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(TYI) received the Prime Minister's Award for 100 years of outstanding contribution, promotion and development of Yoga, by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of , in the year 2018.  The Yoga Institute is the country's first yoga school to be certified by the Quality Council of India, Ministry of AYUSH, . The award was given by Hon. Loksabha speaker Smt. Sumitra Mahajan to Smt. Hansaji Yogendra.  55,118 professionally trained yoga teachers in over 120 countries across the world have been spreading the goodness of yoga and promoting holistic health to millions of lives, both locally and globally.  Shri Yogendraji’s books about yoga are preserved in the Crypt of Civilization at Oglethorpe University, USA to be opened in the year 8113. The Yoga Institute's teachings are secured in the oldest and the largest millennial time capsule in the world.  Smt. Hansaji is the only woman yoga to be invited by Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to share the stage alongside, at the first IDY  Smt. Hansaji Yogendra is the celebrated presenter of the popular television series Yoga for Better Living which was telecast thrice, repeatedly. She has also been expert yoga presenter for the Yoga Sutra program aired on ZEE TV across the globe in 162 countries.  The yoga education syllabus formulated by The Yoga Institute for the schools in India has implemented by NCERT, BMC schools, University of and benefited lakhs of students.  The Caring Heart on the Reversal of Heart Disease, – the Yogic Way, a benchmark research project was conducted at The Yoga Institute. It proved to the medical world that heart disease could be treated through Yogic lifestyle leading to reversal in coronary artery disease.  Since 100 years, The Yoga Institute has transformed lives of millions of people via various social initiatives like Annam Brahma and regular Yoga sessions for differently-abled children, marginalized communities, especially women and children, LGBTQ community, and many more.  The Yoga Institute is the world's first and only yoga centre to promote Householder's Yoga. It is a Life School where one learnt to live fuller lives.  An innovative highlight of The Yoga Institute is the integration of experiencing Bhavas, the correct attitude, along with the practice of , and Kriyas.  Advocating the motto of 'Yoga for All', TYI has exclusively simplified all techniques of Yoga to suit the demanding lifestyle of the common man and made it accessible for all.

Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji (Director- The Yoga Institute) An exemplary yogi and a scholar transforming millions of lives worldwide Dr. Hansaji is currently the Director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, the world‟s oldest organised Yoga center. She is also the President of International Board of Yoga and Senior Vice President Indian Yoga Association (IYA).

She is the leading face of householder Yoga and has conducted over 1,00,000 theoretical and practical sessions of Yoga till date.

Her significant contributions in areas like Yoga education, research, experiential learning, standardisation of Yoga practices have been widely recognized.

About Smt. Hansaji

 Born on 8 October 1947 to Yogic Jain parents Shri. Jitendra Phulchand Patni and Shrimati Tara Patni of Indore, Hansaji‟s life is an epitome of Yoga. Smt Hansaji right from her childhood days exhibited extraordinary inclination towards Yoga.

 Early childhood days were spent in quiet meditative contemplation and reciting verses from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita that astounded her friends and family. A strong foundation based on Gandhian principles shaped her beliefs.

 She was a science graduate. Then she when on to complete her course at The Yoga Institute as well as her law degree from the Government Law College, Mumbai. When she married Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra (President of The Yoga Institute,) it was a turning point in Hansaji‟s life.

 She brought about key revolutionary changes in the Institute. Her emphasis on spreading Yoga education especially for women led to the expansion of the Ladies Wing, more special classes for women, Pregnancy, Ante-natal and Postnatal camps, and the Menopause Women‟s Camp. She learnt and taught yoga at a time when women were not considered a part of the Yoga fraternity.

 She is well-known for her oratory skills and is quite popular amongst the national and international Yoga fraternity. Her capacity to engage the audience using real life incidences to convey Yoga Philosophy is remarkable. She gives her talks in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati.

 Smt.Hansaji- ―First Lady of Yoga‖ made the nation proud by being the only lady yoga guru to share the stage alongside-Honourable Prime Minister of India-Shri Narendra Modiji at the ‗First International Yoga Day‘ (21 June 2015-)

 She has inspired millions of people around the globe who wish to inculcate the yoga way of life!

 Under her astute guidance, The Yoga Institute (TYI) became the first AYUSH certified yoga teacher training school in India. Also she was former Chairperson of THE YOGA CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE-AYUSH

 Recognising and honouring the philanthropic work done under Dr. Hansaji Yogendra‟s guidance, The Yoga Institute won the prestigious PM‘s award for spreading the yoga goodness in June 2018.

Education

• BSc. in Chemistry and Zoology from the Mithibai College, Mumbai. • LLB (G) from the Government Law College, Mumbai. •Yoga Teachers‘ Training Course, The Yoga Institute Santacruz (E), Mumbai. • Nanavati Girls High School (Secondary education). • St. Xavier‘s High School (Primary section).

Smt. Hansaji‘s invaluable contribution to the Central Government

Smt. Hansaji is a charismatic leader who played a pivotal role in making key changes in the Central Government‘s policies to further the cause of Yoga awareness and spread the message of holistic health and peace through Yoga for the wellbeing of humanity.

 NCERT (NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING) – In 1989 Smt. Hansaji was the committee member alongside Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra and helped design the syllabus for schools that was implemented throughout the country.  SMT HANSAJI chaired advisory board committee for 3 consecutive years viz- 2015, 2016 and 2017 to give her expertise to celebrate the International Day of Yoga worldwide.  Former Member of Steering as well as the Technical Committee for Quality Council of India (AYUSH) - Smt. Hansaji‟s invaluable contribution led to standardisation of Yoga practices as well yoga education protocol throughout the country.  Former Chairperson of the yoga certification committee of Quality Council of India (AYUSH) - Smt. Hansaji was elected as the Chairperson for the certification Committee of „Quality Council of India, Government of India‟.  Smt. Hansaji was Co-chairperson of the 3 Technical Sessions during the International conference on „Yoga for Body and Beyond‟ at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 22nd and 23rd June, 2016 to celebrate the International Day of Yoga by the Ministry of AYUSH.  Ministry of AYUSH – Smt. Hansaji is a member of the Academic Committee of Yoga and Naturopathy. Smt. Hansaji has worked towards strengthening of educational systems of yoga & naturopathy.  Ministry of AYUSH - Smt. Hansaji is a member of the Academic Committee of Yoga and Ayurveda. Smt. Hansaji has worked towards strengthening of yoga educational systems of ayurveda division and expediting the enforcement of quality control.  Appointed as „Special Executive Officer‘ by the ‗Government of ‘, on 20 June 2011.  MORARJI DESAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE of YOGA (MDNIY) Non-official member of the Governing Body and the General Body of „Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi.‟ (MDNIY)

Research

 The Yoga Institute conducted a special one month intensive residential research programme for training State Government school teachers, with a view to introducing Yoga in schools. Memorandum of Basic Guidelines drafted by the teachers of Classic Yoga and approved by The Yoga Institute, signed also by some enlightened members of the public was presented to the All India Seminar of Yoga, Science and Man, sponsored by the Ministry of Health Government of India, held in March 1975.

 Study done on students of seventh and eight standards in a girls` school – Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya. It was found that when standardized courses of Yoga education are incorporated in school programmes, beneficial results do follow.

 A scientific study of Asanas and the Locomotor System by Dr. L.N. Kurulkar, radiologist and Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra. Journal of the Yoga Institute.

 “Yoga and Nose” research report by Dr. P.B. Rajput and Hansaji on the effects of Yoga for allaying common nasal problems with case reports. Journal of the Yoga Institute, (December 1984)

 Substantial research work has been conducted by Smt. Hansaji on the treatment of Asthma, Diabetes, Orthopaedic disorders and Heart Diseases; the results of which have been published in the books. They are quite popular.

 Smt. Hansaji‘s research project on „Stress Management though Yoga for Mothers of Children Appearing for Competitive Exams‟ was well received and the results were published in JAPI.

 Research project How to By-pass the By-pass was conducted at The Yoga Institute and findings were published in “Yoga Daily Planner for Heart Care” had been released in four languages (English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati.) It reveals the findings of scientific study on 200 participants at cardiac camps. It is a practical guide on how to prevent heart ailments and for rehabilitating cardiac patients. (1990)

 A benchmark research project of „Caring Heart‟ was conducted at The Yoga Institute; where patients underwent intensive Yoga Lifestyle Training for a year. Study group and control group study was unique feature to this project. Results were a great success. On evaluation regression of coronary artery disease was discovered. The results were published in JAPI (Journal of Association of Physicians of India) in April 2004, and in the book How to Reverse Heart Disease The Yogic Way- Research, Facts and Programme. Findings were very well received worldwide.

 Yoga training classes started in Mahindra and Mahindra, Automotive Division, Kandivali Plant in April 1992. The training consisted of 15 days, one hour per day, conducted after working hours. Training included research on the impact of cure and prevention of illness, development of concentration and memory, stress management and better coping with stress.

 Yoga For Back and Joint Disorders (1995-1999) A Research Project conducted by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, Hansaji J. Yogendra and Dr. P. Mamtora. The results were published in the book Yoga For Back and Joint Disorders in three languages (English, Hindi and Gujarati.)

 BMC Research: (2007) Yoga way of Life and Bhavas (attitudes) as the basis of an experiment in teaching Yoga to BMC school children; To evaluate the changes in the anxiety, self-concept and self-control levels of adolescents through the efficacy of Yoga education. The key concepts of the Bhavas were the same throughout the syllabus from Standard 1 to 12. The results were published in the special research issue of Yoga & Total Health in 2012.

Significant Contributions  Celebrated charismatic presenter of the popular television series ‘Yoga for Better Living‘, first aired in 1980 on DD (National Channel) It was judged all time popular series of the time. This program was also christened by IIT Professors as one of the most Scientific and Logical TV Series.  As a Yoga Expert she was the consultant as well as the presenter for the „Yoga Sutra‟ section programme aired on ZEE TV. The show was aired across the globe in 162 countries.

 Smt. Hansaji‟s varied articles on Yoga and education regularly appear in various newspapers (, Maharashtra Time, Indian Express etc.), Journals (Journal of Association of Physicians of India etc) and Magazines (Yoga and Total Health, YogaSattva, Chitralekha etc) to name a few.

 Social media front (Website articles, Mix-clouds, U-Tube etc.) has also seen release of many videos, cds, vcds, speeches, e-books authored by Smt. Hansaji. DVDs made on the Bhavas-The Bhavas relationship in the Yogasutra, through conceptual games, asanas through the Yogasutra explanations, of Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra and how they can be incorporated in to daily life.

 The National Council for Education Research and Training invited Smt. Hansaji and Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra to spearhead important project of designing and formulating Yoga education syllabus for schools nationwide.

 Around the globe Smt. Hansaji has conducted several seminars and lecture tours on Yoga in India, , Singapore, Germany, Spain, , , Pakistan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the of America etc. She has also conducted talks at the BARC, IIT, as well as at many Rotary Clubs and Lions Clubs.

 She inaugurated many Yoga Centres in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Kunchaman, Mumbai, , Goa etc. (to name a few) which are run by The Yoga Institute trained teachers.

Books Authored

• Yoga Daily Planner - Heart Care (English, Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati) • Dincharya (Gujarati) • Yogic Life-Cure of Asthma and Bronchitis • Pregnancy, Parenthood and Yoga • Yoga for Back and Joint disorders (English, Hindi and Gujarati) • Values of Life • Recipes for Happiness • Yogic Life-Control of Diabetes • Yoga of Caring • Thoughts on the Gita • Insights through Yoga • Swadhaya Practical Tips—For self-development • Yoga for the Police (Marathi) • Hansaji has a regular feature on Patanjali‘s Yoga Sutra and The Bhagvada Gita in the Journal of The Yoga Institute - Yoga and Total Health. • Editor in Chief Yoga Teacher‘s Manual for School Teachers. Published by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. Books Co-authored with Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra • Yoga of Caring • Inspiration • Yoga Sutra of Patanjali Book edited by Hansaji • How to Reverse Heart Disease the Yogic Way-Research, Facts and Program…to name a few

Accolades

The shelves at the Institute are lined with awards and certificates, which bear testimony to the indefatigable efforts towards yoga and education field and holistic development of the community through proactive participation in terms of economic, social, physical, ecological, intellectual and spiritual integration, thereby providing a greater meaning to the life. Few have been shortlisted because list is endless!

 Awarded by „Rotary Club of Bombay‟ with a „Vocational Excellence Award‘ in 1994

 Recognized for her contribution to Women's Health through the award presented by „Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres –SPARC‘.

 Felicitated by „The Commissioner of ‘, for her Guidance and Training of the Police Force in 2009.

 Awarded by „The International Association of Yoga Therapists‘ with a special award in recognition for pioneering work in Yoga Therapy, Yoga Education and Research in 2011.

 „HDFC Ltd.‟ conveyed their felicitation with a special award on the occasion of Teacher‘s day in 2012.

 She was awarded the prestigious ‗Yoga Tapaswini‘ title at ‗Pune International Yoga Week‘

 The ‗Rotary Club of Bombay‘ recognized Smt. Hansaji‟s contribution in the educational therapeutic and research fields of yoga by conferring a Citation and Appreciation Award on 17 June 2015.

 „Poddar International School‘ awarded Smt. Hansaji an appreciation Award of Excellence for her dedicated service in the field of Yoga Education.

 „Lions International Club‘ recognized Smt. Hansaji‟s notable contribution in the field of yoga and service to all strata of society by conferring Special Award on 21 June 2015.

 Smt. Hansaji was invited as the key note speaker at „International Conference on Yoga‟ for Holistic Health at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the topic of Contribution of Yoga for World Peace on 22 June 2015.

 MORARJI DESAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF YOGA(MDNIY) She was invited as the Guest of Honour together with Sri Sri Ravishankar at the inaugural function of the „National Yoga‟ Week on 12 Feb 2015 at „Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi‟

 Celebrated charismatic presenter of the popular television series ‘Yoga for Better Living‘, first aired in 1980 on DD (National Channel)  Smt. Sumitra Mahajan Hon. Speaker of Lok Sabha presented the prestigious award to Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra for being the First Yoga School to be certified by AYUSH for upholding Quality teaching and yoga training in India on 23 June 2016 under The Yoga School‟s Certification Scheme launched by Minsitry of AYUSH, Government of India.

 Rotary International Award 2017-Smt. Hansaji J Yogendra was felicitated by the Rotary International for her invaluable contribution to spread the awareness of Yoga. She was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for being an ambassador of yoga for peace and harmony, at the prestigious Annual Rotary International District conference; at Sahara Star Hotel, Mumbai.

 Urja World Festival 2017-Urja World Foundation felicitates Smt. Hansaji J Yogendra for her exemplary efforts and remarkable contribution to the field of Yoga and betterment of lives of the millions across the globe.

 Smt. Hansaji was the chief guest who spoke on the "qualities of yoga teacher" at Pune International Yoga Festival on 6th Jan 2018. Festival was at Chinmaya Vibhooti Ashram (Pune)

 Rotary Discon Utsav Award 2018-Smt. Hansaji J Yogendra was felicitated with a Vocational Excellence Award for her amazing contribution in popularizing Yoga as a way of life at „Rotary Utsav 2018‟ –Rotary International District 3141‟s Annual District Conference (DISCON) on 4th February 2018, Sahara Star Hotel, Mumbai

 The Open International University for Complimentary Medicines in association with The Zoroastrian College conducted under the auspices of the ALL INDIA SHAH BEHRAM BAUG SOCIETY (for Scientific & Educational Research) An NGO in Special Consultative Status with the UNITED NATIONS Economic & Social Council conferred Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra with Doctorate of Philosophy (Phd) given at Colombo on 3rd Feb 2018

 Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji conferred the Divine Shakti Leadership Award to Dr. Hansaji Yogendra on International Women's Day 2018 at Parmarth Niketan, International Yoga Festival.

 Recognising and honouring the philanthropic work done under Dr. Hansaji Yogendra‘s guidance, The Yoga Institute won the prestigious PM‘s award for spreading the yoga goodness to all in June 2018.

Media Appreciation Smt Hansaji is perhaps one the most popular author and authority in writing Yoga column and articles for various print and social media. Her motivational tips on yoga philosophies and daily living yoga make her the first choice by many esteemed institutions, newspapers, TV Channels and publication houses to name a few. Doordarshan, Television series - 1980 Smt. Hansaji was “the celebrated charismatic presenter” of the popular television series ’Yoga for Better Living’, first aired in 1980 on DD (National Channel), Times (4 Jan 1988), Times of India (1989, 2011, 2014), Freepress ( 1 Nov 1992), Dabang Duniya (May 2014), Afternoon (Feb-Dec 2014), Prahaar (2014), DNA ( 2015), (2015), News (2015), ABP News (2015), (2015), India Today (2015) and Many more.

Social Service Initiatives Lists of achievements are countless, yet yogic ideals of world peace, compassion and humility are intact. Smt. Hansaji showed the world the exemplary power of love transforming millions of lives. The Yoga Institute under the guidance of Smt. Hansaji has conducted many free social service initiatives for the betterment of society.  The Yoga Institute is associated with various organisations to conduct free yoga training and workshops to help the underprivileged and Special Needs Children (Physically and Mentally Challenged) to name a few organisations… Gharkul, Reach Out, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute Of Speech And Hearing Disabilities (Bandra), Rangoonwala Foundation etc and many more such institutions  Gharkul- Free Yoga education is provided by The Yoga Institute to Gharkul-children; who are from the lower socio economic groups with special needs who were neglected and doubly disadvantaged due to lack of parent awareness about their needs, social stigma and poor financial access to special education and therapy.  Reach Out - The Yoga Institute specially conducted reach out camp for children with special needs. It is a strong step towards putting forward a helping hand to differently abled kids by teaching them yoga basics so as to make their world as comfortable, confident and colourful as ours. Conducting successfully yoga camps since 1997  Ali Yavar Jung National Institute Of Speech And Hearing Disabilities (Bandra) - The Yoga Institute regular conducts workshops and provides free yoga camps and training to the differently abled kids with speech and hearing disabilities.  Rangoonwala Foundation is a non-profit organization that conducts social service in various fields. Over the years, they have been sending a large number of students from their various schools to The Yoga Institute for exposure to The Yoga Way of Life. Been over a decade of self-less serving since 2005.  BMC Schools- For more than a few decades The Yoga Institute has been working closely with more than 50 BMC schools to provide free yoga education to thousands of school‟s students both secondary and higher secondary students. Over span of few decades millions of students have benefitted by the free yoga education and to name a few schools; St. John‘s Universal School Goregaon (W); Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior college, Kandivali (W); Jamnabai Narsee School Juhu; Khar Pupils School, SV Road, CNM School Santacruz (E); Indian Education Society New English School Near Kherwadi police station, Bandra East; Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior college Gorai; Billabong Juhu etc  Free Counselling Services- The Yoga Institute‟s Counselling Services are led by Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Director of the Institute. Smt. Hansaji has counselled thousands over the decades, helping them access their own inner reserves of strength, perseverance and wisdom to live successfully.  Free Police Yoga Camps- Free training and yoga workshops conducted for police officials since 2008. The Yoga Institute Program understands the holistic health requirement for the police force. We at The Yoga Institute teach "Time-tested" ancient practice of Classical Ashtanga Yoga that will help to improve fitness goals and improve productivity on all levels mind, body and soul.  Blood Donation Drive-Annually free blood donation drive is conducted to reach out to the people in need; especially kids suffering from blood disorders such as thalassemia.

 CCDT (Committed Communities Development Trust) The Yoga Institute conducts free yoga camps to empower the most marginalised communities especially women and children suffering from exploitation, abuse, malnutrition, HIV, AIDS etc. and consequently facilitate sustainable social change.

 Share Foundation –The Yoga Institute has been associated with share foundation to work towards creating a more equal world, where everyone has access to Gender Equality, Healthcare, and Education for underprivileged women and girl child.

 Dignity Foundation- Free Yoga sessions and cultural programmes (free Satsang, Parisamvad etc), are conducted regularly for senior citizens. Seminars are arranged along with lectures on health, sanitation, etc. relevant to senior citizens.

 Juvenile Homes- The Yoga Institute has worked closely with various juvenile homes. Free yoga sessions, health & hygiene through yoga education for providing the support, protection, rehabilitation and restoration of juveniles.

 Slums - The Yoga Institute has developed an inclusive and integrated yoga sessions in such a manner, so as to contribute towards better learning, hygiene and living aspects of the slum inhabitants of the –Bandra, SantaCruz Mahim areas etc. to name a few.

 Orphanages- The Yoga Institute has provided the required assistance is urgently needed to provide free yoga education, skill-training, sanitation, etc. to help the children in need.  Women Rescue Programmes- The Yoga Institute have been involved with women rescue programmes since many decades and has worked tirelessly to provide free counselling, food, hygiene and yoga education and free health care to thousands of women who were marginalised and abused.  Free medical check-ups - Every year free medical check-up camps are organised at The Yoga Institute to meet the immediate health care needs of people in need.

 Free Yoga Women‘s camp – On the eve of Smt. Hansaji‟s and Mother Sitadevi‟s birth anniversaries‟ free yoga women camps are organised each year to help out with health, hygiene and wellness needs of women.

 Various Government, Non-Government Staff, medical staff, medical colleges and schools children were given free yoga sessions to name a few…  Mantralaya Staff, The Excise and Custom dept. special yoga camp for 400 senior officials.  Kalina; Staff  The Commissioner Of Customs (Gen), Air Cargo Complex, Sahar, Andheri (East);  The Pr. Accountant General (Audit)-I, Indian Audit and Accounts Department;  Rehabilitations of offenders- The Yoga Institute has supported the rehabilitations of offenders and free yoga sessions were conducted in Jail at various places to name a few Dongri Juveniles, Matunga David Saaoon etc.

 Free Senior Citizen Camps- Annually free senior citizen yoga camps are organised to take care of their holistic health and wellness.

 Free Women Camps- Annually 2 to 3 camps are organised to empower women with yoga education and provide free health and hygiene and yoga education.

 Western Railways Staff Wellness Yoga Camps- The Yoga Institute has helped in knowledge co-creation programme for the wellness of western railways staff using , Yoga education and counselling. Thousands of employee of the western railways benefitted from the free yoga training and wellness camps conducted.

 Yoga For LGBTQ/Transgender: Transgender people are at increased risk for certain types of chronic diseases, cancers, hormone issues and mental health problems. They face numerous health disparities as well as stigmatization, discrimination, and lack of access to quality care. Yoga encourages them to derive enormous benefits and experience a sense of well-being for a lifetime. The Yoga Institute conducts workshops tailored for The Humsafar Trust, the oldest LGBTQ organization in India. The Yoga Institute is keen to bring awareness of Yoga to LGBTQ individuals to improve the health and overall well-being.

 Yoga Therapy Awareness: We team with various hospitals like KEM, Cooper, Hinduja Healthcare Specialty Hospital, etc. to combine therapy and preventative measures in the form of yoga for their patients. Additionally, campaigns are conducted during the Equal Streets, The Walk for Health and Mumbai Car Free Days etc. for public awareness.

 Empowering Youth with Employment Skills: The Yoga Institute‟s various Teachers Training Programs are designed to enhance the students‟ mental and physical growth as well as enable them to earn their livelihood.

 Trees Plantation Drive: We are aware of the immediate need to protect our environment. Campaigns are conducted throughout the year for public awareness and multiple initiatives are undertaken to plant more trees and to expand the green cover.  Beach Cleanup Drive: Conscious karma Yoga initiative for beach cleanup drive was a grand success. Students of The Yoga Institute from 12 different countries participated and answered the call of “Swatch Bharat” Abhiyan. Reducing environment footprint and making an effort to keep our shoreline litter free.

SHRI YOGENDRAJI

The Founder of The Yoga Institute, Santacruz East, Mumbai.

Shri Yogendraji (1897-1989) who was initiated into the path of yoga by Paramhamsa Madhavadasji, saw his life mission as to bring yoga out of forest hermitages and make it freely accessible to the masses, men and women, young and old, sick and healthy, people of all communities, in all parts of the world. He showed to the world that a householder can be a Yogi, thus reviving a practice, going back to the Upanishadic period. He trained his young wife, Sita Devi in the yoga way of life and with her support, he went on a crusade to bring yoga to every home. He simplified many of the Yogic techniques and thus is a pioneer in reviving the classical yoga of Patanjali. The Yoga Institute he founded began its activities in a bungalow of Dadabhai Naoroji on the Versova beach in the year 1918 and moved to the present premises in Santacruz (East), Mumbai, in the year 1947.

Both of his sons, Jayadeva and Vijayadeva, and their wives took to the path of yoga. Thus, the Yogendra family came to be known as the yoga family.

Shri Yogendraji was taken to America and started The Yoga Institute in America in 1921. Back in India, Shri Yogendraji engaged himself in devising modern methods to impart yoga, initiating research in yoga, particularly in the field of the yoga therapy for various ailments for which he received worldwide recognition. He authored several books on yoga and started the journal, Yoga and Total Health. He had great love for poetry; he translated Tagore’s Gitanjali into Gujarati. Yet, his heart beat for yoga and his love for poetry had to take a back seat.

People all over the world who were concerned with human values found his writings illuminative. Several luminaries in various fields including Nobel laureates started visiting The Yoga Institute. In his own lifetime, Shri Yogendraji had the satisfaction of seeing yoga firmly established as the sure path to health, peace and contentment in the modern world. D R . J A Y A D E V A Y O G E N D R A

ABOUT:  A scholar, a visionary, a philosopher, a Guru to thousands of yoga followers. Dr. Jayadeva inspires his students by the purity of life in which he practices what he preaches.  Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, the President of The Yoga Institute was born to Shri Yogendraji - the Father of Renaissance – and Smt Sitadevi on 27th April 1929. Shri Yogendraji wasn‟t just a father to Dr. Jayadeva, he was also his Guru, and it is under his influence that he took to Yoga.  Dr. Jayadeva is known within the Yoga community for his integration of all Yogic practices with the four positive Bhavas: , Jnana, Vairagya and Aishwarya.  He is the person responsible for introducing the methodology of Teaching Yoga to different groups with specially customized syllabi and programs.

EDUCATION:  PhD in Philosophy at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai University

 M.A. in with Honours from Wilson College, Mumbai  B. A. Garde College, Gujarat.

RESEARCH:  Carried out research, in 1951 along with Harvard Scientists and UNESCO Experts on – Mudra. Dr. Theresa Brosse (UNESCO) and Dr. J.B. Milovanovich (Harvard University Research Centre) came to The Yoga Institute and conducted research on the effects of Yoni Mudra. The report is published in The Journal (1951) of The Yoga Institute. Reference of this study is also published in the book “Forms and Techniques of Altruistic and Spiritual Growth”, edited by P. Sorokin  Collation and publication of Hathayoga Pradipika started by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra in The Journal of The Yoga Institute in 1963.  Research traces the history of Yoga through Vedic, Upanisadic, pre and post classical period of Patanjali. Comments on literature on Raja, Tantra and Bhakti Yoga.  The institute launched the Medical Research Unit for research on psychosomatic and psychiatric diseases with aid from the Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine and Homeopathy. Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra appointed on the central committee. Fourteen eminent medical practitioners including renowned cardiologist, psychiatrist, ENT, physician and Ayurvedic doctor examined patients before and after the treatment of Yoga. The outcome of the research was very encouraging were published in a special government report and in Journal of The Yoga Institute.  A Survey of Yoga centers across India carried out by The Yoga Institute as requested by the Government of India. Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra reported on the survey and also listed details of facilities available of these centers in the book Yoga in Modern Life, published by The Yoga Institute in 1966.  Research in seven schools in Bombay in 1986, to assess personality development before and after exposure to Yoga.  First Coronary Care Camp in 1987 with eminent cardiologists was organized by the institute under his guidance.  Yoga for Asthma and Bronchitis in 1988 ( Results published in the book – Yoga Therapy in Asthma Diabetes and Heart disease)  Yoga in Diabetes in 1988 ( Results published in Yogic Life – Control of Diabetes  Special camp for mentally challenged was conducted at The Yoga Institute. Report of a psychologist and the teachers followed. This camp and all the other camps were designed as all other camps at The Yoga Institute by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra. (1989)  Yoga and Orthopedics in 1990 (Results published in Yoga for Back and Joint Disorders.)  Project on Reversal of Heart Disease –the Yogic Way launched in 2000. The project aimed to prove to the medical world that heart disease could be treated through Yogic lifestyle leading to reversal in coronary blockages. (Results published in the book How to Reverse Heart Disease the Yogic Way – Research facts and Program & Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI) April 2004).  Research on “Weight Management through Yoga”in association with The Bombay Hospital in 2005.

CONTRIBUTION TO YOGA:  Carried a survey of Yogis in India and history of Yoga literature published in Yoga and Modern Life 1961.  Collation and Publication of Hatha Yoga Pradipika in 1963.  Organized All India Conference on Yoga in 1972.  Set up an All India Board of Yoga  Went abroad on invitation of learned bodies and Universities to Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Pakistan, U.K, USA, Canada  Helped establish Yoga Centres abroad in Canada, USA, Lebonon, Spain, , UK  Edited a book „Yoga Today‟ published by Macmillan Co. of India in 1971. The book carries authentic information on the applicability of yoga for human society.  Helped in setting up first museum on Yoga in 1987, which was inaugurated by the Honorable – Giani Zail Singh.  Organized workshop on Self Development, Concentration, Relaxation and Memory Training.  Prepared a syllabus for teaching Yoga in schools for NCERT in 1991.  Organized Pregnancy- Ante natal and Post natal Camps in 1991.  Formulated different programmes and syllabi to teach Yoga in its Holistic form to all groups of people.  Organized the International Conference called WHY- World Householders Yoga Conference on sane living, which was presided over by H.H. the in 1997.  Directed the project on Reversal of Heart Disease – Yogic Way  Organized „Yoga for Youngsters‟ program for students of Std X. in twelve Mumbai Municipal Corporation Public Schools in 2008.  Organized special projects for Orphans, Runaway Children and Dyslexic Children in 2008.  Conducting ongoing programme for Mumbai Police in 2010.  Set up series of health camps – Cardiac and Hypertension, Diabetes, and Respiratory problems, Stress Management, Orthopedics Problems, Pregnancy, Women‟s Health and Weight Management.

ACCREDITATIONS & RECOGNITION

 Bhagwandas Purshotamdas Prize for Sanskrit.  Har Govindas Scholarship for PhD  Featured in Who‟s Who  The Governing Body member in Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine and Homeopathy  Member of Scientific Advisory Board of Yoga which funded the research project highlighting the advantage of Yoga Techniques in the treatment of Diabetes.  The President of The Yoga Institute  Former President of the International Board of Yoga.  The first Principal of The Yoga Institute.  Former Director of The Yoga Institute

BOOKS AUTHORED Dr. Jayadeva is a prolific writer and has authored several books and edited the mammoth Yoga Cyclopedia Series. He is the Editor of the Journal of The Yoga Institute now called “Yoga and Total Health since 1961 this Journal was first published in 1933.  Yoga of Caring  Yoga Therapy in Asthma, Diabetes and Heart Disease  Insights through Yoga  Problems and Solutions  Your Words Our Path  Inspiration  Reflections  Master Strokes Volume I , II  – Stray thoughts of Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra & Hansaji

Books edited by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

 Yoga Cyclopedia Volume I – Asanas and hundred topics starting with letter „A‟  Yoga Cyclopedia Volume II – Letter „B‟ and Yoga Education for the Child and the Adult.  Yoga Cyclopedia Volume III – Stress Management and Mental Health.  Yoga Cyclopedia Volume IV – Mystics and Demystifying Mysticism  Yoga in Modern Life  Yoga Today

MEDIA RECOGNITION‟S

 Times of India 7th November 1986  Loksatta 24th July 1990  November 1997  Times of India October 9th 2002  Times of India December 27th 2008  AKS India Enriched Mumbai 24th December 2008  Times of India September 27th 2009  8th January 2009  Simplicity Defined, Times of India, Western Mumbai, Sunday 19th September 2010  Times of India June 20th 2014

Smt. Sitadeviji

Sitadeviji fondly known as “Mother” is very active and alert at the age of 93 (born in 1912).

Since her marriage in 1927, she has devoted her entire life for propagating Yoga, becoming an integral part of Shri Yogendraji’s mission to make Yoga simple and effective for householders. With lot of courage and against many odds, she started learning and mastering all yogic practices and teaching them to women. In those days, Yoga was not meant for women but with tremendous commitment, she persuaded ladies to enjoy benefits of Yoga. Her first ever book on “” was published in 1934 and translated in different languages subsequently. Even today, she takes part in the Management of the Institute and is always available for guidance and counselling. Important facts about The Yoga Institute

1. The Yoga Institute (TYI) received the Prime Minister's Award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of Yoga, by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India in the year 2018

2. The Yoga Institute is the country's first yoga school to be certified by the Quality Council of India, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The award was given by Hon. Loksabha speaker Smt. Sumitra Mahajan to Smt. Hansaji Yogendra.

3. More than 55,118 professionally trained yoga teachers in over 120 countries across the world have been spreading the goodness of yoga and promoting holistic health to millions of lives, both locally and globally.

4. Shri Yogendraji’s books about yoga are preserved in the Crypt of Civilization at Oglethorpe University, USA to be opened in the year 8113. The Yoga Institute's teachings are secured in the oldest and the largest millennial time capsule in the world.

5. Smt. Hansaji is the only woman yoga guru to be invited by Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to share the stage alongside, at the first IDY

6. Smt. Hansaji Yogendra is the celebrated presenter of the popular television series Yoga for Better Living which was telecast thrice, repeatedly. She has also been expert yoga presenter for the Yoga Sutra program aired on ZEE TV across the globe in 162 countries.

7. The yoga education syllabus formulated by The Yoga Institute for the schools in India has implemented by NCERT, BMC schools, University of Mumbai and benefited lakhs of students.

8. The Caring Heart on the Reversal of Heart Disease, – the Yogic Way, a benchmark research project was conducted at The Yoga Institute. It proved to the medical world that heart disease could be treated through Yogic lifestyle leading to reversal in coronary artery disease.

9. Since 100 years, The Yoga Institute has transformed lives of millions of people via various social initiatives like Annam Brahma and regular Yoga sessions for differently-abled children, marginalized communities, especially women and children, LGBTQ community, and many more. 10. The Yoga Institute is the world's first and only yoga centre to promote Householder's Yoga. It is a Life School where one learnt to live fuller lives.

11. An innovative highlight of The Yoga Institute is the integration of experiencing Bhavas, the correct attitude, along with the practice of Asanas, Pranayamas and Kriyas.

12. Advocating the motto of 'Yoga for All', The Yoga Institute has exclusively simplified all techniques of Yoga to suit the demanding lifestyle of the common man and made it accessible for all. THE YOGA INSTITUTE - THE OLDEST YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD

Founded in 1918 by Shri Yogendraji, who is also known as the Father of Modern Yoga Renaissance, The Yoga Institute is the world‟s oldest organized centre of Yoga. The Institute promotes Classical Yoga for the householders and the common man in a holistic way. Spearheading the „Yoga for the Householder‟ movement in the world, Shri Yogendraji has invaluably contributed to the holistic development of communities through proactive participation worldwide, keeping in mind economic, social, physical, ecological, intellectual and spiritual integration.

 Promoting holistic health by creating the right attitude and a balanced state of mind, The Yoga Institute takes in account physical, mental, moral and spiritual health which sums up to the total health.

 Transforming lives of millions with Yoga, three generations of Yogis have been relentlessly working to spread the knowledge of Yoga since 100 years.

 The Institute continues sharing the practical applications of yogic ideals and making Yoga a way of life for all across the globe. Apart from being headquartered in India, the Institute‟s presence is spread to over hundred countries.

 This non-profit organization has been running on its own strength to spread the awareness of Yoga and stands tall on deep-rooted pillars of integrity, commitment, resourcefulness and simplicity.

 The Institute‟s significant contributions in areas like Yoga education, research, experiential learning and standardisation of Yoga practices has been widely recognized.

 Renowned as the world‟s oldest organised Yoga centre, The Yoga Institute is also the first QCI (QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA) certified Yoga Teacher Training School in India.

 The Yoga Institute has been following the principles set by the Founder by working selflessly for the upliftment of the people, society and country. In association with various NPO‟s, the Institute designs exclusive programs to suit the needs of the target audience. This is implemented for free, in regular workshops and Yoga training sessions as per the requirement.

 The Institute conducts various health care programs for underprivileged, special needs children (Physically and Mentally Challenged), marginalized communities especially women and children suffering from exploitation, abuse, malnutrition, HIV, AIDS, Juvenile programs, Women Rescue Programmes, Orphanages, bettering living of the slum inhabitants of Mumbai, clean beach transformation drive as well as wellness camps for various Government and Non-Government departments like employees of the Mantralaya, the Excise department, the University of Mumbai, Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Police, Western Railways, Commando force and more. To improve fitness goals and enhance productivity, some of the programs include:  Commando Holistic Health and Wellness through Yoga  Municipal Staff Wellness through Yoga  Yoga for the Police Staff.  Yoga for BMC School Children  Yoga for Special Children  Yoga for Women  Yoga for Exploited People  Yoga for Senior Citizen  Western Railways Staff Wellness Yoga Camps  Blood Donation Drive  Free medical check-ups  Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle  And many more

Some of the major achievements of the organisation in chronological order have been listed as below-

1916: A momentous day, 26th August 1916, when Manibhai Haribhai Desai (later known as ) attended a discourse by Paramhamsa Madhavdasji and was greatly drawn to the Master and surrendered to him as his Guru.

1918: On Christmas Day, 25th December, 1918, The Yoga Institute was started at „The Sands‟, the residence of the Grand Old Man of India, Dadabhai Naoroji, at Versova beach near Bombay.

1972: The Yoga Institute organized first All India Yoga Conference.

1986: Research project on several schools in Bombay to assess personality development before and after exposure to Yoga.

1986: Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma The President of India, visited the Yoga Institute to celebrate Shri Yogendraji‟s 90th birth anniversary.

1987: H. E. Giani Zail Singh, President of India visited The Yoga Institute on 23rd February to inaugurate the „Shri Yogendra Museum of Classical Yoga‟, India‟s first Yoga museum and release the first volume of Yoga Cyclopaedia.

1987: Smt. Hansaji was the Yoga expert for a series of 50 episodes for the Doordarshan (TV) which ran nationwide for three years. 1990: In a unique experiment, the first of its kind, Yoga was introduced to thousands National Textile Workers in Bombay.

1991: National Yoga syllabus for schools set by Yogendra family with NCERT.

1994: 1st Road, TPS 5 Prabhat Colony renamed as The Yogendra Marg.

1994: To mark its 75th year, The Yoga Institute trains over 1000 secondary school teachers for Central government project.

1997: The Birth Centenary of Founder Shri Yogendraji. „WHY‟(World Householder‟s Yoga) Conference on Sane Living was presided over by His Holiness Dalai Lama.

2000: Smt. Hansaji Yogendra honored with „Woman of the year 2000‟ Award.

2000: Smt. Hansaji Yogendra honored with „Woman of the year 2000‟ Award by the „American Biographical Institute, USA‟

2006: A team of officials from Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, visit The Yoga Institute.

2008: Massive program to train 5000 members of the Mumbai Police force in Yoga techniques started in 2008 and is on-going till date.

2009: Smt. Hansaji awarded „The Vishnu Anna Yoga Ratna Puruskar‟.

2009: The Yoga Institute trained teachers from various states and some BMC schools in Mumbai, for one month yoga teachers training programme, under the ' National School Teachers Project" sponsored by the MDNIY, Ministry of Health, Delhi.

2009: The first meeting of the newly formed 'Indian Yoga Association' held at The Yoga Institute.

2010: Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, New Delhi, organizes Yoga programmes for Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and Unani registered doctors at The Yoga Institute.

2010: The Central Council of Research in Yoga and naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi, together with The International Board of Yoga organizes a two day mega event at The Yoga Institute for mass yoga awareness.

2011: As the world‟s oldest organized Yoga Centre, The Yoga Institute receives an award from the International Association of Yoga Therapists at the Conference on Yoga Therapy and Research at Asilomar, Montery, Calfiornia, U.S.A.

2011: A 10 days kids Yoga Training Camp was organised at the Jodhapur centre of Institute, which is run by Ambika Dewan.

2011: A Private Public Partnership Program was established by the Yoga Institute with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga to set up Swami Vivekanand Wellness Centres in Rajasthan (10 centres), Gujarat (Eleven Centres) and Goa. 2011: A group of 17 Koreans, sent by the Government of Korea, attended a one day exposure at the Institute in the month of September.

2012: The World Householders‟ Yoga Convention on December 25 and 26 was celebrated on a grand scale befitting the occasion of the 94th Foundation Day.

2012: The Yoga Institute which is a member of the International Yoga Therapists Association was asked to collaborate with them in forming standards for Yoga Teacher Training Schools.

2012: The television channel Voyage shot a documentary film at The Yoga Institute on 11th and 12th March, 2012.

2013: Shri. Jason Searing, from England, a researcher in „Yoga and Moving towards an Eco- centric form of Education‟ visited The Yoga Institute, Mumbai.

2013: The Gujarat Government Educational Department commissions The Yoga Institute, Santacruz to conduct Yoga training camps for around 800 sports teachers of Gujarat schools.

2013: A special issue of the Institute‟s Yoga and Total Health was released at the International Conference on Research and Yoga Therapy, at Newton, Mass., USA on June 6.

2013: Xenon Productions from Brussels, Belgium shot scenes for a documentary, to be entitled „The Benefits of ‟ at The Yoga Institute, Santacruz.

2013: The Yoga Institute was appointed as a Nodal Institute for the massive national programme called „ District Yoga Wellness Centre‟, for the States of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa.

2013: Smithsonian‟s Museums of Asian Art, Washington D. C. put on display old photographs of Founder, copies of his first books and the magazines in an exhibition on „Yoga: The Art of Transformation‟.

2014: Doordarshan Sahyadri shot a series of short episodes in Marathi, on Yoga for specific diseases, at The Yoga Institute.

2014: On Independence Day of India, August 15, Asst. Director Shri Hrishi J. Yogendra initiated and inaugurated the new Organic Waste Converter (OWC) machine installed at the premises.

2015: Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra has been the country‟s first and only lady Yoga Guru to be invited by the Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH to grace the magnificent event of the 1st International Day of Yoga in New Delhi and share the dias with the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji on 21st June.

2015: Smt. Hansaji was appointed member of advisory board committee to give her expertise on International Yoga Day celebrations. 2015: Smt. Hansaji was appointed Chairperson of the Yoga Certification Committee - Quality Council of India (QCI).

2015: Smt. Hansaji was appointed Member of the Academic Committee of Yoga and Naturopathy, Ministry of AYUSH.

2015: Smt. Hansaji was appointed Member of Yoga and Ayurveda, Ministry of AYUSH.

2015: Smt. Hansaji was the Guest of honor at the National Yoga Week, New Delhi.

2015: In recognition of her lifelong contribution to the propagation and advancement of philosophy and techniques of yoga, The Rotary Club of Bombay West presented a Special Rotary Appreciation Award to Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra on 17th June 2015.

2015: Shri Yasso Shripad Naik, Honourable Union Minister of state for AYUSH (independent charge) and MOS Health, Govt. Of India, paid a special visit to The Yoga Institute on 28th December 2015.

2016: The Yoga Institute received an award from 'The Golden Book of Records' for being the first centre where students of 21 nationalities were studying Yoga at one location.

2016: The Yoga Institute was awarded The First Yoga School Certified by Quality Council of India on 23rd June by Hon. Loksabha speaker Smt. Sumitra Mahajan.

2016: Smt. Hansaji felicitated Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on behalf of Quality Council of India at New Delhi.

2016: The Second Technical Committee meeting of QCI (Quality Control of India), held at The Yoga Institute, Santacruz on 3rd February 2016.

2016: On 5th May 2016, Smt Hansaji. J. Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai graced the occasion of 'Yoga Kumbha' at Ujjain.

2016: 2nd International Day of Yoga 2016 - The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, celebrated the International Day of Yoga 21st June 2016 worldwide. Full day celebrations were held at The Yoga Institute and at over 100 locations across Mumbai city.

2016: Smt. Hansaji participated at the International Conference Ayush Ministry.

2016: Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra taught Yoga at Mantralaya where many Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State attended the programme to celebrate IDY 2016.

2017: Yoga was taught to over 600 people, from all over the world, who had gathered for the Sadhu Vaswani Sadhana Camp held at JW Marriott, Sahar, Mumbai.

2017: Urja World Foundation felicitated Smt. Hansaji J Yogendra for her exemplary efforts and remarkable contribution to the field of yoga and betterment of lives of the millions across the globe. 2017: On 25th February, 2017, Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra was invited as the keynote speaker at the inaugural session of Bhopal Yoga Utsav-2017, sponsored by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

2017: Smt. Hansaji Yogendra was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for being an ambassador for peace and harmony on 8th January by the Rotary International.

2017: Honourable Shri Suresh Prabhuji, Union Cabinet Minister for Railways, Government of India and Santoor Maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji visited the Institute for the Centenary Logo unveiling.

2017: Commemoration of Shri Yogendra Chowk - Paying respect to the first official Chowk dedicated to a Yogi, Shri Yogendraji. Unveiling of the Chowk was done by Honourable Railway Minister Suresh Prabhuji, Santoor Maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji and Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji.

2017: Honorable Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwarji, Mayor of Mumbai graced the occasion of the 70th birthday of Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra.

2017: Shriman Shripad Yesso Naik, Honourable Minister, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Smt. Poonam Mahajan, (Member of Parliament), Shri Parag Alavani, (MLA from Vile Parle) and Shri Vikram Vishwanath, Honorary Consulate of the Republic of PERU marked their presence for the 120th Birth Anniversary of Founder, Shri Yogendraji & Curtain Raiser for Centenary Celebrations of the Institute.

2017: The 2nd QCI Certification Committee Meeting was held at The Yoga Institute under the Chairpersonship of Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Director The Yoga Institute, Shri Anil Johariji, CEO-NABCB, Dr. Manish Pandey, Joint Director & Head, PAD Division (QCI), S Krishnamurthy (QCI). Shri P.V Sudhakarji and Shri Sampat Suriji, representatives of Tata Projects (TQ cert services Pvt. Ltd) also attended the meeting.

2017: Centenary Year Celebrations, themed “World Harmony Begins Within”, at THE YOGA INSTITUTE on 24th & 25th December, 2017. The 2-day Maha-Utsav commemorates the rich heritage of THE YOGA INSTITUTE, the Oldest Organised Yoga Centre in the world. Founded by Shri Yogendraji, The Yoga Institute has been transforming millions of lives since 1918 and pioneering householder Yoga since 100 years. Honourable , Shri Venkaiah Naidu was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Ceremony of the Centenary Year.

2017: Grand Centenary Celebrations to launch the 100th year of the Institute debuted on the 24th December, 2017. Honourable Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Ceremony of the Centenary Year. The commemorative event was co-chaired by Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, Shri Vinod Tawde, Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Cultural Affairs, and Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute, in presence of Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni, founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Paramarth Niketan, Rishikesh, Dr. H R Nagendra, Founder Vice Chancellor of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), Dr. D R Kaarthikeyan, former Director CBI, and Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director, MDNIY, New Delhi. Many eminent dignitaries from the respected Yoga fraternity graced the occasion.

2017: Yoga Seminar on The Culture of Tomorrow, 25th December 2017 at St. Xavier‟s College, Mumbai, where enlightening sessions by Dr. B. M. Hegde (World renowned Cardiologist and Medical Scientist), Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswatiji (Founder of Divine Shakti Foundation, Hrishikesh), Dr. Ishwar Basavareddi (Director, MDNIY, Delhi) and Vineet Chander (Director, Hindu Life Program, Princeton University) were held.

2017: The President of India, Honourable integrities The Yoga Institute on the occasion of Centenary Year Celebrations.

2017: Group of Japanese Yoga teachers visiting the Institute to seek guidance and blessings from Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji.

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

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

2017: Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji (Director of The Yoga Institute) at MedscapeIndia 2017 with Dr. Sunita Dube (Founder & Chairperson of Medscape India), Dr. Anil Kohli (Indian Dental Association), Mr. Adish C Aggarwala (President-International & National Council of jurist), Dr Shirish Hiremath(M.S) (President-Cardiological society of India) and others.

2017: Smt. Hansaji (Director - The Yoga Institute) inaugurates three day “Mumbai Yoga International Festival” August 2017.

2017: On 29th July 2017, Akshardham temple in Hiranandani Powai commemorated 15 years of devoted Yoga service to the society by having a gala Yogutsav event. Smt. Hansaji Yogendra graced the occasion as the chief guest.

2017: Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Director, The Yoga Institute welcomes the Hon‟ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu to the Institute.

2017: Smt. Hansaji, Director of The Yoga Institute welcomes Hon‟ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu & Hon‟ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Centenary Year Celebrations.

2017: The Hon‟ble Governor of Maharashtra C. Vidyasagar Rao, releases the Book titled „Prelude‟- The Yoga Institute & Presents the First Copy to the Hon‟ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu 25th December 2017. 2017: Hon‟ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah, Hon‟ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, Shri Vinod Tawde, Education & Cultural Minister, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni, Founder, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, Dr. H R Nagendra, Chancellor, SVYASA, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President, Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, Shri Subodh Tiwari, CEO, Kaivalyadhama, Dr. D R Karthikeyan, Former CBI Director, Shri I Bassavaraddi, Director, MDNIY, along with Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra, Director, The Yoga Institute lighting the lamp flagging the 100th Year celebrations at the Institute, Mumbai.

2017: The Yoga Institute takes the initiative to spread Yoga to LGBT community in association with The Humsafar Trust.

2018: Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji graces her presence at Pune International Yoga Festival.

2018: Smt. Hansaji receiving the honours for excellence in Yoga transforming millions of lives worldwide - Rotary International at JW Marriott Mumbai

2018: Smt. Hansaji Yogendra conferred PHD by Charter of MEDICINA ALTERNATIVA - at Zoroastrian College. Dr. Hansaji received Phd award in "How to reverse heart disease in Yogic way" - at Zoroastrian College.

2018: 4th certification committee meeting of Quality Council of India held at The Yoga Institute chaired by Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji.

2018: Dr. Hansaji Yogendra awarded Divine Shakti Leadership Award on International Women's Day 2018 at Parmarth Niketan, International Yoga Festival.

2018: The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and Honourable Minister Shriman Shripad Yesso Naik, extended its outright support to The Institute in its Centennial Celebrations for year-long activities and further future plans of spreading the word Yoga to one and all.

2018: Momentous Yoga seminar organised in honour of Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra –President of The Yoga Institute by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India on 22nd March, 2018 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. Dr. Hansaji inaugurated the special exhibition with Dr H. R. Nagendra, Shri Raza Murad (famous Bollywood Actor) & Dr David Frawley - at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi.

2018: Dr. Hansaji Yogendra (Director - The Yoga Institute) is the Chairperson of Yoga Certification Committee for Quality Council of India (QCI); President of International Board of Yoga; and Senior Vice President International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

2018: The Yoga Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Madhya Pradesh hosted a well-organised mega Yoga event for celebrating 4th International Yoga Day at Lal Parade ground in Bhopal. Shivraj Singh Chauhan congratulated The Yoga Institute for the grand success -“Start Living Yoga”- A very apt theme to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga 2018. This is the need of the hour. Living yoga and not just doing asanas, yoga is more than just asanas. It is my good fortune to celebrate this day with The Yoga Institute - Director Dr. Hansaji and her team.” Thousands benefited from the yoga camps organised.

2018: The Yoga Institute was awarded the prestigious Prime Minister award on 21st June 2018 for spreading the goodness of Yoga to all since the last 100 years. The selection was done from among 186 nominations received.

2018: Yug O‟ Vision‟ is a beautiful composition and amalgamation of Yoga and divine santoor music which is presented by Times Music, Under the guidance of Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute, music maestro Shri Rahul Sharma pays a fitting tribute to the ancient art and science of healing-Yoga. The students of The Yoga Institute can be seen harmonising Yoga with the celestial Music notes by the music maestro Rahul Sharma and a superlative performance by Barkha Sharma. A melodic masterpiece that takes one to a yogic meditation trans.

2018: “Yoga For All” book launch by Shivraj Singh Chouhan,Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh along with Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Shri Hrishi Yogendra, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and others.

2018: Smt. Hansaji Yogendra , Smt. Pranee Yogendra, Shri Shailesh Parikh, Dr. Jagmeet Madan, & Ms Naaznin Husein at The Yoga Institute officially announcing the scholastic tie- up with SNDT Women's University Juhu on 8th August, 2018.