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YOGASATTVJULYA 2017 ISSUE

THE YOGA INSTITUTE CELEBRATES IDY 2017 & YOGA Hansaji J. Yogendra PRACTICAL TYI HEADLINES YOGA IN OLD & UPCOMING TEXTS ACTIVITIES Dr. THE BALANCING GAME Mrs. Armaiti Desai YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 ISSUE CONTENTS

Asana & Yoga Practical Yoga in 04-05 Hansaji J. Yogendra 14-15 old texts Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

The balancing 06 game 16-26 TYI Headlines Mrs. Armaiti Desai

Yoga & stress Live life to the fullest 07 management 27 with Yoga Dr. Shantharam Shetty Dr. H. R. Nagendra

The Yoga Institute Recipe of the month 08 Wellness Practice 28 Corn Pizza Chilla

Yoga technique 09 of the month 29-30 Testimonials Vakrasana (standing variation)

Upcoming activities Publications & 10-13 31 TYI centres EDITOR’S NOTE

Namaste,

While, the origins of Yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions, its development can be traced back to over 5,000 years. Playing a significant role in teaching Yoga as a way of life, since last 100 years, is The Yoga Institute, the oldest organized center of Yoga in the world. To spread the benefits of Yoga to the entire world, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2015. The Ministry of AYUSH, , successfully celebrated 1st International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2015 at Rajpath, New Delhi. It is a matter of great pride that Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, was invited to celebrate this auspicious day with Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Smt. Hansaji was the only lady Yoga Guru among the four Yoga Gurus conferred with the privilege of sharing the dais with the Prime Minister.

Since its inception, The Yoga Institute has successfully organized the three events of International Day of Yoga (IDY), which found great enthusiasm and got worldwide support. To up the ante of the 3rd International Yoga Day 21st June 2017, Yoga sadhakas of The Yoga Institute from over 40 countries, spanning 500 different locations, celebrated Yoga across the globe. Special Yoga programs were conducted to cater to people of all age groups, religions, nationalities and social backgrounds at various studios, schools, hospitals, juvenile centers, old age homes, special children centers, government organisations, corporate offices, open spaces and more.

Yoga is a lifestyle and should not be mistaken for only . It is an art and science of healthy living. In this celebratory issue, Hansaji makes it clear that Yoga is not and Asana can be an important mean to attain spiritual awareness. Along with giving a clear definition of a Yogi, Dr. Jayadeva also pens down many do’s and don’ts for Yoga aspirants. The July issue also introduces The Yoga Institute's corporate offerings, as rebranded, under the brand umbrella of The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice.

Keep celebrating ‘Yoga - A way of life’ in everyday of your life!

Pranee H. Yogendra Editor

03 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Pearls of Wisdom

ASANA AND YOGA Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra

04 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 ittle drops of water make an ocean. Yoga should be studied in a subtler way as a Simple traits can build character. Sadhana. It is not physical culture or circus. LSimple body habits can lead to In routine drills, one just thoughtlessly attitudes. The man with a stooping posture moves the limbs. There is speed, there are is not exactly feeling very strong and jerks and there is no attention. Everything vigorous. Lot of beauty is carried about goes according to the command of a through posture and graceful movements. whistle or a band or even oral instructions. Yoga processes can also be viewed from One’s attention is externalized. this angle. Each Asana builds a certain physical pattern. This pattern builds a In Yoga, we interiorize ourselves. We certain attitude. carefully attend to ourselves, our mind, our thoughts and all. Yoga is a way of A clever teacher of Yoga knows this and creating a unity in our whole being and helps the learner to change his personality. moving towards a higher goal. Asana could However, this is a slow process needing be an important means for reaching this work from both sides. The student should spiritual awareness. Asana is not just an unhurriedly practice Yoga. He or she shall unimportant appendage in Yoga. In Indian not be impatient and in hurry. The teacher acting and dancing, it is said that eyes too should be interested in the mental and should be focused only on the hands and spiritual health of the learner. Suitable the gestures. And again the mind should be pauses or intervals are there in Asanas. In where the eyes are focused. But the most fact Asanas are basically static, but we can important thing is that the heart and the take advantage of the slow movements of feelings should be directed where the the dynamic part of the Asana to instill the mind is. Any physical act becomes Smt. Hansaji Jayadev Yogendra, attitude: One can strengthen this further enriched when the feelings, the thoughts, Director, The Yoga Institute. in the pause period. The breathing that the attention and the activities all merge goes with the Asana is the third way the together. In the usual kind of Asanas done attitude can be further strengthened. mechanically, this does not happen.

05 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 From the Teacher’s Diary

THE BALANCING GAME n her young days she had been a true questions are as diverse as people is all a matter of balance. famous screen actress. She had a themselves? There have been as many Ibeautiful face and was very talented. theories about people eat-physical, Are we balancing our scales and the Here only lament was “I have become very emotional, hormonal psychological, social. scales of values? fat. I know why of course, I eat too much. Yoga with its straight forward thinking But I don’t seem to know how to stop. ground in reality has an answer. It says ‘An Sweets are my downfall.” Her husband was unsteady mind is the culprit’, so do we a medical practitioner and he tried hard to come back to Citta vritti nirodha? The explain to her the hazards of obesity. stoppage of the mental modifications Intellectually she had absorbed all the being Yoga? So Yoga works on this problem warnings but she didn’t seem to have the from different viewpoints. Setting will to stop eating in moderation. The years priorities and giving an option of a spiritual rolled by and she became more and more base where correct decisions have to be fat. The children grew up and got absorbed made, for then, is not the body an in their various activities. She went on instrument for higher pursuits to be made feeling more and more isolated and perfectly healthy so it does not act as a insecure. Her refuge continued to be food. burden? Of course, if while getting clarity All the warnings of her husband seem to be in thinking would involve a trip to the coming true. She had developed diabetes doctor who might say that there are and a heart problem...What is it drives hormonal problems, the mind should be people to eat? What is it that while willing to attend to that. One should also knowing all the dangers, the little organ- not on the other hand take refuge in the Mrs. Armaiti Desai, our tongue leads us onto our doom? Is it hormones as an excuse of over indulging. It Dean, The Yoga Institute

06 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 YogaMD

YOGA & STRESS MANAGEMENT

Most problems in life are due to T h e Yo g i c p r o g r a m m e f o r s t r e s s not able to let go and mind wants to hold Adhibhoutika factors i.e. physical, Management on. Mastering of the relaxation techniques Adhyatmika i.e. mental and Adhidaivika i.e. • Achara- Right conduct can be a right solution for the above environmental. The Adhibhoutika • Vichara- Right thinking problem. (physical) causes are due to faulty actions • Ahara- Right food and wrong food. The Adhyatmika (mental) • Vihara - Right recreation The techniques like Asanas, Kriyas, is cause by defective thought processes. • Asanas- Education of the physical Mudras and have got an The Adhidaivika (environmental) is • Kriyas- Cleansing processes important role to relieve stress. because of natural calamities-which is said to be due to our fate. All of this either alone • Pranayamas- Respiratory practices • Mudras- Psychosomatic practices Asanas are attitude bound. They improve or in combination creates stress. the flexibility and joint mobility. Positive experience of physical health gets Achara- Yoga advocates early to bed and The Yogic life-style is an effective method generated. of stress management. The mental early to rise. The science studies have modification is neutral; it is only our faulty proved that levels of anabolic hormones are more during the early hours of the Kriyas are internal cleansing processes. perception and erroneous cognition which They positively optimize the organ causes the problem. night and levels of catabolic hormones are more during late hours of night. function leading to better experiences. There are some tendencies of the mind like Proper yoga exercise regime is helpful in maintaining good health. Keeping the right is regulation of the breath. And t h e Ta m a s i c ( d u l l ) ; t h e R a j a s i c breathing rate is in turn related to state of (hyperactive); the Sattvic (steady & routines will set the homeostasis and the biological clock. mind. These practices when done positive). In a given person, all these three regularly positively improve respiratory tendencies are present in different functions, cellular metabolism and healthy Vichara- Setting up the right thinking proportions. The personality complex emotions. (Citta Bhumi) of the individual depends process in proper Samskaras makes a upon the predominant tendency. difference. In Vichara Yoga advocates the following aspects - Mudras help in improving neuromuscular- consciousness. Personality complex- Mudha (disoriented), • Faith- Total faith and surrender to Ksipta (disturbed), Vikshipta (disturbed but higher reality. Perseverance in philosophy of better living occasionally concentrated) and Ekagra • Objectified with the situation-Yoga if and Yoga techniques are the right means for (fully concentrated) are the four practiced regularly can help to create a stress management. personality complexes. witness-like attitude. • Balanced state of mind- In every We are born with afflictions like Asmita situation. (ego), Raga (attachment), Dvesa (aversion) • Duty- Most of the people fail in duty and Abhinivesa (fear of death). These are towards themselves, i.e. towards their called as Klesas. These Klesas can distort physical, mental, social and spiritual needs. the perception of a given situation leading to erroneous cognition called Avidya. Ahara- Sattvic food can generate good and Avidya leads to poor tendencies and state positive feelings. It can shift the mind into a of mind. better state.

Unless and until some seeds of good Vihara- Adopt hobbies like gardening, experiences start sprouting suffering will music etc. Recreational games played in continue. the family have got their own role. We are Dr. Shantharam Shetty, MBBS, MCPS, FCGP

07 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Featured Activity The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice

“Wellness is all about finding a happy balance between various aspects of life” - Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, The Yoga Institute.

The Yoga Institute announces the rebranding of its corporate offerings under the brand umbrella of The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice. As a part of this practice we offer the following wellness programs addressed to different industry segments.

SAMATVAM SHIKSHA AAROGYAM

The Yoga Institute Wellness The Yoga Institute Education The Yoga Institute Health Program Program Program

Samatvam is our corporate wellness Shiksha is our education program designed Aarogyam is our health program for program for employees in organizations. It for students in schools, colleges and patients in hospitals, nursing homes and offers a range of services from health educational institutes. It offers a holistic health-care centers. It offers preventive a s s e s s m e n t s , w e l l n e s s c o a c h i n g , education curriculum based on yogic measures and lifestyle changes to address nutritional consulting, psychological principles. This activity based and disease management. It covers wellness counselling, Asana classes, disease interactive curriculum is customised for programs for major ailments such as management, lifestyle management, life- different age groups. It includes Yoga c a r d i a c , hy p e r t e n s i o n , d i a b e t e s , stage management and integrated concepts, practices with an emphasis on respiratory, orthopaedic etc. It also programs for better living. We also their application in day-to-day life. addresses specific issues related to the p r o v i d e s u p p o r t i n r u n n i n g a n health of women, senior citizens and organization-wide wellness campaign children. through employee wellness surveys and pre-designed communication collaterals.

If you are part of or know any corporates, organizations, schools or health care providers, who are looking for wellness programs, kindly reach out to our coordinators Neelam Vaswani at [email protected], +91 9833701302 or Ajay Kalra at [email protected], +91 99679 73033.

We seek collaboration and support of all members in making The Yoga Institute Wellness Practice an effective platform to serve organizations. Thank you.

08 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Yoga Technique of the Month

VAKRASANA (STANDING VARIATION)

STARTING POSITION Note: Psychological • Stand erect keeping your back straight, • Move your neck, shoulder and arms • Physical benefits have effects on our head and neck in line, chin parallel to the simultaneously as one unit. mind at a very subtle level. floor and tailbone tucked inwards. • Do not lean back while twisting. • Peace to our mind as body is relaxed at • Distance between your feet should be • Ensure smooth movement, without physical level. 24 inches apart, feet parallel to each other. jerks. • Brings attention inwards making us • Twisting to be done to one’s capacity more aware of our physical self. STEPS without strain. • I m p r o v e s m i n d a n d b o d y • Stretch both arms forward and raise synchronization. them shoulder level maintaining a BENEFITS shoulder width distance, palms facing Physical LIMITATIONS down. Inhale normally. • All- round stretching exercise for the • Severe neck pain • Exhaling in 2 seconds, slowly swing the body. • Severe back pain hands to the right keeping your gaze fixed • Gives torsion twist to the spine • Frozen shoulder on the right thumb, twisting the spine, improving flexibility of the spine. keeping the arms parallel to each other as • Strengthens the supporting muscles of CONTRAINDICATIONS far as possible. the back. • Severe cervical spondylitis • Bending the left hand at the elbow, • Helps to reduce fat around the • Recent spinal surgery or injury keeping it straight continue swinging your waistline. right arm as far back as possible. • Recent abdominal surgery or injury • Improves blood circulation. • Without a pause, inhaling in 2 seconds, • Hernia • Gentle internal massage for different untwisting yourself return to the starting • Arthritis (Spinal) abdominal organs. position. • Kyphosis (hunchback) • Immediately, exhaling in 2 seconds, shift • Scoliosis Therapeutical your gaze to the left thumb and repeat the • Lumbago above steps to the left, and you complete • Improves digestion. one round. • Helps relieve pain in the region of back and neck.

09 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI Monthly Planner

Upcoming Activities

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

1 1 Month TTC (Instructor’s Starting on Monday to Saturday- Offered in English, this course is best Course - QCI- LEVEL I) 01/07/2017 10:00 am - 6:00 pm suited for individuals who wish to (English) and teach Yoga to school students and Sunday- 9:00 am -11:30 am young adults who have no health problems. An intensive Yoga teacher's training that introduces both, the theoretical and the practical aspects of Yoga.

2 7 Months TTC Starting on Monday to Saturday - Offered in English, this course covers (Advanced Teachers 01/07/2017 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, Training Course - QCI - and attitude training, counselling, public LEVEL II) Sunday- 9:00 am -11:30 am speaking, methodology of teaching, (English) practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

3 1 Year TTC (Advanced Starting on Monday to Friday Offered in Hindi, this course covers Teachers Training Course 01/07/2017 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, - QCI - LEVEL II) attitude training, counselling, public (Hindi) speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy. . 4 3 Months TTC (Advanced 22/07/2017 – Monday to Saturday This course, in English, covers Asanas, Teachers Training Course 23/10/17 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude -QCI - LEVEL II) training, counselling, public speaking, (English) methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

5 Weight Management 01/07/2017 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Le a r n h o w t o m a n a g e w e i g h t Camp permanently through a holistic approach.

6 Cardiac & Hypertension 02/07/2017 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Experience the unique method of Camp preventing and treating heart-related ailments.

7 21 Days Better Living 02/07/2017 – Morning batch (English): Ideal for individuals who have no Course 22/07/2017 Monday to Friday: 7:20 am to major health problems and who wish 8:35 am to experience the yogic lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh. 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

10 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI Monthly Planner

Upcoming Activities

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

8 Women’s Camp 08/07/17 9:30 am - 5:30 pm A woman’s capability to handle stress, whether emotional or physical, highly depends on her health. Yoga can help women cope with health issues and help them develop the state of their body and mind.

9 7 Days Health Camp 08/07/2017 – 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Offered in Hindi, it is an experiential (Hindi) 14/07/2017 introductory course to Yoga theory a n d p r a c t i c e w h e r e o n e c a n experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

10 7 Days Health Camp 22/07/2017 - 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Offered in English, it is an experiential (English) 28/07/2017 introductory course to Yoga theory a n d p r a c t i c e w h e r e o n e c a n experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

11 Stress Management Camp 09/07/2017 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Learn how to not let stress negatively impact work and health.

12 Camp 15/07/2017 9:30 am - 5:30 pm All the techniques of classical Yoga of Pa t a n j a l i a i m t o c r e a t e m o r e awareness in an individual which helps him to discover the self shining forth in one's own true nature. Recent research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.

13 Pregnancy Camp for Ante 15/07/2017 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm This 2-days camp enables the would- & Post Natal 16/07/2017 be-mother to accept the coming event of motherhood cheerfully and p r e p a r e s h e r w i t h o u t f e a r o r misgivings.

14 Emo – Energy 17/0/2017 9:30 am - 5:00 pm T h i s w o r k s h o p h e l p s o n e t o Balancing understand the relation of emotions and energy levels through simple games and other fun filled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management.

15 Orthopaedic Camp 23/07/2017 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Manage back, joint disorders like cervical spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other p r o b l e m s t h r o u g h s i m p l e a n d effective yogic techniques.

11 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI Monthly Planner

Upcoming Activities

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

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

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

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

19 Children's Classes Monday, Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Yoga is for everybody - even children. Thursday and Friday The one hour class focuses on teaching children sanas and yogic techniques that will help them channelize their energy and focus on their studies better.

Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 9:30 am

20 Satsang Every Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30 am In 'Sat' means 'truth' and (Free- open to all) 'sang' 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 July are as follows: • 02/07/2017 Learning from pain (English) • 09/07/2017 Abhinivesh (Hindi) • 16/07/2017 Dwesh (English) • 23/07/2017 Raag (English) • 30/07/2017 Asmita (Hindi)

12 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI Monthly Planner

Upcoming Activities

Sr. No. Camp Date Time Description

21 Parisamwad Monday, Tuesday, 11:30 am A 30 minute Question & Answer (30 minutes) Thursday and Friday and 6: 25 pm session with Dr. Jayadeva and Smt. (Free- open to all) Hansaji on Yoga philosophy, lifestyle management, psychology and 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.

22 Samatvam Every Saturday 1:30 pm The 3 hour program focuses on I n d i v i d u a l g u i d a n c e f o r L i f e 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 Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, about implementing Yoga in daily life. Besides individual interaction, the session includes consultation with a panel of medical practitioners and experienced yoga counsellors. Certain Yogic techniques Yoga practices are also taught to those who are unable to attend classes.

13 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 PRACTICAL YOGA IN OLD TEXTS Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

14 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Yogic Insight

ust because a person is not physically aspirant should believe in self-realisation aspirant even while not successful in occupied and involved in any as his highest goal. He should place his grappling with his mind has at least already Jactivities, we do not call him a faith and mind on what is highest and gain made some progress in so far as he has sanyasi. Nor do we call a person, who has peace which only comes from oneness started on his path. Such a one does not fall apparently given up all worldly things, a with the highest. from his position. sanyasi. A person whose mind is fully occupied in worldly matters and who It is said that Yoga is not for one who is The Yogi is according placed higher than an cannot check his egoistic tendencies is in given to extremes, e.g., not for one who ascetic or a philosopher, and therefore it is reality a very worldly type of a person, in overeats or under-eats, or for one who said in the old books that a sincere student spite of his professions of philosophy and sleeps too much or does not sleep at all. even though initially not successful has, as his demonstration of yogic Asanas, etc. He Yoga is for one who has proper control a matter of fact, succeeded since he has is no comparison, by any standard, to one over his food and his actions, over his sleep ceased to be a worldly seeker. People born who has mentally switched himself off and his wakeful states. Such a one gains the in a yogic home or who possess such from all his desire potentials for material very highest. A simile is provided of a flame qualifications of non-worldliness are possessions. of lamp which is placed in a breezeless themselves already on a higher spiritual spot. When a spiritual seeker has control level than others. It is rightly said that for the aspiring over his mind and has placed self- student of Yoga, activities and actions realisation as his goal, he is compared to become means of self-development. For such a flame that does not flicker. one who has attained understanding and Gradually the ego trips cease, mental mental tranquillity, actions flow such projections are reduced and pain and insight of effortless and selfless nature. pleasure sensations diminish. One is One should persevere positively by unmoved even by the greatest amount of himself and avoid negative thoughts. One pain and does not consider anything should thus engage himself in altruistic worthwhile than the tranquillity of mind work. Our mind, thoughts and even our and enlightenment gained therefrom. At whole personality can be used for our this stage, there is very little of thinking highest good by thinking positively; necessary. One is in a state of great otherwise our whole personality becomes contentment and self-sufficiency devoid our great enemy, when we start thinking of any physical or mental movements. negatively. Having reached such a state, one ceases to The Yoga aspirant should continuously distinguish himself from either the highest strive in a quiet place to control his mind or the lowest. The mind has to be and remain free of desires and ego trips. c o n t r o l l e d b y p e r s e v e ra n c e a n d Sitting on a suitable mat, in silence and in a disinterestedness. Gaining of such an meditative posture, he should make his attitude is regarded not as easy. One who Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, President, The Yoga Institute. mind one-pointed and stop all sense has no control over his impulses is activities, keeping his body erect and fixing therefore least likely to progress in Yoga, his gaze on the tip of his nose. Such an although it could be said that a sincere

15 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

A successful launch of TYI Wellness Practice by Shri Subhash Chandra Varshney, Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, Zone.

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.

16 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

Smt. Hansaji Yogendra along with Sri Sri Ravishnakarji and Dr. HR Nagendraji attending the meeting.

Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, Director The excitement builds up before the ribbon cutting at the The Yoga Institute along with D. R. Karthikeyan new recording studio. inaugurates the Book Store.

Smt. Hansaji, Shri Hrishi J. Yogendra, Smt. Pranee Yogendra Shri Sukhwinder Singh launches the with Shri Sukhwinder Singh at The Yoga Institute. debut issue of the YogaSattva along with Smt. Hansaji.

17 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

1 Month TTC students, from all around the world, doing Namaste.

“Where there is little success, there is little Yoga” says the 781st batch of our 7 day health camp.

18 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

Students from the DHBW Stuttgart, Germany attend a special Yoga session.

Sadhaks perform skits to deliver yogic messages Weight management campers getting best insights at the Satsang. from Smt. Hansaji.

19 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

Smt. Hansaji conducting a Yoga session following the Common Yoga Protocol at Mantralaya, Mumbai where over 100 Ministers and Mantralaya officials participated.

The Yoga Institute team at Mantralaya for 3rd International Day of Yoga.

20 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

Exim Bank employees take active part in the The Yoga Institute takes the initiative to spread the International Day of Yoga. awareness of Yoga to all the employees of All India Radio.

Central Excise team with Smt. Hansaji.

21 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

Shri Subhasji Chandra Varshney (Chief Commissioner of Central Excise Mumbai) along with Shri Hrishiji Yogendra (Asst. Director - The Yoga Institute) & Smt. Hansaji (Director - The Yoga Institute) sharing a light moment.

Smt. Hansaji with Service Tax Audit II team Happy faces of Central Excise officers post Yoga session. on IDY 2017.

22 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

The Yoga Institute conducts a special Yoga session for The Yoga Institute introduces Yoga to BMC officers on Western Railway staff. IDY 2017.

Mumbai Police celebrates 3rd International Day of Yoga at The World’s Oldest Yoga Centre.

23 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

Women’s workshop at The Yoga Institute on the occasion of 3rd International Day of Yoga.

Everyone doing Parvatasana in the free Volunteer showing the participant the Meditation workshop held on 21st June. correct technique to do Pranayam.

24 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

The participants start their Yoga Session with Making the most of 3rd International Day of Yoga at some stretches at Namami, Kochi. The Yoga Institute, Andheri.

The Yoga Institute, Kandivali doing Parvatasana on 21st June, 2017.

25 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 TYI News Headlines

Children at Nehru Science Centre enjoy doing some stretches.

2000 students take keen interest to be a part The Yoga Institute team with of Common Yoga Protocol on 3rd International Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, Mayor of Mumbai. Day of Yoga.

26 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Yoga Celebrates Life

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH YOGA

oga is proof-based and Yoga Guru share of responsibilities and face the to body-level so that this blissful Smt. Hansaji Yogendra and Dr. challenges to fulfill them. awareness throughout can convert each YJayadeva Yogendra are living proof and every moment of your life into on how everyone can practice yoga while We have to stay in this world and learn to celebrations… yoga teaches us that! living amidst the world. More than most of tolerate considering the fact exterior us have gone through our lives paying might be wrong, but I will accept this and attention mostly to the exterior rather start looking at it with an open mind. Yoga than focusing on what is within and by far will bring in the desired wisdom and take that matters the most. you to the next level of acceptance. Once you learn acceptance then slowly, you will The mysteries of Gods, Goddesses notice that maybe it’s just another way of through the sages and gurus for centuries thinking and handling things. So you see have distilled the yoga knowledge from this is how yoga brings in desired change at the sacred texts; so that common man can the mind level. use it as an effective tool to provide greater meaning to life and pave the way to This blissful state of awareness leads you achieve the ultimate higher reality. to a dimension where you start enjoying life to the fullest. So you see the changes Yoga as a way of life simplifies things for are required within to withstand the better living. We all have problems in life obstacles in life yet thrive with a balanced and we are going to face obstacles in life. state of mind by overcoming these One way is to pack up everything and go to obstacles. Blissful Awareness at the mind the Himalayas to discover the peaceful and body level brings in happiness so that way of living or accept the challenges and we can enjoy all instances in life with stay within this world and learn to astute calmness. Happiness is the most overcome them. natural state of any human being.

Dr H. R. Nagendra, It is not possible for everyone to go the Thus to conclude, need is to look with an President, S-Vyasa Himalayas and I am sure ninety-nine per open mind; so in every difficulty, you see cent of us have to live in this world with our opportunity and let it resonate from mind

27 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Recipe of the Month

CORN PIZZA CHILLA

Corn Pizza Chilla is a delectable recipe INGREDIENTS METHOD with a sattvic touch and relished by 2 cups yellow corn kernels 1. Crush corn in the mixer. everyone. It is made with simple ½ cup Moong Dal (yellow) flour 2. Mix all the other ingredients well ingredients and easy to cook. ¼ cup cream of rice or Rawa with the corn mixture. ¼ tsp eno salt 3. Heat oil in non-stick pan, pour a Piping hot Corn Pizza Chilla makes a 1 tsp oil big spoonful of mixture on it and perfect snack for the Monsoon season. Salt to taste spread in a circle. Bridging the gap between health and 4. Cook on a slow flame. flavor, it is a delicious pancake made using FOR GARNISHING 5. After five minutes garnish it with a batter of moong flour, rawa and corn above mentioned ingredients. kernels. Garnished with olives and 1 boiled, peeled deseeded chopped tomato Cover with a lid and cook for few oregano, the Corn Pizza Chilla tickles the more minutes 1 tsp oregano taste buds with an Italian twist. 6. Serve hot. 1 tsp chopped olives

28 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Testimonials

Madan Bahal Sukhwinder Singh David Sánchez Julián MD, Adfactors Playback singer Director General, DaloTodo Sport & Life Alto Rendimiento

I first went to The Yoga Institute in I joined The Yoga Institute four years My experience through The Yoga November 1989. Back then, I was back and since then there is no looking Institute has been very special and going through unusual circumstances back. Joining The Yoga Institute has beautiful. I came just for a course and I and was in a state of depression. The 2 been the wisest decision of my life. feel intimately connected with this days Stress Management Camp that I Smt. Hansaji has helped me replace place because it touched my heart. attended and an encounter with Dr. disturbances in my life with sheer The 3 Months TTC that I have done Jayadeva altered the course of my life. happiness. It has not only helped me in has been fantastic, management, Today I’ve staff members who have my singing career but as an individual office workers, students, teachers, stayed with me for over 30 years now also. It's been a great experience & energy, theory, practical exercises, and this is because of the ideals that now Yoga has become an essential food everything with a powerful the Institute has inculcated in me. part of my life. insight to bring the development of a healthy lifestyle through one of the oldest philosophy in the world Samkhya. Yoga is such a powerful ancient knowledge handed by the founder Shri Yogendraji "the guru" and keeping on with the actual family members that they are maintaining a high energy environment with an awesome personality and taking care of all the members of the Institute.

29 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Testimonials

Sharad Shah Suchitra Pareekh Prema Sachin Parab Ex CFO, L&T Technical Head of Yoga Certification Sadhaka

I joined The Yoga Institute 25 years I joined The Yoga Institute in May, I am associated with this institute for back when I had back pain, cervical & a 1986 for the 7 day health camp. The the last 10 years. I have gained so lot of stress due to work. The nurturing environment at The Yoga much positive energy from this place atmosphere of The Yoga Institute is so Institute where work is germinated to and wonderful experience. My life has relaxing. I’ve never seen this kind of an provide opportunity for self-growth drastically changed. This place taught environment before. Hansaji & Dr. has smoothen many rough edges in my me to keep smiling all the time. This Saab recommended me to do 7 days personality and provided a larger view place is full of beautiful flowers, plants Health Camp & Regular class which of life. Dr. saab used my strengths to and trees that will never fail to soothe was very helpful. I was an emotional, remove my weakness. In all I was your mind and soul. I feel really hyper & a negative person and now greatly helped to reduce irritability. fortunate to be associated with I’ve stopped unnecessary thinking & Also the caring project started by Dr. institute & have decided to come here living a peaceful life. I love the “Herbal Saab helped the Sadhaks to practice till the end of my life. The Yoga tea” of the Institute. I am really Ahimsa. I’ve done many camps and Institute changed my perspective g r a t e f u l t o t h e i n s t i t u t e f o r tailor made camps for various groups towards life and I am happy to the everything. at the Institute as a teacher and it has fullest. The working environment is so been a great experience. much better. Everyone at The Yoga Institute is so helpful right from the guard standing outside The Yoga Institute to the employees to Hansaji & Dr. Saab (Director & President of The Yoga Institute) respectively.

30 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 Publications & Centres

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31 YOGASATTVA JULY 2017 - Father of Renaissance

Shri Yogendra systematized the Asanas, which are nowhere clearly and unequivocally described in all their details in the old literature. Knowing that the static execution of Asanas as practiced by Yoga adepts of old was not feasible nor even advisable for Yoga beginners, he introduced the dynamic execution. Most important he formulated a certain breathing pattern to be practiced in coordination with bodily movements when doing the Asanas. He further formulated a safe course of nine Pranayamas of an ascending order of difficulty. He devised a relaxation practice, Yogendra Nispanda Bhava, which is a great gift to today's many unrelaxed people. Of the Kriya's the hygiene practices of Hatha Yoga, he selected safe ones and standardised them. For the theoretical & intellectual basis of this great knowledge, he chose the 'Yoga Sutra" of Patanjali which was compiled some 2000 years ago but is now valid as it ever was and will ever be. “No gift is greater than the gift of knowledge.”

Founder, Shri Yogendraji

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