a stimulating effect on the endometrium and ovarian tissues. 2. Helps in combating microbial infections in female reproductive system 3. As a tonic for people suffering from heart diseases and hypertension

* Any natural herb or medicine should be consumed only after consulting an Ayurveda/Naturopathy expert. A simple Do it Yourself recipe Make a pulp of the tender leaves and put as a mask on your face to remove acne, de tan and improve complexion

How to grow An evergreen tree growing throughout India yields orange-yellow blooms.

1. Needs good watering in growth stage. The tree flourishes under direct sunlight. 2. It is easily available at nurseries

Most people confuse False Ashoka, a popular cypress like garden plant to be Ashoka. Real Ashoka is smaller in height as compared to false one. Ashoka is a vulnerable species and is becoming rarer in the natural habitat. Let's pledge to bring back the glory of Ashoka vatika by planting this symbol of joy.

YOGASATTVA 25 TESTIMONIALS

It's all about basics of life and studying it under one umbrella of Ashtanga Yoga has CAPT SUMISHA SHANKAR , been very encouraging. In fact, the talks of Smt. Hansaji have always reminded me of INDIAN ARMY VETERAN the army training where our instructors were also pointing towards the "power of balanced mind”.

Thus, it's a beautiful journey for everyone to blossom and I really appreciate The Yoga Institute for encouraging holistic studies in the sphere of classical Yoga for householders.

"To describe my experience at 'The SHEEVA RANA, Yoga Institute' as both enriching and ACTOR, MODEL & FITNESS transformational will not be an ENTHUSIAST e x a g g e r a t i o n . T h e m e r e understanding and realization that Yoga is beyond just asanas and is in fact a way of life has redefined my outlook.

The biggest and most effective impact of the course that I have felt has been the fact that I am now much more aware of my own being as well as that of my surroundings. As a result my thoughts and actions are now much more evolved and rational, beyond just being heavily emotional.

The overall awareness has had a direct and positive influence on my food habits, general lifestyle and overall ABHA BHATT, attitude. The 1 month course has TEACHER encouraged me to further my quest on the journey of understanding Yoga and everything related and hence I have enrolled myself in the 7 month course, a testament to my experience during my time spent at the institute. My sincere gratitude to the faculty and all the support staff. A stint at the institute, for however long, is highly recommended."

“ Peace and steady mind make up the lock and faith is the key to open this lock to enable one to experience the “Divine Play” (Spirituality). To develop there three qualities one needs the guidance of a guru it is very difficult to experience God’s presence for a “Grahasthi” without the help and guidance of a guru. We are fortunate to have Dr. Jayadeva and Hansaji an our gurus. They both have lived a yogic life full of spirituality. Let us all pray together for a long and healthy life to pujia Hansaji.

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TESTIMONIALS

While I was travelling around India I got various ideas from different people about Yoga. I NATALIA ROLDAN, arrived to “The Yoga Institute” with an empty mind ready to learn Yoga. When I entered and STUDENT FROM ARGENTINA I saw the quote in the book store: “No gift is greater than the gift of knowledge”. I felt very inspiring to start my journey through Yoga as a way of life… My 3 mttc has been a beautiful and very interesting journey! “

One of the teachers asked me if I would be interested in an Internship for 3 mttc. I attended the interview and I was selected. Now I can connect with the students from different parts of India and from all around the world. Also, I get involved in different activities with the students and it gives me confidence to continue my learning! I am very grateful for this enriching experience! A big THANKS to The Yoga Institute!

VRUTTI KARIA, My journey at The Yoga Institute started when I was 6. I used to come as SADHAKA a little girl with my mother and sit in the front row listening to Dr. Saab and Hansaji. I never thought those talks given by them would hold so much impact in my life. Those few words of Dr. Saab stunned me then. I was always amazed by his aura and simplicity. TYI is not just an ordinary place for me but its like my home way from home. This is a place filled with abundance of positivity. Everyone here is so approachable and helpful. Everything here is just so perfect right from the guard standing out to Hansaji's evergreen smile. I feel RUBY THUKRAL, extremely fortunate to be a part of a STUDENT FROM JUHU century old institute. CENTRE

One real good Institute to start a life with Yoga. Yes I'm talking about The Yoga Institute in Juhu. I started a couple of weeks back and my overall experience has been very good and highly recommend this place for an overall positive enhancement. I have started to analyse and know my body and as a person feel very positive all the time. The Teachers have a Welcome attitude, ready to help in anyway for overall improvement. This Institute also clubs topics which will force you to know yourself more and analyse yourself better. In the past week, we have discussed topics very interesting like Moh, Ahimsa; leaving in my subconscious mind lessons of keeping my good sanskars and spreading positive aura as a much as I can.

YOGASATTVA 27 TYI MONTHLY PLANNER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

1 1 Year TTC (Advanced Starting on Monday to Friday- 1:30 pm - 4:00 Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Teachers Training Course - 01/10/2018 pm Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, QCI - LEVEL II) and counselling, public speaking, methodology (Hindi) Sunday- 9:30 am to 10:30 am of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy and physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

2 7 Months TTC Starting on Monday to Saturday - Offered in English, this course covers (Advanced Teachers 01/10/2018 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude Training Course - QCI - and training, counselling, public speaking, LEVEL II) Sunday- methodology of teaching, practice (English) 9:30 am -10:30 am teaching, essentials of anatomy and physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

3 1 Month TTC (Instructor's Starting on Monday to Saturday-10:00 am - Offered in English, this course is best Course - QCI- LEVEL I) 01/10/2018 6:00 pm suited for individuals who wish to teach (English) and Yoga to school students and young adults Sunday- who have no health problems. An intensive 9:30 am to 10:30 am Yoga teachers' training that introduces both, the theoretical and -the practical aspects of Yoga.

4 Weight Management 06/10/2018 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Learn how to manage weight permanently Camp through a holistic approach.

5 Swadhyaya - Level 1 03/10/2018- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm This is a 5- day workshop aimed at training (English) 07/10/2018 ourselves to be aware of our thought processes, control them and thereby harness our own latent potentials.

6 21 Days Better Living 07/10/2018 - Morning batch (English): Monday Ideal for individuals who have no major Course 27/10/2018 to Friday: 7:20 am to 8:35 am health problems and who wish to Evening batch (Hindi): Monday experience the yogic lifestyle to feel to Friday: 6:20 pm to 7:35 pm rejuvenated and fresh. Saturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 am Sundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am

7 Diabetes Camp 07/10/2018 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Yoga has much to offer in management of Diabetes. Come and experience it for yourself.

8 Free Women’s Camp 08/10/2018 10:30 am - 1:30 pm A woman’s capability to handle stress, whether emotional or physical, highly depends on her health. Yoga can help women cope with health issues and help them develop the state of their body and mind.

9 Respiratory Camp 13/10/2018 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Learn how to manage asthma, bronchitis, common cold, cough and sinusitis with simple Asanas, Pranayamas and right diet.

10 Pranayama Camp 13/10/2018 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn different Pranayamas, right diet and much more.

11 Stress Management Camp 14/10/2018 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Learn how to not let stress negatively impact your work and health.

YOGASATTVA 28 TYI MONTHLY PLANNER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

12 Camp 20/10/2018 9:30 am - 5:30 pm All the techniques of classical Yoga of Patanjali 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.

13 Emo – Energy 21/10/2018 9:30 am - 5:00 pm This workshop helps one to understand the Balancing relation of emotions and energy levels through simple games and other fun filled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management.

14 Pregnancy Camp for Ante 20/10/2018 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm This 2-days camp enables the would-be- & Post Natal 21/10/2018 mother to accept the coming event of motherhood cheerfully and prepares her without fear or misgivings.

15 7 Days Health Camp 27/10/2018 – 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Offered in English, it is an experiential (English) 2/11/2018 introductory course to Yoga theory and practice where one can experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

16 Orthopedic Camp 28/10/2018 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Manage back, joint disorders like cervical spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other problems through simple and effective yogic techniques.

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

18 Regular Classes for Women Monday, 6:30 am, 7:30 am, The hourly classes are scheduled for Tuesday, 8:30 am, 9:30 am, women who wish to incorporate Yoga as a Thursday and 10:30 am, 12:00 part of their daily routine. They consist of Friday noon, Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, day of the month. 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm

19 Weekend Classes Saturday and 8:00 am - The duration of the class is one and half Sunday 9:30 am, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm hour. Each class is planned for those who (Saturday), 8: 00 am - 9:30 am, wish to practice Yoga but can't spare time 10:30 am - 12:00 on weekdays due to their busy schedule. noon (Sunday)

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

YOGASATTVA 29 TYI MONTHLY PLANNER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

21 Satsang Every Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30am In 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' (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 October are as follows: 7/10 Asanas and total health (Hindi) 14/10 Yama (English) 21/10 Niyama (Hindi) 28/10 Pratyahaar (English)

22 Parisamvada Monday, 7:25 am & 6: 25 pm A 30 minute Question and Answer session (Free- open to all) Tuesday, with Smt. Hansaji on Yoga philosophy, Thursday and lifestyle management, psychology and Friday various psychosomatic problems. A prerequisite for some of the courses, this session is like an induction into the Yoga way of life. These are personal counselling sessions with relevant medical experts on specific health problems of the individual.

23 Samatvam Every Saturday 1:30 pm - 5pm The 3 hour program focuses on individual 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 fitness. 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 Yoga practices are also taught to those who are unable to attend classes.

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Shri Yogendraji said that “Just as an elephant's footprints can hold the footprints of all animals, Ahimsa can hold all the other virtues". A firm believer in nonviolence of all forms, he also once said in a class on Ahimsa that earnest students of yoga should realise that if they do not practice Ahimsa (and Klesha philosophy), there is no progress in Yoga.

Founder also asserted that Violence/Himsa has unending consequences. Wars rage on between the Palestinians and Jews even after two thousand years of conflict. In Ireland the Christians and the Protestants are at each other's throat from hundreds of years. Founder said that violence has no end, and repeats itself in myriad ways.

He enjoined all to practice Ahimsa at all times, in thoughts, words and deeds. He also said, “Harm nobody. The harm is not merely physical, you may do it through your speech and harm somebody or injury somebody. You can harm through the body, physically, you can harm through your speech, emotionally and you can harm by thinking, mentally. We would wish you do not speak in such a way as to harm or that you do not even think in the terms of harm or injury. Now to live at that level, just this first principle of non-injury cannot be followed by humanity.”

“Those who live their life in hurry are left with no time to enjoy it.”

FOUNDER, SHRI YOGENDRAJI

YOGASATTVA OCTOBER 2018 ISSUE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD