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Events & Happening at 4 around the world. P E A R L S O F W I S D O M Your Relationship to your Self R E C I P E O F and Others T H E M O N T H 25 Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra Kheer Makhana

RELATIONSHIPS 2 6 T E S T I M O N I A L S Vandana Trivedi 6 2 8 U P C O M I N G A C T I V I T I E S Y O G A M D 14-22 Y O G A 3 1 P U B L I C AT I O N S Medical 7 C E L E B R AT E S L I F E Questions & Answers & C E N T R E S Make Life better Dr. S. R. Shah with Yoga

Y O G A T E C H N I Q U E Honourable Governor O F T H E M O N T H Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari 23

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Gaining Perspective through Yoga 9 EDITOR’S NOTE

Namaste,

Yoga is a way of life that empowers us to know our self better. Yoga has all the answers to the most profound and popular question - Who am I? Most of us live a life without even giving a second thought to this question. But yoga can help us get closer to the essence of who we truly are and to awareness of what is our duty. A true yoga sadhaka strives to travel inward to transform himself into the best version of self.

In this issue, Smt Hansaji says, once we know ourselves better, we can have a better relationship with our self and with the outside world too. And Dr Jayadeva’s wisdom enlightens us about our simple and divine qualities.

Our Honourable Governor Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari congratulates and honours The Yoga Institute on completion of 101 years of foundation and 25 years of teaching yoga for free at BMC schools.

Also, a renowned cardiologist throws light on how yoga, as a complementing therapy, can help a patient of Ischaemic heart disease through mental relaxation.

Let's open our hearts and make our lives better with Yoga!

PraneeHYogendra Pranee Hrishi Yogendra

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YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO YOUR SELF AND OTHERS

very person is different, everyone has their own unique the other person. To have a healthy relationship with the self personality. No two individuals are the same, neither and with others, you must keep the Kleshas away while dealing Eexternally nor internally nor eternally. Isn’t that the with others. Just enjoy and live in the moment that you have in reason why we are born alone and we die alone? Everyone has hand. their own story, that is different from others. The way a person is brought up, the sanskaras that they have, their situations, their Always try to see the goodness in every individual, for all you thought process, it all differs from person to person. Even a pair know is just the surface of the personality, you don’t know the of twins don’t have the same life. depth of it. Spend each and every moment with others joyfully and happily. Lend an ear to others but don’t judge their story. It is this uniqueness that makes a person what they are. For Instead, do something nice for them, something that would every individual, all you know about them is their present, what make them happy from the inside. they are today. It is because of their past experiences and situations that result in their present. A little girl who has had a Just follow this basic discipline in life. First, have a better strict mother would have a different personality than a girl of the relationship with yourself, only then will you have a better same age, but with a bed-ridden mother. It is only our habits, relationship with the outside world. The more you value the traits, circumstances, and thought processes that make us uniqueness of others, the more your relationships will ourish. unique and special and we must accept it gracefully. Always remember, your other relationships only mirror the It is only when we have truly understood and realised this relationship you have with yourself. uniqueness in ourselves that we will be able to understand others in a better manner. The relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have. So whenever you have to deal with others, you must keep this in mind. In this way, you won’t expect others to behave in a certain manner that suits you. That is just because no two people are the same and now you know that they have their own personality, which is different from yours.

Once you establish a good relationship with yourself, you will stop expecting things from others. All you can do is enjoy the Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra present moment with them, no expectations, no demands. Try Director, The Yoga Institute. not to have any opinions, don’t get attached, leave no room for dualities, and keep the ego away by not imposing your ideas on

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Being part of a Yoga lineage that practises Householders’ Yoga, One can ask how this approach is valid for a parent who has to relationships can become an integral tool for self-growth. The teach the child ‘the correct way’? As Dr J. would put it, if need be, inclusion of Yoga as a way of life can transform an ordinary life to you show the anger, but don’t become the anger! an art of living extra-ordinarily, especially if one professes to ‘doing’ Yoga. Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and If one’s goal in life is self-development, then how about taking it for the right purpose and in the right way - that is not within into the realm of family, work, friends, etc.? How about everybody's power and is not easy, as Aristotle said. accepting each conict as a challenge to clarify one’s own stand? Let’s take, for example, an argument between spouses, To enjoy love, care, compassion, appreciation, praise, fun, which can be the trickiest and stickiest of them all. If your spouse laughter and joy that relationships can offer whenever they points out/criticises/blames you for something, ordinarily one come our way and without craving for the same; to be able to would spring to one’s own defence. Yet, if one’s stand is see through the impermanence of all relationships, in that lies self–development, then, can one see one’s ego rising to its own the practise and gift of Yoga! defence? Can one see also the other kleshas of Raga (attachment) and Dvesha (aversion) also rearing their ugly faces? Therein lies the litmus test of being ‘in the moment’ or, still better, being a witness - Saakshi bhava. This situation in fact shows us the mirror of how we are and how much we can accept the merit of our spouse’s observation. We have then in fact become able to diffuse a potentially volatile situation.

Few words of Dr. Jayadeva that I have heard him repeatedly utter - ‘the Ego’, ‘acceptance’ and ‘having a witness-like attitude’ - have stayed in the deep recesses of my mind and have played themselves out often (but certainly not as often as I would have Vandana Trivedi liked to) in various situations of my life.

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Medical Questions and Answers

Question: Can Yogic practices and Yogic life help in case of a patient suffering from Angina Pectoris? Question: Can a patent suffering from Ischaemic heart disease get well through Yoga? Answer: As Angina pectoris is a type of Ischaemic heart disease, the following answer applies to both the questions. Ischaemic heart disease is caused by rstly, a narrowing of the lumen of the coronary artery following a deposition of fat in the wall; secondly, a spasm of the coronary artery; and thirdly, clotting of blood, which may occur after a heart attack in many patients.

Yoga can help a patient of Ischaemic heart disease by preventing coronary artery spasm through mental relaxation; it can help as shown by the very latest research, by reducing cholesterol in the blood to around 200 mg, by causing regression of arteriosclerosis in the coronary arterial wall. There is now ample evidence proving beyond doubt that the regression of arteriosclerosis in the coronary artery occurs in six to twelve months if the cholesterol level is brought down to 200 mg or less. This has been concluded from the results of repeat coronary angiography in many patients. Thus Yoga can help many patients of Ischaemic heart disease signicantly, including those of Angina pectoris.

Question: What is the cause of high blood pressure? Answer: In the majority of cases, the exact cause of high blood pressure is not known. We know that the arteries are clogged and we have found that there are specic contributive factors for high blood pressure. Some of these are controllable and others are uncontrollable. For instance, heredity factors and age are uncontrollable factors. Controllable factors that affect blood pressure are diet, stress and tension, alcohol, smoking and the amount of exercise one does.

Question: How is it possible to avoid stress and tension in today’s life? Question: What is a low-cholesterol diet? Answer: One way is to plan your life. Do also emotional Answer: A diet that avoids butter, ghee, cheese, meat planning. Learn to know that there are certain situations that can products, eggs, fats and sugar. Foods that are safe are be changed and others that have to be accepted. Here perhaps vegetables, fruits, skimmed milk, daals and cereals. Palm oil, Yoga could help to change attitudes and learn relaxation. which has been recently encouraged by the government, is harmful as it is an hydrogenated oil. Question: What are the symptoms of high blood pressure? Answer: Hypertension has been called an insidious condition as the symptoms are very vague in the beginning. In extreme hypertension, there may be slight headaches, dizziness, exhaustion, weakness. Many times, it is accidentally discovered in routine medical check-ups. Dr. S. R. Shah Cardiologist Question: Is alcohol in small quantities harmful in hypertension? Answer: Alcohol is a poison for hypertension - and a poison is a poison even in small quantities.

7 YOGASATTVA YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH

YOGENDRA LAYA Being completely immersed in all that I do is my practice!

Yoga is about observing, knowing and understanding, realizing and becoming one with it. Yogendra Laya is the practice of absorption so that we begin to observe things at their subtlest.

Method of Practice Starting Position 1. Sit in a meditative posture of your choice.

Steps 1. Begin by bringing your attention and awareness to the breath and witness the process of inhalation and exhalation, breathing normally and naturally. 2. As you become comfortable watching the breath, bring the attention to the nostrils and focus on the area of the nostrils as the air enters and leaves. 4. Observe closely the friction of air as it strikes the nostrils during inhalation and exhalation. Also observe the coolness of the in-breath and the warmth of the out-breath. 5. Continue observing the breath in this way for ten to fifteen minutes.

Limitations / Contraindications 1. There are no limitations or contraindications for this practice. It can be done by all.

Benefits 1. Totally arrests the activity of the mind. 2. Releases anxiety and tension. 3. Excellent form of meditation.

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Gaining Perspective through Yoga A Case Study

Khushbu Mangla hardly requires an introduction - she is one of those people almost everyone knows at the Institute, from the guards at the gate to the kitchen staff and her classmates in the 7 Months Teacher Training Course. An outgoing, friendly personality, Khushbu nds it easy to talk to people and nd common ground with everyone.

She credits her upbringing for instilling the right values in her - friendliness, lending a helping hand whenever she can and striving for excellence in whatever she does. Yet, it took The Yoga Institute to put a name to the philosophy behind what she was living. “My parents led a yoga-like, duty-bound life, placing value on discipline and routine,” she remembers.

A successful businesswoman with a background in advertising and media and starting her own import business from scratch, Khushbu could have gone on making and spending money but something did not ring true. She wanted to slow down and take a step back and after a failed relationship, she did just that and restarted her life.

A friend suggested she visit The Yoga Institute and as soon as Khushbu stepped through the gate, like so many people before her, she felt a different energy. “This is where I belong,” says Khushbu now with conviction, who is about to nish her TTC.

She has understood that she does not belong in the business world but that it is her to focus on what comes naturally to her: helping others by sharing her own experiences, be it as an ex-cricketer who played at national level, a marathon runner or a generally health-conscious person. She credits her marathon coach in school with instilling in her to always be goal-oriented and to focus on herself and her achievements instead of comparing herself to others.

Now, she helps out other athletes, especially women, also footballers and people working out at the gym. They all agree that Khushbu is truly inspiring and motivating, not being deterred and losing her positivity even after a ligament injury has grounded her for a few months. “My coach taught me to make myself stronger rather than give in to negativity. If I can’t do , I do ,” she says and shares how much she enjoys and benets from the practice, which has helped keep her thyroid problem in check too.

After graduating from the Institute, Khushbu already has many plans, teaching at her sister’s school for one, who goes to a special school. And remembering the interactions with her grandparents who taught her so much, she also wants to do something for senior citizens. “If you are aware of your actions, you will know why you are here,” she concludes.

Have an interesting story to share how yoga has changed your life? Email us at [email protected] and you could be featured here soon.

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OUR DUTY Social Initiatives TOWARDS SOCIETY

Yoga Education for BMC Teachers age home or underprivileged senior citizens in the age group of To provide Yoga education to BMC Teachers for their holistic 60+ Launched in 2005, we also support the Dignity Foundation wellness and to inspire students to take up the practice of Yoga and Share Foundation for running these programs.

Annam Brahma To serve a nutritious breakfast to the underprivileged strata of society - children, adults, senior citizens and women who are homeless, underpriviledged, refugees or those living below the poverty line. More than 1000 people daily benet from this initiative.

Yoga for Underprivileged & Differently Abled Thousands of children from schools for the differently abled, Reach Out, the Rangoonwala Foundation and Rescue Foundation have participated in Yoga.

Yoga for Women To provide Yoga education to Women for holistic wellness for all stages of life, be it puberty, pregnancy, motherhood or menopause. Women from all walks of life and age ranging from puberty to old age. We partner with Dignity and the Share Foundation.

Yoga for Senior Citizens A Yoga program for senior citizens who may be retired, in an old

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Yoga Scholarships customised programme for Dabbawalas that focuses on their To provide Yoga Scholarships to the needy for Teacher Training holistic health. Courses and other special courses to enable their self growth and generate employment opportunities. Participants range from all age groups and genders who belong to an economically weaker and challenged strata of society.

Yoga for Mumbai Police To provide Yoga education for Mumbai Police to improve holistic wellness, awareness, energy and signicantly reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

YOGA for LGBTQ To provide Yoga education to the LGBTQ community for holistic wellness, improved awareness and self-acceptance. Started with Humsafar Trust, people from all age groups and social stratas are included in this initiative.

Yoga for Trafcked and Oppressed Women Yoga programs for rescued and oppressed women who are Yoga for Trafc Police victims of human trafcking or other heinous crimes like To provide Yoga Education to Mumbai Trafc Police. Thousands domestic violence, rape etc. of trafc police and staff members have participated since its launch in 2018. Yoga for Prisoners A disturbed and unguided mind can lead to stress and violence. The Yoga for Prisoners programme helps in restoring vitality to not only the body but the mind too, leading to awareness and calmness. The programme addresses prisoners in Mumbai jails and adult and juvenile rehabilitation centers.

Truck - Yoga for Truck Drivers A unique and easy-to-do Yoga regime that can be included as part of a daily routine while on the move. Truck Drivers of all ages who spend more than 8 to 10 hours driving a day will benet. Yoga for Commandos and Paramilitary Forces Yoga education for commandos and paramilitary forces. These forces need physical toughness as well as mental and emotional resilience. Cadets and ofcers across ranks of commandos and paramilitary forces have participated.

Yoga for Dabbawalas Mumbai Dabbawalas are its lifeline, delivering meals to millions in the city daily. To take care of this lifeline, we have a

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Tree Plantation Drives To encourage citizens to plant more trees and care for the environment. By planting trees and raising awareness about it, we work to preserve the lungs of our environment for generations to come.

Beach Clean-up Drives Beach Clean Up drives are an effort to curb indiscriminate littering at Mumbai beaches, to prevent danger to the marine life and to restore the beaches’ pristine beauty. 25 kms of beach clean-up conducted every year. During each drive, we target to thoroughly clean up to 2 kms of beach.

Blood Donation Drives Free blood donation and medical check-ups are conducted every year. Each whole blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives. People treated for cancer, undergoing orthopaedic and cardiovascular surgeries, blood disorder and accident victims need blood donations.

Community Yoga Community Yoga are free Yoga sessions where people join to practice Yoga in open places like Yoga by The Bay at Marine Drive, Equal Streets and Happy Street at various locations, to name a few. These sessions are aimed at creating camaraderie among people and to spread the goodness of Yoga to all.

Khet Asana - Yoga for Farmers Yoga Awareness - The Good Food Festival Our farmers toil day and night but while providing for the nation This is an open and free festival that offers a potpourri of they ignore their own physical and mental well-being. Khet experiences to share and spread knowledge about Sattvik Asana, a specially curated set of Yoga Asanas for farmers, is an Food through food talks, live demos, cooking contests and the easy-to-do Yoga regime that can be included as a part of a daily live tasting of healthy recipes and healthy meals. routine. Yoga Awareness - Harmony Fest Open and free for all, this one-of-a-kind festival brings together a potpourri of experiences ranging from Yoga Sessions, Talks by Celebrities, Sattvik Food, a Farmers Market, a Music Festival and many more.

Yoga Awareness - International Day of Yoga Every Year, The Yoga Institute celebrates the International Day of Yoga to spread the goodness of authentic Yoga across various groups and communities: Governmental ofces like Mantralaya, the Excise Department, BMC Departments, the Yoga by The Bay initiative, Mumbai Police, Trafc Police, BMC Schools, Western Railways and many more.

Maitree: Our engagement program. The Yoga Institute has an integrative approach for CSR funding as received from organisations. Apart from providing branding and visibility to organisations, we also recommend employee engagement through the "Maitree - Each One Reach One" Initiative, where employees can volunteer their time for our projects or support us with their ground execution.

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Regular Pregnancy class Take the right step into motherhood.

DAYS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

TIME 9AM - 10 AM

Fees: 1200/-

VENUE The Yoga Institute

Email us at [email protected] for further details.

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On - Call Consultation Initiative

Email us at [email protected] for further details.

14 YOGASATTVA TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Dr. Hansaji Yogendra was one of the guest speakers at the Jaipur Literature Fest January 2020. Imparting her precious wisdom to many alongside some honourable dignitaries coming from different parts of the country.

Senior sadhaka Akash Singhviji took an interesting yoga session at the Jaipur Lit Fest making the audience experience the positive effects of Yoga asana.

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A special session was arranged by The Yoga Institute for the students from Princeton University along with Iskcon Prem Gaurang Das.

The 820th batch of 7 days health camp successfully came to an end. The happiness of the students can be seen in their enchanting smiles.

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Lovely and energetic bunch of students after completion of 1-month TTC along with Hansaji.

We are going strong with the social initiative of Annam Brahma. The satisfaction of serving so many can be seen in the picture.

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Yoga is for all, The Yoga Institute is always happy to impart the precious teachings of yoga to the young minds and help them build their future. Children learning Pranayama during the camp at TYI campus.

While full-moon was smiling over, yoga sadhakas are drenched in the positive energy during Full-Moon Meditation.

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Comforting yoga session was arranged for ofce goers at Audit Bhavan, BKC by The Yoga Institute on 24th January 2020.

It was a peaceful start of Sunday morning at the marine drive when The Yoga Institute and Mickey Mehta got together practicing Yoga By the Bay in association with .

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Happiness had no boundaries for these bunch of Yoga Sadhakas on receiving the certicate for successfully completing 3 Months Teacher’s Training Course.

During the 3 Months Teacher’s Training course, students were taught about karma yoga by selessly working to maintain cleanliness, which will help to build their character.

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Amidst the chaos of life, The Yoga Institute is providing a perfect ambience to meditate in specially designed meditation pods.

71st Republic day was celebrated with full enthusiasm at The Yoga Institute taking a pledge to make India, Fit India with Yoga.

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It was time to serve the people who serve us in making our long commuting hours easy. A soothing yoga session taken by Vinay Zende for bus conductors and drivers at the event of Road Safety Week in association with Mumbai Trafc police.

Teaching how to cleanse the body through jal neti was an eye opener for the trafc police who are all the time exposed to pollution at a Yoga Programme arranged for Mumbai Trafc Police by TYI.

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Make Life better with Yoga By Honourable Governor Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari

oga is the communion of the self with the supreme. I practice of yoga and Tapasya. Just like practice makes a man want to thank and congratulate Hansaji for spreading perfect, we should practice yoga every day and reach to the Yyoga so well that everyone present at the event was in higher reality. the state of Yoga. People present in the audience were keenly listening to all the lectures and not merely sitting and getting Our mind is not steady and for that when Maharishi Patanjali bored. started describing Yoga, he rst wrote “Yoga chitta vritti nirodha,” which means controlling the mind by improving The material and technology that the West has provided is really concentration is yoga. I feel the scientists are also yogis, commendable but India has a special place in this world that because with concentration, they invent new things. And we all teaches us about Yoga and giving back to society. Be it poor or are very lucky that this age-old is now accepted rich, we are taking from the society but what are we giving back by the whole world with open arms. to the society? This is exactly what Yoga teaches us. Today, 180 countries celebrate 21st June as International Yoga If you ask anyone in this country be it literate or illiterate, Day. But just by giving lectures, Yoga will not reach everyone. It everyone will be of the opinion that these worldly pleasures are will reach by working hard just like The Yoga Institute is doing. I temporary. There is something superior to this but we don’t appreciate the efforts of Hansaji and Hrishiji and congratulate know what. We will come to know about it only when we have once again on this double celebration - the completion of 101 some time and that time, we spend for Yoga and higher years and 25 years of teaching yoga for free at BMC schools. experiences. I request one and all present here to work towards Yoga and I The Yoga Institute has been working hard for 101 years to believe that we will be physically, mentally, and spiritually the spread this knowledge to householders, which is ttest country. My best wishes to The Yoga Institute for providing commendable. When I was taking a round of the campus, I felt this humble service and empowering people with Yoga. peaceful vibrations. It is possible only because of constant

23 YOGASATTVA YOGIC INSIGHTS The Divine and the Demonical Qualities

By Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

WHAT may appear ordinary and simple, acquires greater They go on raving like this and all the time their thoughts also signicance when set in contrast to complicated and move in the same groove, “I am perfect, I am strong, who is meaningless objects around. Simple qualities like purity, there like me?”; overpowered by ignorance, they actually feel understanding, humility etc. may appear colourless to men of proud of their achievements. the world, but when contrasted to wicked and dehumanizing qualities in evidence all around us, the simple virtues assume a It is not surprising that men who are egoistic ultimately harm the divine glow. Such simple qualities are but a few: to be fearless, world process, which is interrelated. They achieve their gains to possess discipline, to be given to self study and to acquire through unjust means. Such men remain constantly worried and knowledge thereof, to enjoy mental purity and peace, etc. But mentally disturbed. These men are really sick persons, how meaningful and worthwhile they appear when we have a dragging others along with them. It is a well known fact that look at the way most of us function under fear, lack of discipline, desires, anger and greed are the doors to hell. extrovertism, confusion and disquietude etc. The wise man believes in and lives according to higher laws. He Impure men who believe in the sensory world deny the respects the scriptures, he believes in philosophy and follows existence of anything higher and give themselves to sensual the ideal. What is enjoined in these wise writings is to be taken pleasures. They are lled with insatiable cravings, they collect into account when one acts. The past experience of wiser unjust possessions and have wrong means of livelihood. How persons is not for nothing. In the old scriptures, what is right and often do we see ourselves and others acting aggressively as a what is wrong action has been settled. So that one who prefers result of limited understanding. Many believe pleasure as the to live in a manner as contributes to his highest good, denite sole motive of existence. To satisfy this craving for pleasure, assistance and guidance become available. He from these can they resort to violence. Such men do not believe in the absolute thus cultivate the simple but really divine qualities and avoid the or in any higher authority. “I am God,” they will say. “ I did this and demonical qualities described earlier. I will do that. I will straighten out those who are opposed to me.”

24 YOGASATTVA RECIPE OF THE MONTH KHEER MAKHANA

Kheer being the most loved Indian dessert is made in Indian homes to celebrate almost every occasion and festivity. Makhana Kheer here is made from Phool Makhana (popped lotus seeds) that has been cultivated in India for centuries and is consumed in many forms. It is one of those food items that you can consume during the fasting period of Navratri. Being an auspicious Hindu festival, Navratri is celebrated across India with much fervor with devotees fasting on all nine days. However, just because you are fasting, you need not shun good food or delicacies exclusively prepared during Navratri. Experts from SaleBhai.com share this delicious and healthy kheer recipe that you can try and keep yourself active during this period.

Ingredients & Method

• Popped lotus seeds 1. Roast the seeds and some cashew nuts on a pan with a little ghee • 1/2 cup cashew nuts and season with rock salt. • 2 tsp ghee 2. As soon as it cools, take 3/4th of the mixture and grind it in a • Rock salt blender with some cardamom. • 1/2 tsp cardamom 3. In a separate deep pan, bring to boil 2-3 cups of milk. • 3 cups Milk 4. Add sugar, followed by the ground makhana mixture, and stir well. • Sugar, according to taste 5. Add the remaining roasted makhana and cashews. • Dry fruits, chopped 6. Continue stirring until it thickens. 7. The kheer can be served either hot or cold, garnished with chopped dry fruits.

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ELMA AVEIRO I had a very blissful and stress-free time at The Yoga Institute, Goa. I loved Portuguese the campus which brings us closer to nature. The satvik food served at the Instagram Sensation institute was delicious and I was surprised to learn that how simple-satvik Sister of food can lead to a healthy and happy life. I am looking forward to do teacher’s training course one day from the The Yoga Institute, Goa. Cristiano Ronaldo

Jai Hind College have been annually visiting The Yoga Institute for students MS. SIMMIN one-day camps since 2007. This year was no exception and was totally power- BAWA packed. Hansaji’s satsang was enlightening with a special message for Head of students on going back to the dietary patterns of our ancestors, digital de- Department, addiction and living a value-lled satisfactory life. The instructor Ms. Puja with Philosophy. her team of volunteers made suryanamaskar fun and very easy for students. Jai Hind College Kriyas, pranayama along with bonding games added to the knowledge bank of students to build a moral and disciplined life. Sattvic food was relished by all. Not a moment was unproductive. Easy relaxation techniques were the take back for students whereas a bag full of books, yoga mats, t-shirts and healthy snacks was my take back. My love for the institute and insatiable desire to come back year after year is ever growing. I thank the entire staff of The Yoga Institute for giving the very best to my students.

SIMONE PREUSS The Yoga Institute is a place where Yogic philosophy gets turned into Teacher at practice, be it through asanas, pranayama, kriyas, attitude training or the The Yoga Institute application of Yogic concepts in everyday life. In other words: This is where life’s ups and downs nally start making sense. Lifting the veil of ego, attachment and fear, one feels a heavy burden taken off one’s shoulders, replaced by tranquility and a sense of balance. This is certainly true for my journey, when I opened the front gate for the rst time in 2015 to inquire which TTC may be best suited. I soon signed up for the 7 Day Camp, which left me wanting more, and then for the 2-Year-TTC, where I made wonderful friends who shared the experience and truly inspiring teachers who never hesitated to provide new (Sattvik) fodder for our enquiring minds. Dr. Jayadeva and Hansaji with their words of wisdom at Satsangs provided further insights. Completing the TTC was just a small step and having taken up the study of the Yoga Sutras next, I feel blessed and grateful to continue the journey. With much gratitude to everyone at The Yoga Institute.

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CHANDRA The Yoga Institute is a school of Yoga that can be useful for people of many JEROME different paths and understandings of Yoga. I am grateful as this is the rst Student from established institute I’ve enrolled to as it gave me such a sturdy foundation to New Zealand keep working from. Although I might have had different expectations before coming, I have learned and grown in ways I couldn’t have imagined prior to attending this 3 Months TTC. If you feel the call to expand your understanding of Yoga, I suggest you come here. I wouldn’t trade the experiences I’ve had here for anything

My journey with Yoga began with The Yoga Institute, Mumbai. I was looking to IGA ZEME evolve as a person and that is when I decided to give a try to Yoga - as a form of Sadhaka holistic development. My idea of Yoga was that it was a form of exercise to make your body exible. When I joined and as a few weeks passed by, I slowly started noticing the changes in my thoughts as well. I felt much more calm, content and compassionate. Apart from asanas, we started with meditation, discourse, and satsang. Though I never attended any satsang, I am sure it has a profound impact on people who are looking to make that change in their life. The vastness of the positive energy that ows in the Institute itself gave me a smile on my face. There were days when I would just enjoy reading something sitting over there, listening to the birds chirping or simply the sound of planes passing by is beautiful. The smile on people's faces, the tension of something bothering someone, senior citizens with health issues, people who wish to become yoga teachers, all felt like a part of one large family.

PRAKHAR My time at The Yoga Institute, Goa has been magical. As soon as I stepped BHARADWAJ onto the campus property, I knew I was at the right place. I got a really Student, TYI GOA warm welcome by Rohan and Roveena. The property is very lively, full of lush greenery and spectacular wildlife. The teachers are very knowledgeable and passionate about the teachings of yoga. One thing that really stood out for me was the energy of the support staff. They were always very cheerful and helpful. The food and accommodation has been amazing I really wish I could just stay here forever. This place is very conducive for the study and practice of yoga. The training is really well structured and delivered. I am happy that I chose The Yoga Institute, Goa to do my 200RYT training and will recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about the classical Ashtanga Yoga.

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1 Year TTC Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Starting on Monday to Friday (Advanced Teachers Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, 01/02/2020 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Training Course - QCI - counselling, public speaking, methodology of and LEVEL II) teaching, practice teaching, essentials of Sunday (Hindi) anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and 9:30 am to 10:30 am philosophy.

7 Months TTC Offered in English, this course covers Asanas, Starting on Monday to Saturday (Advanced Teachers Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, 01/02/2020 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Training Course - QCI - counselling, public speaking, methodology of and LEVEL II) (English) teaching, practice teaching, essentials of Sunday anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya 9:30 am -10:30 am philosophy.

1 Month TTC Offered in English, this course is best suited for Starting on Monday to Saturday- (Instructors’ Course - individuals who wish to teach Yoga to school 01/02/2020 10:00 am - 6:00 pm QCI- LEVEL I) students and young adults who have no health and (English) problems. An intensive Yoga teachers’ training Sunday that introduces both, the theoretical and the 9:30 am to 10:30 am practical aspects of Yoga.

Weight Management Learn how to manage your weight permanently 01/02/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Camp through a holistic approach.

Bhavas Workshop Bhavas are mightier than thoughts, as they 01/02/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm impact and shape us at a deeper level. The Bhavas workshop helps you to discover this powerhouse to lead a joyful life.

21 Days Better Living Ideal for individuals who have no major health 02/02/2020 - Morning batch (English): Course problems, who wish to experience the yogic 22/02/2020 Monday to Friday: lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh. 7:20 am to 8:35 am Evening batch (Hindi): Monday to Friday: 6:20 pm to 7:35 pm Saturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 am Sundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am

Diabetes Camp Yoga has much to offer in the management of 02/02/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Diabetes. Come and experience it for yourself.

Swadhyaya - Level 1 This is a 5-day workshop aimed at training 05/02/2020- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (English) ourselves to be aware of our thought processes, 09/02/2020 to control them and thereby harness our own latent potentials.

Diet Workshop A Sattvik diet gives energy to the body and mind 08/02/2018 9:30 am - 5:30 pm as well as increases immunity. The Diet Workshop enlightens you about mindful eating that includes a balance of fresh raw and cooked foods.

Respiratory Camp Learn how to manage asthma, bronchitis, 08/02/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm common cold, cough and sinusitis with simple Asanas, and the right diet.

Stress Management Learn how to not let stress negatively impact 09/02/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Camp your work and health.

Meditation Camp All the techniques of classical Yoga of Patanjali 15/02/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm aim to create more awareness in individuals that helps them discover the self shining forth in one's own true nature. Recent research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.

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Emo – Energy This workshop helps one to understand the 15/02/2020 - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Balancing relation of emotions and energy levels through 16/02/2020 simple games and other fun-lled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management.

Pregnancy Camp for This 2-days camp enables the would-be-mother 15/02/2020 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Ante & Post Natal to accept the coming event of motherhood 16/02/2020 cheerfully and prepares her without fear or misgivings.

7 Days Health Camp Offered in English, it is an experiential 22/02/2020 - 7:00 am - 7:30 pm (English) introductory course to Yoga theory and practice 28/02/2020 where one can experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

Back & Joint Camp Manage back & joint disorders like cervical 23/02/2020 9:30 am - 5:30 pm spondylitis, lower back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other problems through simple and effective yogic techniques.

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

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

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

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

Satsang In Sanskrit 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' Every Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30 am (Free- open to all) together. In this interactive, one-hour session conducted by Dr. Jayadeva and 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 February are as follows: 02/02/2020 - लोभ ( Hindi ) 09/02/2020 - Maun (English) 16/02/2020 - जीवन के िलए योग (Hindi) 23/02/2020 - Learning from Pain (English)

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Parisamvada A 30-minute Question & Answer session with Dr. Monday, 7:45 am & 6: 30 pm (Free- open to all) Hansaji on Yoga philosophy, lifestyle Tuesday, management, psychology and various Thursday and psychosomatic problems. Friday A prerequisite for some of the courses, this session is like an induction into the Yoga way of life. These are personal counselling sessions with relevant medical experts on specic health problems of the individual.

Samatvam The 3-hour program focuses on individual Every Saturday 1:30 pm-5:00 pm guidance for Life Management and is recommended for all individuals wishing to learn Yoga for relief from health ailments, for a stress- free life and for general tness. The session consists of a lecture by Dr. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, about implementing Yoga in daily life. Besides individual interaction, the session includes consultation with a panel of medical practitioners and experienced Yoga counsellors. Certain yogic techniques are also taught to those who are unable to attend classes.

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31 YOGASATTVA Shri Yogendraji - Father of Renaissance

It was my ambition even in the midst of the study of Yoga, especially of Hatha Yoga, when I was in the jungle, the Reality of such a science from which I derived what was inexplicable.

I know not how Nature disclosed her secrets to me, but I found knowledge pouring in succession like a waterfall. My hands were too small to contain it, and I feared, perhaps with all this, I may lose the chance of having a draught.I cried....I struggled and extended my empty hands - I found some scattered drops, my palm is again as I give them.

But it is my satisfaction that, instead of passing my life in the jungle, obscure and lonely, by some unknown inspiration, I have come out to reveal to the public what I felt is the truth about this science. I have found that is is not a philosophy that is dry with theories, but on the contrary, it is full of richness with vivid practices for the attainment of self- realisation.

For revival of such a master-science, I take it as my duty in the interest of the public and hence this small book - Outlines of Yoga, Vol. I, as an introduction to the science of Yoga proper. Vol. II will treat the metaphysical part of this great science.

Shri, Yogendraji, Versova, March 1919

“The richness of life is painted in colours of love. When you begin to love, you begin to live.”

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