April 2019 Issue Monthly Newsletter of the Yoga Institute, India Oldest Organised Yoga Centre in the World

YOGASATTVA APRIL 2019 ISSUE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD

YOGA IDEALS OF MARRIED LIFE

SMT. HANSAJI JAYADEVA YOGENDRA

YOGA FOR CHILDREN - A NEED IN TODAY'S DIGITAL AGE

YOGA MD

SELF-HEALING THROUGH YOGA A CASE STUDY

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA

YOGA IS THE SOLUTION

DEVENDRA FADNAVIS

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IS HATHA YOGA PHYSICAL YOGA IDEALS OR SPIRITUAL?? OF MARRIED LIFE SMT. HANSAJI JAYADEVA FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY 6 4-5 YOGENDRA YOGA FOR DIMINISHING CHILDREN RETURNS - A NEED IN DR. JAYADEVA TODAY'S YOGENDRA 23 DIGITAL AGE YOGA IS THE SOLUTION YOGA MD 7 DEVENDRA FADNAVIS 24 D R . J A Y A D E V A Y O G E N D R A SHITALI REFRESHING – THE COOLING HIBISCUS TEA th BREATH 90 2 7 A P R

YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH RECIPE OF THE MONTH B I R T H 8 25 A N N I V E R S A R Y CHILDREN’S UPCOMING SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES

FEATURED ACTIVITY 9 26-27 SELF-HEALING TESTIMONIALS THROUGH YOGA A CASE STUDY

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Namaste,

oga practice assists us to align our internal environment to the natural rhythms and cycles of nature. We can empower ourselves to ﬁnd harmony within and balance the qualities evoked by the season. Apart from many other things, the one thing that we can be very sure about during the summer is the increasing temperatures. Each year, it is getting intolerably warmer. Y But simple Yoga practices, relaxation and breathing techniques will help us to cool off this summer. Regular practice of Yoga can help us acclimatise to the summer heat by activating our in-built self-cooling system. This summer, let us be mindful to practice with more ease, slow our pace and make the most of our breath awareness for a refreshing and revitalizing practice. By consciously living a yogic lifestyle, we can reduce excess heat on the physical, mental, and emotional levels.

This summer holidays, enrol your children for the Children’s Camp at The Yoga Institute and help them take a break from academics as well as the digital addiction.

27th April is Dr. Jayadeva’s 90th Birth Anniversary and with profound respect and deep love we remember our Guru who was a great scholar and a true yogi. Dr Jayadeva, the epitome of modesty, has been the simplest man with bare minimum needs. His article brings to our awareness about how worldly possessions only generate diminishing returns. Maa Hansaji has candidly shared tidbits about her marital relationship to throw more light on how Yoga way of living scores a successful marriage.

Practice Shitali (The Cooling Breath) and sip on refreshing Hibiscus tea to stay cool, healthy and happy! PEARLS OF WISDOM

YOGA IDEALS of MARRIED LIFE

YOGASATTVA 04 PEARLS OF WISDOM

oga means union. Perhaps a common problem is in realizing the desk answering queries from newcomers, typing letters, carrying bundles meaning of the word ‘union’ in marriage. As Khalil Gibran says of journals of The Yoga Institute to the post office, starting the water Y‘let there be spaces in your togetherness.. love one another but pump and so on. Besides taking classes, he seemed to have a hundred and make not a bond of your love’. The merging of two distinct individuals is one things to attend to, but never seemed to be in a hurry; he moved such that one should be willing to serve and sacrifice for the life partner, quietly and silently, attending to the work on hand. It occurred to me that without damaging one’s own individual identity or by inflating one’s ego. the work was done, but he was outside the work being in no way attached Certain emotional stresses may develop due to unmet needs and for to it. these, Yoga presents the concept of ‘Asmita’, where the ego is sublimated instead of clouding right judgment. The individual is Dr. Jayadeva moves on from the task done without looking back, without encouraged to realize that each one has to play their role in the larger any further thought. He does not permit the work done to stick to him. orchestra of life. The ego is thus submerged and a harmonious blending One day I spoke to Dr. Jayadeva and told him “Please wait after class. I of personalities results. need to talk.” So Dr. Jayadeva waited. I told him “I want to marry you.” He explained life would be very different, but I was determined. I went In deed and leading by example of harmonious householders’ living yoga home and informed my parents who were not in agreement due to the everyday was Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra. Dr. Jayadeva learnt everything age difference of 18 years. But I was resolute and clear that I wanted to about yoga and harmonious relationships from Founder Shri. Yogendraji marry Dr. Jayadeva. who along with Mother Sita lived all the ideals of a truly yogic couple. Dr. Jayadeva’s brother Vijaydeva and his wife Jill had come down to Couples and matchmaking was prevalent in those days. I was spirited and Bombay from Australia. His brother was given the task of bringing my was reluctant to parade myself in front of prospective grooms and their parents and brothers to the ceremony at the Institute. They did come, but parents. Nor was I interested in the boys I happened to meet in college. resistance was still there. All I knew was one day I would have to marry. I have to say that soon seeing Dr. Jayadeva’s qualities and his dedication While studying during social service activity I had a bout of cough and and my happiness at my Institute home, they accepted their son-in-law wheezing. It reminded me of my priority and was looking for a cure for who was a very loving, caring, understanding and very humble human this suffering. being.

One day, it occurred to my father that we consult Shri Yogendra for a cure At my Institute home, all were yogis, and I had to learn how to cope with for my ailment. He took me to The Yoga Institute. I touched Shri them. Dr. Jayadeva told me once that we should do Nishpanda Bhava Yogendra’s feet sand said, “I want to get rid of my asthma, please help and listen and not react. He was truly supportive and looking at his me. What should I do?” Shri Yogendra suggested certain asanas, dedication and karma yoga attitude, I was inspired. His sense of duty and pranayamas and kriyas. I informed him that I was already doing yoga, and intuitive understanding of other people’s problems and his capacity to apparently, it had made no difference to my condition. Shri Yogendra relate to them and to compassionately help them to solve their problems told me there was more to yoga than the asanas. He asked me to join the 6 was a live lesson every day in relationships and holistic living. He never Months Teachers’ Training Course at the Institute. proclaimed himself to be a great Guru but unassumingly gave his time and talents to all. In those days, classes for the Teacher’s Training Course were conducted by Shri Yogendra, Mother Sita Devi and Dr. Jayadeva. That was how I Together we had seen many challenges and joys of married life, and we met Dr. Jayadeva. It was a turning point in my life. thought that we could start a couples class. This couples classes would help couples understand each other and be inspired by yoga’s marvelous I was eager to learn anything new. If there was something more than teachings of maitri, karuna, mudita, upeksha and from conducting many asanas, I wanted to know it. Dr. Jayadeva said in class once that one couples classes, a book “Marriage - a spiritual journey” evolved; I would should pay close attention to oneself when being irritated. One day I end by saying that even in his last few minutes before he boarded the ‘caught’ my irritation as it formed. I noticed that I was breathing hard. My heavenly abode, he gave and was happy that the lineage would continue heart had quickened its pace and breath was coming faster. I also noticed with the birth of his grandson. how tensed up I became. Then, an amazing thing happened. My hard breathing began to slow down, the heartbeat returned to normal rhythm, and I found myself slowly but surely relaxing. And wonder of wonders, the irritation was gone!

Slowly but surely I discovered many such lessons in Dr. Jayadeva’s class. Gradually, my asthma and allergies were gone.

I found myself thinking about Dr. Jayadeva, my teacher who made such a Smt. Hansaji vast difference to my life. He was much older, but I hardly noticed. What I Jayadeva Yogendra did noticed was his serenity, quietude and his penetrating intelligence. Director, Every word he uttered was weighed before it was spoken. I could see how The Yoga Institute. he would attend to various tasks with equal attention - sitting at the front

YOGASATTVA 05 FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY

Is Hatha Yoga Physical or Spiritual??

lmost all forms of modern yogic practices have their base in Without studying texts, if one thinks that Hatha yogic asanas are the Hatha Yoga. It is a common belief that Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras ultimate yoga, it is unfortunate as without understanding the essence, if Aare mind-oriented and Hatha yoga is body-oriented.I have only techniques are focused on, it is a mere form of exercise. The essence heard people who are teaching or learning yoga saying ”Oh! I don’t teach lies in the purpose of yoga, i.e. unfolding the higher realms of or learn philosophy, I only teach Hatha Yoga”. Without reading authentic consciousness. Hatha Yoga does emphasise puriﬁcation of the body and texts on Hatha Yoga, giving such a statement is not correct. None of such asanas but the body here is a medium to go higher spiritually. Yoga can forms of yoga or teachers have any textual background. not be just physical; the path may be different but the goal is the same. And Swatmaramji himself, in the fourth chapter of his text, says that People think that Hatha Yoga is all about difﬁcult postures but that is not “There are practitioners of Hatha Yoga who do not have knowledge of true. A prominent text on Hatha Yoga, Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Rajyoga. I consider them mere practitioners as they do not derive fruits Swatmaramji is mind-oriented through and through and the techniques for their efforts of how to get rid of an overactive mind are discussed step by step. He starts with the verse ‘kevalam Rajyogaya’ .ie. Hatha Yoga is for rajyoga (samadhi). Swatmaramji suggests “Sarva chinta vivarjita” - one’s mind should be free of any worries before starting a practice, i.e. work on your mind even while practicing asanas.

Similarly in chapter 1, he is talking about Sadhak and Badhak tattvas. They are obstacles and factors conducive for sadhana, so again he suggests working on the mind. The concept of Mitahara too is a mind control. Before explaining Pranayama, Swatmaramji comes up with the verse “Chale vate chale chittam, nischalm nichle bhavet,” i.e. when the breath is unsteady, the mind is unsteady too and when the breath is steady, the mind attains steadiness. All through these four chapters, there are references of manas, chitta, the stages of samadhi, the absorption of chitta in nad, etc. Varsha Gala

YOGASATTVA 06 YogaMD

Yoga for Children - A Need in Today's Digital Age

ow often have you found your child glued to multiple digital The benefits of Namaskars for children are many, among them the screens and felt helpless about it? Are you concerned about digital detox, reducing digital obsession and improving imagination and Hyour child’s health, mind and future? After all, temper creativity. Secondly, they calm the nervous system and increase patience, tantrums, reduced attention span, lethargy, poor memory, decreased self awareness, confidence and help overcome stage fright. Done immunity, obesity and junk food cravings are all on the rise these days. regularly, they also imbibe qualities of humility and respect, even in the very young. They also optimise the metabolism and improve immunity If children continue to be unhappy despite getting everything delivered and strength. Last but not least, yoga teaches children to love and at lightning speed, it will affect their patience (mind) and blood embrace themselves, fostering their self-esteem. circulation (blood pressure). A non-content attitude will deviate their focus on unimportant things, making them uncompetitive, physically In today’s world, we hear so much about being the best and achieving the slower and argumentative, with less appreciation for the environment. most. Yoga teaches children that their bodies are different; different bodies do different things and that all of them are okay. As Swami So, let us combat this threat together before it spoils future generations. Satyananda Saraswati says: “The destiny of the whole world depends on As an interested reader and a doctor, I find it exciting to decode the little children. If you want to see the silver lining on the horizon it is not principles of our ancestral science of movement and calmness, Yoga, on you and me, but children who have to be spiritualised.” the human body and mind. Acknowledging the environment, our children should be able to harness the Power of the Sun and accept the Calmness of the Moon by performing Suryanamaskars on waking up and Chandranamaskars at dusk.

Both the salutations are a comprehensive and fun workout for children, comprising of eight powerful postures incorporating breath control, postural movements and meditation. Though elementary, they are an effective form of Yoga for children and can be modified through different intensity levels to get the desired rewards. Children of eight Dr. Palak Garodia years and above should do the Namaskar series once a day; first slow with Physiotherapist BPT, about 3-5 repetitions to improve mental skills, and then fast with about MPT, MIAP Yoga Therapist. 10-15 repetitions to improve cardio fitness.

YOGASATTVA 07 YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH Shitali T H E C O O L I N G B R E A T H

Method of Practice Limitations/contraindications: Starting position: There are no limitations. This Pranayama can be practiced by 1. Sit comfortably in any meditative posture, preferably all. Padmasana or Sukhasana. Beneﬁts Steps Therapeutic 1. Pout your lips and stick your tongue out. Curl it so that the sides 1. Helps reduce hunger, thirst and fever according to turn up and a hollow tube is formed in the center. traditional Yoga texts. 2. Inhale slowly, smoothly and fully through the tube formed by 2. Helps in Psychosomatic ailments. the tongue. 3. Helps in reducing ailments of the abdomen 3. Withdraw the tongue inside and close the mouth. Exhale Psychological through the nose. 1. Develops calmness of mind 4. Repeat the practice 4/5 times.

YOGASATTVA 08 FEATURED ACTIVITY

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YOGASATTVA 09 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA

Self-healing through Yoga A Case Study

Name: Mr. Suresh Thakkar matters or my daughter’s marriage. At one point in time, I was going to give Age: 58 years up on my business because it was not working out. I was feeling tired, Qualifications: SSC exhausted and worried all the time. Then I spoke to Dr. Jayadeva who then Profession: Business (Sugar Industry) suggested time management and I followed the guidance given. Shavasana Health Issues: BP (Hypertension) and pranayama benefitted me immensely. I learnt a lot; everything from time management and maintaining a balanced state of mind to business skills, etc. Dr. Jayadeva was a true yogi and great teacher. Whenever I had Q: How did you learn about The Yoga Institute? any problem, I would ask him and he would give advice or write on a piece A: I didn’t think much about yoga initially back in the early nineties. of paper, and it worked every single time. Luckily, I had good neighbours who saw me much stressed and would One time, I asked ‘I worry a lot. How to stop that?’. Dr. Jayadeva wrote on a suggest joining yoga. I would think yoga isn’t for me. One day my chit “Nachint” (do not worry). He then taught me ways to discipline myself neighbour pre-paid my yoga session fees and said now it would be my and manage my finances. So I went home and applied the monetary wish to join or not. Curiosity got the better of me, and I went. The yoga discipline taught to me. I reduced my staff, took up extra hours and teacher was from The Yoga Institute, and I felt good within the first curtailed wasteful expenditures. I also diligently wrote ten positive points month itself. I wanted to learn more, and my teacher mentioned the every day. Institute at Santacruz. So in 1991 I went to attend Satsang at the Institute Attending early-morning Parisamvad became a ritual. The place itself has and topic was AVAV. I was drawn in and completely hooked. so much positive vibes and getting Guru’s blessings every day changed me. Till date, I remember the lesson learnt the first day. Dr. Jayadeva It took discipline and work to transform myself. I have borderline Yogendra and Smt. Hansaji Yogendra’s householder yoga and Satsang hypertension and minimum medication. But today I can manage made complete sense to me, and I eagerly joined. everything adequately. Guru’s blessings early morning everyday, it’s an experience that cannot be put into words. Q: State your present family responsibilities and ailment A: An ailing mother, 87 years old, my wife & daughter. My daughter is Q: Any Additional information or experience, please share married. For the past three years, my mother has been completely A: One experience would like to share. A famous politician offered a bribe bedridden. The doctors have advised not to move her from the bed due of one Lac per month on learning that I was from The Yoga Institute and to spinal deterioration. However, with Smt. Hansaji’s guidance and Dr. Jayadeva’s student. He understood what would be my answer. He blessings, yoga is helping me cope and take better care of my mother. I smiled and withdrew. I was grateful, and by then even I knew the answer. move her cautiously so that she is able to enjoy the sea view. Both smiled and parted. In 2016, I met Dr. Jayadeva seeking his blessings and advice. I remember Q: Is there a family history of any other disease? Please share the his words even today very clearly, no suggestions. “You are doing fine, keep particulars. at it!” A: I lost my dad to cancer. He was a chain smoker. My dad expired when I That’s Dr Jayadeva for you - always available, no matter how small or big was very young studying in tenth grade for SSC. That’s why I your problem. He would never turn his back for anything. I got more than I discontinued my education and started taking care of household imagined or asked for! responsibilities.

“जीवन दया मा ँ ने Q: How have you beneﬁted from Yoga and The Yoga Institute (TYI)? जीना िसखाया डॉटर साहबे ने A: It is a place of reverence and a temple for me. I receive guidance and और जेते जी हसना िसखाया हसं ाजी ने “ support on all fronts, be they business matters, family issues, health

YOGASATTVA 10 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Rotary Club of Bombay West organized 'Ek Mulakat Hansaji ke Saath’

Maa Hansaji gave her expert deliberations during the ﬁrst general body meeting of Health Sector Skill Council for 'Yoga Therapist Program' in collaboration with Indian Yoga Association.

YOGASATTVA 11 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Maa Hansaji and everyone coming together and enjoying ﬂoral Holi

Holi was celebrated at The Yoga Institute with meditation around ﬁre, a special session by Maa Hansaji

YOGASATTVA 12 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Smt. Hansaji felicitating women at Women's Association of Shanmukhananda

804th batch of 7 days health camp expressing their gratitude for the best 7 days at The Yoga Institute.

YOGASATTVA 13 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Happy faces from 805th batch of 7 days health camp (Hindi)

New Yoga graduates from 1 month TTC programme.

YOGASATTVA 14 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

TYI’s Kandivali branch student successfully completed their 200 hour TTC.

High Karma Yoga spirit of students post karma Yoga session on 2nd March 2019.

YOGASATTVA 15 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

“To learn Yoga is to enjoy every minute of life” says a student from Whistling Woods. Session taken by Smt. Varsha Gala on 06.03.19

Chinese delegates visit the oldest Yoga centre in the world on 24.03.2019. Session conducted by Smt. Annapurna

YOGASATTVA 16 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Women from Special class practice Yoni Mudra.

Students learning Trataka which has beneﬁcial effects on the eyes.

YOGASATTVA 17 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

A blissful shot from the meditation camp at Matunga Centre.

The ones who serve fresh food deﬁnitely deserve to rejuvenate themselves. Mumbai Dabbawallas at The Yoga Institute on 10th March 2019, session conducted by TYI Sadhaka Shri Abhay Jain.

YOGASATTVA 18 TYI NEWS HEADLINES

Truckasana, an initiative by The Yoga Institute in association with Castrol, has beneﬁted over 1.3 lakh trucker drivers across India.

The Yoga Institute spreading waves of joy at BMC schools by teaching Yoga.

YOGASATTVA 19 D R . J A Y A D E V A Y O G E N D R A

th 90 2 7 A P R B I R T H A N N I V E R S A R Y

YOGASATTVA 20 A T R U E Y O G I

YOGASATTVA 21 YOGIC INSIGHTS

YOGASATTVA 22 YOGIC INSIGHTS

DIMINISHING RETURNS

t looks very strange, but true, that the more we have of things, the One may get a sense of boredom or disenchantment for a little while for a less we want them. We reach a saturation point, somewhere along particular experience, but the very next moment, one would again get Ithe line, when we indulge in having more of material things. In fact, attracted to another object or relationship, believing that in this latter case we cannot have too much of even good things, specially when the good we would not have to face the unpleasantness of the earlier experiences. things happen to be of this material world. All worldly objects have their It takes a lot of beating for a foolish man to realize the worthlessness of inbuilt limitation. They of their own do not contribute to the total or material existence and objects. The wise man, however, does not need to inner development of man. Accumulation of more and more material pass through so much suffering. He is a sensitive soul and can see through things is not commensurate with man’s fullest or ultimate evolution. the untenability of material life, during his very early encounters.

Our desires for material possessions lead us to much travail and suffering. What is true in commerce and economics is also true in spiritual life, viz., But it is also true that such possessions have their own limited merits. adding more and more of variables to a constant factor brings about Worldly possessions also have an inbuilt capacity to cause us diminishing returns. It is only that in spiritual life even the very ﬁrst disenchantment. We are no doubt drawn by the glitter and glamour of addition of a material object becomes a germ for the rise of material objects. We identify ourselves totally with them, wanting to disinterestedness. Material life is there for us for bhoga (enjoyment) as possess them for all time. But this act of ours ends up ﬁnally in our well as apavarga (absolute deliverance). disillusionment and disenchantment. When we consider the effort it takes to possess things, and the trouble in maintaining them, and the further suffering when we have to part with them, we realize that it would have been better if we did not have the things right from the beginning. Had we not been drawn to these material things, and had we not possessed them in abundance, we would not have reached this saturation point, to feel disenchanted about them. So in one sense, however painful it may appear, material things in a different context become very necessary objects for our own growth and development. Life is a large training school and we should not feel unhappy about being here. As Tolstoy rightly said, “We must remind ourselves as often as possible that our true life is not this external, material life that passes before our eyes here on earth, but that it is the inner life of our spirit, for which the visible serves as a scaffolding, a necessary aid to our spiritual growth”. Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, Former President, Unfortunately, such wise statements do not of their own lead to The Yoga Institute. disinterest towards worldly things. In fact, the world of ours, consisting of different objects and different relationships, provides us an endless series of attraction. We just cannot see through this game of material life.

YOGASATTVA 23 YOGA CELEBRATES LIFE

For 100 years, The Yoga Institute has transformed the lives of millions of people through various social initiatives like Annam Brahma and YOGA IS THE regular Yoga sessions for differently-abled children, marginalised communities, especially women and children, the LGBTQ community, and many more. SOLUTION His Excellency, Shri Ramnath Kovind, the President of India, gracing the occasion is very ﬁtting. This festival has so many beautiful events, I am pleased to be a part of it. oday’s world is struggling and the solution is yoga. Yoga is our age-old culture; the whole world is adopting this practice. Yoga is one such skill that helps the mind, body and soul in union with The Yoga Institute has contributed immensely to spreading the good T cause of Yoga; I humbly request Smt Hansaji to make us a part of this nature. The two-day Harmony Fest celebrations of The Yoga Institute in Mumbai are a combination of in-depth knowledge, hard work, effort, yoga journey and accept our contribution as well. devotion and dedication that produced extraordinary transformation So enjoy, all the best to the Institute, and we wish them the very best for and changed lives. My heartiest congratulations for the fantastic many more decades to come. programme put together. We applaud the tremendous efforts of Founder Shri Yogendraji, Mother Sita Devi, Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra & Dr. Hansaji Yogendra to spread the goodness of yoga done for the past Devendra Fadnavis hundred years. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

A life school was designed by Shri Yogendraji to propagate yoga as a way of living. Yoga is an invaluable gift from ancient India; it’s our culture, our Sanskriti and tradition. We need to preserve it. One hundred years celebrations have united the yoga fraternity, and we should work on the PM’s noble path of “Sabke Saath Sab Ka Vikas.”

Today, more than 55,000 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. Smt. Hansaji is a remarkable yoga guru and the only woman yoga guru to be invited by Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to share the stage at the ﬁrst International Day of Yoga in 2015.

YOGASATTVA 24 RECIPE OF THE MONTH

REFRESHING HIBISCUS TEA

There are many reasons to drink hibiscus tea - for one, it is a refreshing summer drink and its cranberry-like ﬂavour pleases many, even children. Other than that, hibiscus tea is rich in Vitamin C and has many other beneﬁts such as that it is good for the liver, reduces blood sugar levels, is known to prevent hypertension, lowers one’s blood pressure and eases menstrual cramps. It also aids digestion and thus helps with weight management. All good reasons to try this easy to follow recipe.

All you need is Method

4 fresh hibiscus flowers 1. Remove stem and seed pods from the flowers 3 cups of water 2. Separate petals and keep aside 2 tbsp honey 3. Rinse the flowers in clean water and transfer to a pot for boiling Juice of half a lemon 4. Add 3 cups of water for 3 cups of tea 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves 5. Boil for 5 to 6 minutes 6. We can see the flowers become light in colour and the tea turns dark 7. Remove from the flame and filter 8. Add chopped mint leaves and lemon juice 9. Now the colour will change to red 10. Allow to cool and add 2 tbsp honey and mix 11. Serve hot or cold

YOGASATTVA 25 TESTIMONIALS

DR ASHOK MEHTA, Way back in 1970’s I was suffering from backache and decided to take up Yoga. The MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF founder Shri Yogendra Ji used to be there that time, under his guidance I started doingYoga and I had good relief. The disciplines taught by founder are still so fresh. I’ve BRAHMA KUMARI GLOBAL known Hansaji ben since her childhood and it feels so great to see her as national HOSPITAL personality. The Yoga Institute has played a vital role in popularising Yoga. I congratulate them on completing 100 years.

KANGANA RANAUT, RENOWNED BOLLYWOOD Yoga is a technology – a very very ACTOR advanced technology to attain and to realise the immensity of being human. So please take up Yoga like I do and many of my friends, to attain the maximum balance of body, mind and soul. The Yoga Institute is doing a great job. And I congratulate The Yoga Institute on completing 100 years.

DILIP TRALSHAWLA, TEACHER AT THE YOGA INSTITUTE

The Yoga Institute is my karma Bhoomi. The length and breadth of accumulated knowledge from books supplemented with a third dimension of depth after associating with TYI from year 1976. Learning and interacting with Founder (Shri Yogendraji ) was a rare privilege that continues to provide inspiration till date. Soon after completing the TTC, on the advice of Dr. J., I stopped buying books, reading books and ﬁnally distributed most of stocks of books at home.Then I got associated in administration of TYI and IBY. On encouragement from Dr. J., I kept writing articles for the monthly “ journal.I learned from participating in study groups and the publication of the cyclopaedia and books. Ever grateful for the guidance and counselling by Dr. J. and Hansaji during my emotional turmoil and making me a believer in God. All the blessings from TYI continues in making my old age phase fruitful and rewarding.

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TESTIMONIALS

Studying and living at The Yoga Institute for 3 months was a life changing experience for CANDICE ROBERTS, me. Before coming to TYI, my yoga practice was sporadic and undisciplined, and I had STUDENT FROM only very basic knowledge of the philosophy of Yoga. AUSTRALIA So, I arrived at TYI hoping to deepen my knowledge on Yoga and to learn the practical tools to follow Yoga as a way of life - The Institute did not disappoint. “ The course was very comprehensive and the calibre of the teachers high. There was always someone to turn to with any questions we had or to give advice. It’s not an easy course and requires a lot of self-discipline but like anything, you get out what you put in. I’m so grateful to The Yoga Institute for offering such profound teachings on Yoga – the 3-month TTC is a course that everyone should do!

July 2018 happened to be one of my biggest life altering moments, one that was SOUMYA JAJOR, completely unforeseen and unplanned; the SADHAKA kind that only happens because it is destined. I arrived at The Yoga Institute, believing that I would do some Yoga (Asanas!) and be able to ﬁnd some much needed peace of mind. But what I found was so much more, a whole new direction to my life. My journey started with a Basic and Advanced Teachers Training Courses, internship, understudy programme and teaching assignments which bring their own learning along. I feel fortunate to be here amidst such a positive and nurturing environment, which is not just creating opportunities for me to spread the goodness of Yoga but also teaching me to live my own life with a sense of purpose and harmony. RAJEN DUTIA, Seeing and interacting with Hansa Ma has STUDENT FROM ANDHERI been a constant source of inspiration and guidance for me while having the CENTRE mentorship of the highly competent teachers truly enriches my learning experience. Be it the institute campus, its people or the vibration of this place, the one word I attribute to it is - beautiful! Come visit us to experience it for yourself.

I attended the inaugural lecture given by Hansaji and was really impressed. I joined the classes immediately, run by Rohan Sheth and Brinda Sheth from the first day. I always thought that Yoga was an ok ok exercise and gymming was always a better option. But after attending the Yoga classes, I feel Yoga is more effective and necessary. The classes are very efficiently conducted by our teacher. I underwent an angioplasty of my heart three years ago, wherein one stent was fitted. After attending regular classes for the last six months under the able guidance of Hiralben, our Yoga teacher, I can proudly say that the heaviness that I used to feel in my chest has gone away and I feel much much better. Thank you to Rohan ji & Brinda ji.

YOGASATTVA 27 TYI MONTHLY PLANNER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

1 1 Year TTC (Advanced Starting on Monday to Friday- Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Teachers Training Course - 01/04/2019 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, QCI - LEVEL II) and counselling, public speaking, methodology (Hindi) Sunday- 9:30 am to 10:30 am of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

2 7 Months TTC Starting on Monday to Saturday - Offered in English, this course covers (Advanced Teachers 01/04/2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude Training Course - QCI - and training, counselling, public speaking, LEVEL II) Sunday- methodology of teaching, practice (English) 9:30 am -10:30 am teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

3 1 Month TTC (Instructor’s Starting on Monday to Saturday- Offered in English, this course is best Course - QCI- LEVEL I) 02/04/2019 10:00 am - 6:00 pm suited for individuals who wish to teach (English) and Yoga to school students and young adults Sunday- who have no health problems. An intensive 9:30 am to 10:30 am Yoga teacher's training that introduces both, the theoretical and -the practical aspects of Yoga.

4 21 Days Better Living 03/04/2019- Morning batch (English): Monday Ideal for individuals who have no major Course 23/04/2019 to Friday: 7:20 am to 8:35 am health problems, who wish to experience Evening batch (Hindi): Monday to the yogic lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and Friday: 6:20 pm to 7:35 pm fresh. Saturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 am Sundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am

5 Diabetes Camp 07/04/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Yoga has much to offer in management of Diabetes. Come and experience it for yourself.

6 Swadhyaya - Level 1 03/04/2019- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm This is a 5- day workshop aimed at training (English) 07/04/2019 ourselves to be aware of our thought processes, control them and thereby harness our own latent potentials.

7 Weight Management 02/04/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Learn how to manage your weight Camp permanently through a holistic approach.

8 Stress Management Camp 10/04/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Learn how to not let stress negatively impact your work and health.

9 Respiratory Camp 13/04/2019 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Learn how to manage asthma, bronchitis, common cold, cough and sinusitis with simple Asanas, Pranayamas and right diet.

10 Emo – Energy 21/04/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm This workshop helps one to understand the Balancing relation of emotions and energy levels through simple games and other fun ﬁlled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management.

11 Meditation Camp 20/04/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm All the techniques of classical Yoga of Patanjali aim to create more awareness in an individual which helps one discover the self shining forth in one's own true nature. Recent research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.

YOGASATTVA 28 TYI MONTHLY PLANNER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

12 Pregnancy Camp for Ante 09/01/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm This 2-days camp enables the would-be- & Post Natal mother to accept the coming event of motherhood cheerfully and prepares her without fear or misgivings.

13 Yoga Summer Camps For 10/03/2019 10:00 am - 3: 00 pm The camp focuses on teaching children Children asana and Yoga techniques that will help (9-12 yrs) them channelise their energy & focus on their studies.

14 Yoga Summer Camps For 16/03/2019 10:00 am - 3: 00 pm The camp focuses on teaching children Children asana and Yoga techniques that will help (5-8 yrs) them channelise their energy & focus on their studies.

15 7 Days Health Camp 16/03/2019 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Offered in English, it is an experiential introductory course to Yoga theory and practice where one can experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

16 Back and Joint Disorder 28/04/2019 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Manage back, joint disorders like cervical Camp spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other problems through simple and effective yogic techniques.

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

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

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

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

YOGASATTVA 29 TYI MONTHLY PLANNER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

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21 Satsang (Free- open to Every Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30 am In Sanskrit 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' all)Regular Classes for together. In this interactive, one hour Men session conducted by Dr. 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 April are as follows: • 1/4 Yog ke raste ki kathinaiyan • 8/4 Anger management • 15/4 Buri Aadate • 22/4 Phy Edu vs Yoga Culture • 29/4 Change yourself

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

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

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YOGASATTVA 31 Shri Yogendraji - Father of Modern Yoga Renaissance

So a student of yoga should not get stuck at some little thing, which he wanted and he got, like curing his head-ache, if he stops there, he has no interest in yoga. His study of Yoga was simply a process of utility, he was looking for some treatment or a cure. But a real student of Yoga, aspires that for the expansion of consciousness; at that stage he is much more aware. How far does he want to go, he is afraid of the highest? Are his legs weak, he must get the strength in the legs, go up at the highest so that he can see in a perspective from an objective point of view everything. That becomes his ideal. The student of Yoga who will study becomes his ideal. The student of Yoga who will study Yoga, he must have that ambition for going as high as possible.

“You sell your soul a hundred times when you try to live for the satisfaction of others.”

FOUNDER, SHRI YOGENDRAJI

YOGASATTVA APRIL 2019 ISSUE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD