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GUIDE TO A GOOD NIGHT’S YOUTH AND SLEEP MENTAL SMT. HANSAJI JAYADEVA PROBLEMS YOGENDRA

SHRI YOGENDRAJI YOGA, THE PERFECT STHIRA HEALTH SUKHAM INVESTMENT! ASANAM FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY YOGA MD

WHY WE NEED TO OVERCOME DEMONICAL TENDENCIES OF THE MIND

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Guide to a Good Night’s H E A D L I N E S Sleep Events & Happening at The Yoga Institute Hansaji around the world.

F R O M T H E T E A C H E R ’ S D I A R Y Yoga, the perfect health investment! R E C I P E O F T H E M O N T H 26 Sneha Arora 6 14-23 Power Packed Cereal Y O G A M D Sthira Sukham Asanam 7 Y O G A C E L E B R AT E S L I F E 2 7 T E S T I M O N I A L S Dr. Sneha Rathi, MPT Youth and 2 9 U P C O M I N G Mental Problems A C T I V I T I E S Y O G A T E C H N I Q U E O F T H E M O N T H Shri Yogendraji 24 3 1 V I D E O O F T H E Yogendra 6 M O N T H - Puraka (Prolonged Inhalation) 8

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Namaste,

"Is the glass half empty or half full?" How we see it will give us a clear understanding about our perspective towards life. Research states that seeing the glass half full not only makes us happier, it also makes us healthier and wealthier. And now that we are halfway through 2021, let’s pause and reect on the last six months. As our Yoga ways of living help us to be present in the moment, we also allow the wisdom of the glass half full or half empty to throw more light on our own linear lifestyle.

On 21st June 2021, on the occasion of 7th International Day of Yoga, The Yoga Institute celebrated Yoga Mahotsav in association with Hon’ble Minister, Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari ji and Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Shri Shripad Y Naik ji. TYI also agged off IDY2021 at the Raj Bhavan, in the presence of our Hon'ble Governor of , Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari ji. Respecting the prevailing restrictions in view of the COVID 19 situation, TYI commemorated IDY 2021 by hosting various ofine, online and virtual sessions along with many live demonstrations, interactive meetings and webinars to encourage everyone to experience the goodness of Yoga.

Monsoon is here to indulge us in Mother Nature’s natural pristine beauty and bounty. As the lush green elds, joyful mountains, happy owing rivers calm the mind and soothes the soul, our body also gets exposed to common water-borne diseases, respiratory allergies, fever, u, cold, stomach infections etc. Therefore, we must inculcate healthy daily diet routines and yoga practices to help strengthen the immune system and keep monsoon related health hazards at bay. This will keep our immunity at an all-time high, not only during the monsoon season but throughout the year.

The youth of today is the reection of the society of today. The mental health of the youth depends upon parents, society and the culture inherited. In this issue, Founder, Shri Yogendra ji shares more about Youth and their mental problems.

Yoga way of living inspires us to be aware of our experiences and transform in a healthy way. As we awaken our awareness, we experience a greater sense of liveliness with ease.

Live life with awareness! PraneeHYogendra Pranee Hrishi Yogendra

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Guide to a Good Night’s Sleep

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leep is one of the basic biological, psychological and sleep. What is unwanted, the body throws it out; what is wanted, psychophysical needs of our body. And if a person does the body stores it and keeps it and that good things are Snot sleep, all the aspects are going to get affected. happening during sleep and that does not happen with sleep Physically, the person will be weak because the hormones will during the day.So try and organize your life so that you can not be developed and so there is an imbalance in the hormones sleep at night. in our body. The nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system; every system gets affected because of bad Sometimes it happens that one family member is out and all the management. Food also will get affected because whatever other family members are up, waiting for that person to come food we eat, the body will not absorb or assimilate it. Our and then they will eat food together and then they will sleep at immunity will also go very low the moment we have a deciency the same time. Now that is very wrong management. of sleep. Everybody should be self-reliant and should see to it that if you can, you should eat early and sleep early. Food should be had And so it is very, very clear as food is important, sleep is equally three hours before sleeping. After that, no. One hour before if important. Without food - for example when someone is fasting - you feel any difculty in sleeping, have a quick bath also. And a person can live for a few days, no problem, but without sleep, a one hour before you should be away from all electronic items person, within three days, is totally in a bad state. First, the because the blue light of your computer, your mobile activates psychology gets affected, and then the physiology and your optic nerves and that would prevent sleep. You will be very everything gets affected. The mind gets affected rst; anger happy doing all that but then you will be deprived of sleep and comes in, frustration, depression, anxiety, neurosis, that could bring all the diseases. So try to understand and keep schizophrenia comes, all these things happen because of lack all those things away before sleeping, sit and relax. of sleep. If you nd that the mind is busy thinking about many things, the It has been observed that if someone even has a simple human mind needs training, divert your thoughts to some problem like a common cold, if you sleep a little more when your positive thinking, some good, pleasant thinking, joyful thinking. body is in trouble, that sleep itself would be like therapy; a Read some jokes, some good sayings, good stories, or count person will get better if it’s a good sleep. So try and see that and your blessings of the day, how many good things happened, always remember that whenever there is any problem, you have write ten positive points. Make this a habit in life and try to a joint pain or backache or anything, sleep one hour early. A decide what to do for the problems that you are facing right now. person puts on weight, the body is going through some struggle, The solution part of the problem could be a thought at night. If sleep one hour early, that would help in reducing weight. If you there is no solution, well, you can always say tomorrow, day have any respiratory problems, sleep more. Cancer patients, I after. But this is how we should handle this. Sometimes it tell them to sleep one hour early so that they get additional happens that negativity overpowers us. It is always better to sleep. So in any health condition, any disease, sleep contributes bring your mind into a very peaceful, positive state; in your mind, to well-being and sleep helps in treatment of diseases and there should be a nice wave state, which can be achieved problems. through conditioning and other techniques mentioned in this month’s issue. So try and take sleep very seriously. Nowadays, people give sleep much less importance; they think that sleep means a waste of time. And instead of sleeping, they are watching movies, they are on the computer, talking to a foreign country because their time zone is different and their work is like that and people have to sacrice their sleep. But we should know how to manage sleep. Number one, the day is meant for work; the night is meant for sleep. That rule is very clear by nature.

Though everybody should follow that rule but if it can’t be avoided, if a person is working at night, see that priority is given to sleep during the day. And when a person is sleeping during the day, that person should remember to sleep with an empty stomach and not on a full stomach. After eating, sleeping has no meaning; it creates more dullness, a tamasik state. Before eating, a person should rst sleep and then get up and eat and then the deciency of sleep could be handled.

So this is a simple suggestion that a person should follow slowly. See to it that you organize your life in such a way that the night should be given for sleep because the entire atmosphere, Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra everything helps you sleep better and helps you in repairing all Director, The Yoga Institute. your body’s problems as all repair work takes place during

5 YOGASATTVA FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY

Yoga, the perfect health investment!

e invest our time and effort in making a living for our guidance given. Hence, if one is disciplined with the above 2 survival, but never do we think about what use this practices for the physical and mental body, stress levels surely Wsurvival is without a healthy body, mind and spirit. will reduce. Most people relate to Yoga as a physical exercise, which undoubtedly is one of the important aspects to maintain 3 To channelize or give expression to one’s emotions, the optimum health. However, if one digs deeper into the roots, it is psychology bit of Yoga gives a technique, which is also used by actually a way of life, and not just that one hour on the mat! With NLP practitioners in our modern day. The technique of writing a fortunate exposure to Yoga in philosophy, psychology and 10 Positive points at the end of the day is the best way to technique from authentic schools of Yoga, in India, like The conquer that overthinking and negative mind. Yoga Institute, I have clearly observed and tested as a Yoga teacher for 16 years now, that many of the diseases, mental and 4 In , a 75-year-old Covid survivor, when receiving the physical, can be reversed with Yogic lifestyle changes in one’s hospital bill, felt grateful for the breaths he had free for 75 years, routines, pranayama (breathing exercises) and attitude. I which he took it for granted before the pandemic. One day of would like to share some tips that one can incorporate in daily ventilator came to his rescue and that is when he learnt the living that combat stress levels in the ‘new normal’. importance of God-given bio-energy/ breath! Hence, to calm the mind, 10 rounds of simple equal breathing is 1. A simple technique of Vajarasana (Thunderbolt pose) after highly suggested, on an empty stomach. These few tips can meals for 10 mins helps with good digestion and reduction of make a magnitude of a difference. acidity. If the is difcult to do on the oor, one can sit up with an erect spine, completely touching the back of the chair too. Practise of this asana after meals itself makes a huge difference to acidity and constipation problems.

2. Whilst everyone is coping with constant changes, acceptance is the key to settling the unsettled mind. As they say, what you resist, persists more, hence, if one brings in the Yogic attitude of acceptance and focuses on what one can do, instead of what one cannot, that will automatically take one in the direction of being present and mindful and diving deep into the potential of being creative in the NOW. The Yoga Sutras Sneha Arora written by Patanjali emphasised on all aspects of a human being and discipline of the mind and focussing on the now, is the rst

6 YOGASATTVA YOGA MD Sthira Sukham Asanam

oga Sutra 2.46 denes Asana as Sthira Sukham When we practice at the same spot, at the same time, our Asanam, which means a steady, blissful posture.These nervous system is more aware and ready to explore greater Ythree words describe the entire experience of Asana. depths of the work that we are doing. In order to achieve this state, a correct balance of the autonomic and peripheral nervous system with the cortex is required. Here 7. Practice on an empty stomach are 10 tips to incorporate into Asana practice accordingly: We would not want to tax too many systems in our body altogether at the same time. Hence, it is important to have a gap 1. Determine level of activeness in the body of at least 3 hours post-meal. Before starting the practice, we should rst know the level of activity in the nerves. Feel the energy by rst conditioning the 8. Accept your body as it is mind to observe the body. Now, plan for a faster Surya We tend to get inspired by others, especially with an Namaskar or a slower meditative stance. overwhelming number of social media accounts and people practicing Yoga. But it is important to know our body thoroughly 2. Ensure to get your mind to the present well before we tame it to reach advanced Asana goals. Before practicing, it is important to make the mind do a blank Acceptance is what is needed for a great practice. Goal- run, just ready to explore the body in its various dimensions. If orientedness can lead to a hardwork-frustration cycle,with we work out with predetermined goals, we tend to skip some delayed, reduced results or in worst case, injuries. objective assessment of the body and may end up with an injury. Hence,it is important to be in the present, ready to explore every 9. Follow your intuition information that the body is going to provide. When we are well aware of our body with a good level of acceptance, the amount, force, positions to be attained become 3. Always use a very intuitive. Following this intuition can help us get results at a The earth has an intense amount of energy. A simple example is faster pace. that the temperature of the oor keeps varying, which can be strong enough to distract us from the practice. Hence,it is 10. Start with warm-up and end with relaxation important to use a Yoga mat, which is a good insulator and It is important to reduce the risk of injury. Chalk out a plan that remains neutral in termperature. includes slowly tuning the nervous system and muscles to the peak of activity followed by tuning it to zero activity. This process 4. Switch off fans/AC helps in balancing of activity in our system, which reduces the Air temperature can cause changes in muscle tonicity and risk of injury and keeps us on a continuous, sustained practice nervous function. The natural response of the body in the form without any hindrances. of sweating gets altered in the presence of an air conditioner, which reduces the elimination of waste from the body. Besides, And nally: Enjoy your practice! oxygen levels in the air are found to be lower with fans switched on.

5. Wear loose clothes Tight tting clothes can alter the nervous system function, muscle tone as well as restrict the range of motion of joints. In order to reduce any kind of restrictions in our practice, wearing loose clothes is preferable.

6. Practice at the same time, same spot, same Dr. Sneha Rathi temperament MPT (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) Per the principles of learning, our nervous system works better when the same stimulus is repeated under similar conditions.

7 YOGASATTVA YOGA TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH

Yogendra Pranayama 6 - Puraka (Prolonged Inhalation)

There is so much I learn and imbibe to go ahead in life.

METHOD OF PRACTICE Limitations / Contraindications Starting Position 1. Cardiac and hypertensive patients must take caution 1. Sit erect preferably in either Padmasana or not to overexert. or in any meditative posture of your choice. Place your hands on your knees, palms BENEFITS facing down. Therapeutic 2. Close your eyes or x your gaze at a point ahead. 1. It improves the lung capacity by stimulating the lung cellular structure. Steps 3. After a short exhalation, begin a slow, long, unbroken Psychological and gradual process of inhalation lling your entire 1. It improves focus. chest cavity till the diaphragm. Take care not to 2. It has a calming effect on the mind. forcefully extend your stomach. The inhalation time can be from 5 to 10 seconds depending on your lung capacity. The emphasis is on prolonged inhalation. 4. Once the inhalation is complete, exhale normally and completely. 5. Take a few normal breaths before the next round. 6. Practise 4-5 rounds with pauses in between each round.

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How to embrace one’s silent companion A Case Study

any people have a silent that she was able to look for companion but few talk professional help. Yet, the remedy Mabout it. Many don’t even did not come in a straightforward know it is there unless someone path. “If you name any psychiatrist tells them. Or they read symptoms in Bombay, I have probably been and nd themselves in many of there,” chuckles Pinki. But then them: Restlessness, trouble she met The Yoga Institute’s very sleeping, irritability, lack of own Dr. Harish Shetty, who caught concentration, racing thoughts, on to her anxiety and suggested unwanted thoughts or fatigue and she visit the Institute. sweating on the physical side. If this sounds familiar, then you know So Pinki signed up for a 1 Month this companion. If not, then you TTC in 2017 - and has been closely surely know someone who is very associated with the Institute ever pally with it. Pinki Gandhiwaller is since. “The rst week was tough. I one of them. “I was clueless for so felt I had come to do some rehab,” many years, going from one remembers Pinki. “I hated it but psychiatrist to the next for 10 after the rst week, that feeling years, feeling miserable,” she completely turned and I did not recalls. want to leave.”

Though anxiety is a common She soon started practicing mental disorder and with 38 million techniques like Pratipaksha Indians suffering from anxiety Bhavana, Nispanda Bhavana and disorders according to WHO data, making India number four in Vipaksha Bhavana (10 positive points) and slowly gained more the world after the USA, China and , few talk about it. It is calmness and balance. She is also more aware of her thoughts okay to go to any doctor when something is wrong with the body now and can get out of a destructive spiral before it arises. but seeing a specialist when the mind gives trouble? Not everyone does. “There is still a lot of stigma associated with Because as Samkhya philosophy teaches us - something cannot mental disorders,” agrees Pinki. go back to nothing, so a little bit of that anxiety remains even to the present day but now Pinki is prepared. “When an attack comes, Yet, the rst psychologist, Maharishi Patanjali, more than 2000 make sure your body moves so that your mind surrenders. Go for years ago in his Yoga Sutras, understood that most diseases a run, that removes frustration,” she advises, echoing Hansa Maa are psychosomatic - our mind is the culprit and our physical who always says “when the mind gives you trouble, go into the ailments are merely manifestations of mental discomfort. Why body and vice versa”. haven’t we caught on, so many centuries later, suffering silently instead? Any creative outlet like painting, writing, singing will help too. Once the mind is back to a more stable state, then techniques like “I had anxiety even as a child,” remembers Pinki. “It was coupled the aforementioned ones can be practiced again as preventive with anger - I got really triggered by anyone saying ‘no’, I would measures. “There is nothing to feel ashamed of in terms of mental get violently angry and at some point over the years, my energy disorders,” says Pinki. “I am open to helping anyone who is going changed into anxiety. My mind would start racing and I had no through it.” control over my thoughts.”

It was not until Pinki got married and carved out a life of her own

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The Yoga Institute celebrates Yoga Mahotsav in association with Hon’ble Minister, Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari ji and Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Shri Shripad Y Naik ji, on the occasion of 7th International Day of Yoga.

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The Yoga Institute agged off the celebrations of The 7th International Day of Yoga at the Raj Bhavan, in the presence of our Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari ji. The Yoga Institute continues to spread the goodness of Yoga to all.

Students of the 21-Days Better Living Course learn yoga as a way of life at The Yoga Institute.

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Hon’ble Shri Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India, Dr. , Director The Yoga Institute and other dignitaries throwing and its importance on 19th June 2021.

Smt. Varsha Gala ji teaches classical yoga at Air Cargo India on account of the 7th International Day of Yoga.

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Students learning cat pose in their advanced class with in depth knowledge of it.

Dr. Neha ji explains the importance of yoga in daily life and especially Ahar Vihar Achar Vichaar (AVAV) at the ofce of the Commissioner of Central Tax.

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Dr. Hansaji sharing her wisdom at a virtual conference with the Embassy of Muscat.

Dr. Hansaji Yogendra sharing her wisdom on DD news and spreading the message of Yoga and its countless benets.

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TYI teacher Swati ji explains the role of Yoga in physical wellness and prevention of diseases to the employees of an Indian bank

Conditioning is a very effective technique and highly recommended at The Yoga Institute. Students conditioning themselves before asana class.

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Thousands of students across the globe learn various types of techniques from TYI, which will help them to relax their mind.

Shri Om Prakash ji, senior sadhaka conducted a Yoga workshop for frontline workers on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.

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An exclusive Yoga session on 7th International Day of Yoga for CCRAS Research Ayurveda employees.

The Yoga Institute along with Times of India’s exclusive home edition of The Yoga the Bay on 7th International Day of Yoga with a message to practice Yoga and stay t.

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Little yoga ninjas excited for their fun Yoga session on 7th International Day of Yoga. Children’s during the camp have learnt various techniques to increase their concentration and awareness.

Students from Naman Vidya School learn yoga to boost their academic and personal performance.

23 YOGASATTVA YOGA CELEBRATES LIFE Youth and Mental Problems By Shri Yogendraji

OUTH is biologically a product of elds of life. p a r e n t a g e a n d t h e y o g a So he follows the path of his parents and Yenvironment of the society in the society automatically, and the which he lives. The youth of today misdirection that started at the beginning psychologically represents the memory- of amassing for oneself all wealth and potentials (saṁskāra) of the civilization or power (lakṣmi and śakti) still has a strong culture and the social impact of the appeal to him. All that a youth is made to parents of today. The man of the past is understand in modern life is somehow to not the same today: he has gone through earn money and gain power. He is seldom many changes in all aspects of his life – interested in other things like virtue and physical, mental, moral, intellectual and spirituality. Thus, without transforming the spiritual. pattern of modern civilization, we would not be able to bring about the high level of The early age of childhood is the most idealism for youth. sensitive period and the child suffers, if extreme changes take place in the society during that period. Hence, before blaming As stated before, the mental health of the youth depends upon the youth for wrongs, the parents should ask themselves what his parents, his society and the culture he inherits. Today's youth really is at fault. The parents often do not want to take the is distracted and partly disintegrated, because of the above initiative, but make the children do something as they like, and three inuences, i.e. the permissive culture, society and later blame them for their own lapses. Thus blaming the children parents. He requires proper guidance and models to inspire is merely an alibi, and therefore useless. him, but the moral status of the society around him is so evil that he just cannot hope for inspiration from any quarter. In the olden days, the youth was expected to live with his teacher in an āśrama so as to free himself from temporal Even the most pious looking men of today, after praying to one changes and the student used to see everything, what is truly God, if they do not get any success, start praying to another. just and good. So when he attained the age of 21, he remained How can we expect or blame the youth for having an unsteady, unaffected by what was wrong or unjust in society. Whereas unprincipled and opportunist mental structure? nowadays, the youth is pushed into the forefront as a buffer, by evil designs of religionists, politicians, and other social The best thing is that youth be sent away from such vicious elements. They usually fall into the trap laid for the innocent and environments to a more humane institution of total education credulous youth. The youth is thus kept ignorant of the real where he learns moral teaching by example offered to him by his motive behind it, and is otherwise exploited by the people, who teachers and co-students before accepting values of life want something for themselves. implanted by mechanical education. If the moral educational system continues as today, how can we blame the youth for In ancient Greece, everyone wanted to be strong and so the what he is; why not rather blame his parents, his civilization, his youth was more interested in athletics, with an eye for conquest culture and his society for most of his mental problems? for the powers that be. In ancient India, the people with good principles were admired and the youth opted for virtue rather Where should one begin to correct the youth or correct all the than money or power. The youth of today, however, is the sources of his mental ill health? The fact is that many do not reection of the society of today, which is after wealth and really want to understand this problem of modern youth and his power. The youth will have to be improved not by sermons from mental health because they have to share the greater part of the pulpits but by changing the very ideals of the whole society, blame and burden. which is only concerned with material progress. Today, everyone wants money, even the parents expect this from their progeny. The youth is thus conditioned to achieve success in material life because of its big propaganda value in all other

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Why we need to overcome demonical tendencies of the mind Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

here are individuals more where there is clarity. who rely entirely on An individual called a Ttheir selshness. demon is not really one with This signies a vegetative two horns and claws and level, a low level of mind. things like that. It is one who P e r s o n a l p l e a s u r e s , is full of negative qualities, enjoyments, their own little such as selshness, over- t h i n k i n g a n d a t o t a l intellectuality, a false sense condence in it, egoistic of values. qualities – that is the nucleus around which their In our practical life we can whole personality is built. see this in action. If we think And naturally this clouds of our difculties and their vision, clouds the urge p r o b l e m s , l e t u s to transcend such a state. understand how they are An individual who has related to this demoniacal clarity realises what place nature of ours. A person t h i n g s l i k e p l e a s u r e , who can rise beyond selshness, egoism or s e l  s h , m a t e r i a l i s t i c intellectuality have. He thinking, he enjoys a great does not consider these as clarity, a great freedom. He central, but as peripheral. i s n o t i d e n t i  e d w i t h anything and he does not S o t h e r e a r e t w o get frustrated. He can see mentalities. One builds the things as they are a r o u n d e g o i s t i c occurring, and he trusts t e n d e n c i e s ; t h i s i s them as they occur. He c o n s i d e r e d a s t h e knows that he himself is the demoniacal nature. Such cause of what goes on an individual does not think a r o u n d b e c a u s e t h e of others, he has no e x t e r n a l w o r l d i s a sensitivity or feeling for projection of his own t h e m . H e i s t o t a l l y personality. So he does not immersed in his own self, blame anyone for anything. his own pleasures, his own development. Being so Overcoming one's inherent selsh, he hurts others and negative tendencies that thereby causes a chain often outweigh the positive reaction. For instance, the ones is a continuous and an act of violence. It is not that arduous job. There is no he is only hurting another individual, he is also hurting himself. answer to a question like ‘how far should I work on myself to He is creating confusion. He is creating reactions and he is secure my personal growth?’. The answer comes from our own getting engulfed in the consequences of his actions. One who effort and the experience it generates. It is such development does not cause violence can maintain clarity. He is in the work which has to go on and on till the very thought of making an presence of the understanding of life; he sees a unity in all effort towards self-evolution ceases. One then rises and exists nature. But this is lost when one descends into selshness and in the state of absolute consciousness. egoism. So the work that is to be carried out if one wants to come out of a low level of mind is less where clarity is not there; and it is

25 YOGASATTVA RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Power Packed Cereal

INGREDIENTS METHOD OF PREPARATION

• 3 tbsp Roasted Broken Wheat (Dalia) 1. Heat the ghee in a pan, saute dalia for a • 2 tbsp Roasted Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus) few minutes, add milk or water and cook till • 2 Almonds chopped done. • 2 Dates chopped • 8 Raisins 2. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, • ¾ Cup Milk cook for 2 minutes and remove from ame. • 1 tbsp Jaggery • 1 tbsp Ghee 3. 2 tsp of this mixture can be had everyday for instant energy

26 YOGASATTVA TESTIMONIALS

Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister, Road Transport and Highways

The Yoga Institute has done a fabulous job in spreading the real message of Yoga to the world. Shri Yogendraji's contribution to Yoga has been tremendous, he has gifted the world with householder Yoga and that has transformed many lives. It is really impressive that now Dr. Hansaji is taking forward the legacy and thank you for including Yoga in the school syllabus for students. I wish The Yoga Institute continues to spread the goodness of Yoga to as many as possible.

Dr. Sanjeevanee Kamat, Bank medical ofcer, State bank of india

This is to thank you and your excellent yoga instructors for providing an insightful session on International Day of Yoga to all SBI employees. Thanks to your team at The Yoga Institute, we, at SBI, learnt some good exercises that we can easily do even at our desks in the ofce. Thank you for helping us better our physical and mental health.

Lipi, Student from 200 Hrs TTC

I had always been practicing for many years. However, applying yoga into life experiences was difcult, practicing Asanas was yet an impossible task. After joining The Yoga Institute, gradually, my life changed. Both body and mind got better and I understood how to bend - towards the higher reality. Understanding the surroundings and people around is much simpler now! I am better able to take care of the people who need me. Thank you everyone at TYI !

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Manjiri Bhosale, 3 Months TTC student

My life has changed completely after joining The Yoga Institute. It has allowed me to acquire true knowledge of Yoga and helped me change to a healthy and happy lifestyle. I have become more condent in my day-to-day life and continue to grow by learning more things everyday. I am grateful to everyone from the Institute including Hansa Maa and all the other great teachers including staff for providing me the opportunity to learn from them and help me become a better version of myself.

Padma Mishra, Student from Yoga Therapy Course This course has been a milestone in my Yoga journey. The teachers, especially Dr. Taruna, have been extremely supportive and understanding of every student's needs. She went an extra mile to invite specialists and doctors to take a session with us to satiate our questions and curiosity. Manisha Ma'am has guided us throughout and discussed all kinds of dietary requirements for the diseases covered, speckled with several home-xes. I have realized well now that ‘no size ts all’ is the key to Yoga Therapy and as a teacher-to-be I've also come to know that I need to inculcate and embed the yogic practices in my own life deeply to be able to extend the same to others. This has been a great learning experience.

Deepika Sharma , Sadhaka

I did 200 hours YTTC online mode recently from this institute. I learnt two major things- Yogic postures and life management. I would say this institute focuses on teaching the yogic approach of living life along with physical level yoga. The way our mentor taught the practical application of yogic scriptures into modern day life is just amazing. My experience with the knowledge given and faculty is great. this course was indeed a life changing experience. I thank everyone who was part of this teaching. I highly recommend the yoga institute.

28 YOGASATTVA TYI MONTHLY PLANNER > UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

*All camps/ courses are subject to the extension of the lockdown period.

CAMP DESCRIPTION TIME

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

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

1 Year TTC (Advanced Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Monday to Friday Teachers Training Course Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm - QCI - LEVEL II) counseling, public speaking, methodology of (Hindi) teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutras and Samkhya Philosophy.

1 Month TTC (Instructor’s Offered in English, this course is best suited for Saturday 10:00 am - 8:30 pm Course - QCI- LEVEL I) individuals who wish to teach Yoga to school Sunday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm (Part time English) students and young adults who have no health problems. An intensive Yoga teachers’ training that introduces both, the theoretical and the practical aspects of Yoga.

1 Month TTC (Instructor’s Offered in English, this course is best suited for Monday - Friday Course - QCI- LEVEL I) individuals who wish to teach Yoga to school 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (On campus) students and young adults who have no health problems. An intensive Yoga teachers’ training that introduces both, the theoretical and the practical aspects of Yoga.

21 Days Better Living Ideal for individuals who have no major health 7:00 am - 8:30 am Course problems and who wish to experience the yogic (On Campus) lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh.

21 Days Better Living Ideal for individuals who have no major health 7:00 am - 8:30 am Course problems and who wish to experience the yogic (English Online) lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh.

21 Days Better Living Ideal for individuals who have no major health 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Course problems and who wish to experience the yogic (Hindi Online) lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh.

500 Hours Advanced The 500 + hours part-time program is Teachers' Monday - Saturday Teachers' Course YCB – Training certicate course that prepares students 7:00 am - 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Level II ( for teaching Yoga techniques to healthy - 8:30 pm Certied – RYS500) individual. The course covers theoretical and (English) practical aspects of Yoga. The syllabus also consists of experiential learning of unique techniques & concepts pioneered by the founders of our Institute.

1 Month TTC (Instructor’s Offered in English, this course is best suited for Monday - Saturday Course - QCI- LEVEL I) individuals who wish to teach Yoga to school 7:00 am - 8:30 am & 6:30 pm (Part time English) students and young adults who have no health - 8:30 pm problems. An intensive Yoga teachers’ training that introduces both, the theoretical and the practical aspects of Yoga.

29 YOGASATTVA TYI MONTHLY PLANNER > UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

*All camps/ courses are subject to the extension of the lockdown period.

CAMP DESCRIPTION TIME

Regular Classes The hourly classes are scheduled for men who 6:30 am - 7:30 am (Online) wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily 7:30 am - 8:30 am routine. They consist of Asanas, Pranayamas, 8:30 am - 9:30 am Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm can enrol on any day of the month. 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Regular Classes for The hourly classes are scheduled for men who 6:30 am - 7:30 am Men wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily 7:30 am - 8:30 am (On campus) routine. They consist of Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the month.

Regular Classes for The hourly classes are scheduled for women 6:30 am - 7:30 am Women who wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their 7:30 am - 8:30 am (On Campus) daily routine. They consist of Asanas, 8:30 am - 9:30 am Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic 10:30 am - 11:30 am lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the 11:30 am - 12:30 pm month.

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

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27 YOGASATTVA Shri Yogendraji - Father of renaissance

Nationalism alike individual religion is narrowness in its broader sense. Let us refuse to be called Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists or anything else that suffers from sectarian propaganda. Let us rather be called Man rst and last. Let us not invent more words to divide humanity and ght over; Let us do away with being called Asiatics, Europeans, Americans or Whatever be our nationalities; let us for once and all be called human being and be treated as such. The role of Yoga, as conceived in the ancient times, is to give relief to suffering humanity, to solve human problems, to sublimate human beings, and nally to bestow peace and absoluteness to the individual and through him to the society. Further, that the system of Yoga is archaic, that it is comprehensive, that it has stood the test of time, that it endows the benets it claims to the individual who applies it, and nally that it is still likely to be of much use to humanity are the only basic factors seriously accepted on all sides by persons interested in Yoga.

The frequency of our negative thoughts has a direct relationship to the strength of our faith.

FOUNDER, SHRI YOGENDRAJI YOGASATTVA JUNE 2021 ISSUE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD