Yoga Not Associated to Any Religion, It Belongs to Humanity: President Kovind at Wellness Event
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Not Associated to Any Religion, It Belongs to Humanity: President Kovind at Wellness Event

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind today said today Yoga is extremely beneficial to the mind and body and did not belong to a particular religion or association, but to humanity. The president said this in a special message to the public through CNN-News18’s show – Yoga for Wellness – ahead of the International Yoga Day. “It goes beyond physical well-being, which includes physical and mental wellness," the President said, adding that it results in high level of spiritual energy, and spiritual calmness. Meanwhile, spiritual leader Kamlesh D Patel ‘Daaji’ said Yoga can be preventive of diseases like Covid, and can act like a ‘vaccine’, as it boosts immunity.

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Epics for Children | A healthy mind in a healthy body
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Epics for Children | A healthy mind in a healthy body

New Indian Express  

A brilliant mind in a sick and weak body will not be able to continue its brilliance for long, while a superbly developed body will not be able to achieve much if the mind is undeveloped. One of the practices that has been used to develop and control our mind and body since times immemorial is yoga. The word yoga …

Kareena to Milind Soman: Celebrities Who Swear by Yoga for Holistic Wellness
6 months ago

Kareena to Milind Soman: Celebrities Who Swear by Yoga for Holistic Wellness

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: On International Yoga Day, as the world unites to acknowledge the many benefits of Yoga, here is a list of celebrities who swear by Yoga's transformational power. He also incorporates at least 20 minutes of flexibility exercises in his routine and believes Yoga can help especially those who start losing muscle health and easy mobility with age. He believes …

International Yoga Day: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari performs Yoga asanas
6 months ago

International Yoga Day: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari performs Yoga asanas

ABP News  

Nagpur, June 21 : Union Minister Nitin Gadkari performed Yoga, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Yoga session at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar on J&K, on International Day of Yoga on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted participants of the Yoga session at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre …

International Yoga Day: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performs Yoga asanas
6 months ago

International Yoga Day: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performs Yoga asanas

ABP News  

Pithoragarh, June 21 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed Yoga on the occasion of 10th International Yoga Day on June 21. ABP News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi did yoga at Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Center in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on International Yoga Day. While addressing the youth at Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that …

US, UK and other international institutions join yoga day celebrations in India
6 months ago

US, UK and other international institutions join yoga day celebrations in India

Hindustan Times  

The UK High Commission and embassies of the United States and Israel were among the diplomatic missions in India that joined in the yoga day celebrations on Friday. Members of several diplomatic missions joined 10th International yoga day celebrations in New Delhi.) The 10th International Day of Yoga was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who took part in a …

Today’s world’s life, work balance needs Yoga Therapy
6 months ago

Today’s world’s life, work balance needs Yoga Therapy

Deccan Chronicle  

‘YOGAVAHINI’ KAMALA CHIRRAVURI Yoga is often perceived by some, and rather mistakenly, merely as practicing physical asanas and pranayama. Yoga therapy takes this concept of yoga deeper, offering personalized sessions in a therapy mode to help individuals focus on themselves, rather than their conditions or specific set of traumas or challenges. Sri Krishnamacharya Garu’s gift of yoga therapy, refined by …

4 Yoga exercises for memory enhancement and brain health
1 year, 3 months ago

4 Yoga exercises for memory enhancement and brain health

Hindustan Times  

Yoga, a timeless health practice accessible to individuals of all ages, genders and fitness levels, holds the promise of revitalising youthfulness and vitality as this ancient science is a dynamic process that not only invigorates brain functions but also gives a multitude of physical benefits. 4 Yoga exercises for memory enhancement and brain health Talking about the perks of Yoga …

Yoga Belongs to Humanity, Says Sadhguru at UNESCO, Calls International Yoga Day a Day of Commitment
1 year, 6 months ago

Yoga Belongs to Humanity, Says Sadhguru at UNESCO, Calls International Yoga Day a Day of Commitment

News 18  

Marking the ninth International Day of Yoga, renowned spiritual leader and founder of Isha Foundation Sadhguru addressed a packed auditorium at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation headquarters in Paris on Wednesday on the theme ‘Crafting a Conscious Planet’. It is the right of every human being to find a way for their own fulfillment.” Sadhguru said: “International …

DC Edit | Yoga India's gift to world: A boost for its soft power
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Yoga India's gift to world: A boost for its soft power

Deccan Chronicle  

Yoga is one of the many great gifts ancient India has given to humanity and the world. Like any body of knowledge that has survived millennia, yoga works at many levels — it is a spiritual introspection which enhances lived wisdom; it is good for health; and it is extremely adaptive so as to suit the needs of anyone, across …

Video: 9th International Yoga Day celebrated on world's highest railway bridge in J&K
1 year, 6 months ago

Video: 9th International Yoga Day celebrated on world's highest railway bridge in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The 9th International Yoga Day was celebrated worldwide with various unique styles, attracting a large number of participants on Wednesday. In Jammu and Kashmir, the celebrations reached new heights as a Yoga session was held on the Chenab railway bridge, the world's highest, situated in the Reasi district. Children during a Yoga session at Chenab railway bridge, Jammu and Kashmir …

International Yoga Day 2023: History, significance and all you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: History, significance and all you need to know

Firstpost  

As part of this year’s International Yoga Day 2023, the theme is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which beautifully articulates our shared goal of “One Earth, One Family, One Future.” International Yoga Day is marked annually today, 21 June. Theme The United Nations announces the theme for International Yoga Day every year. As part of this year’s International Yoga Day 2023, …

Need to end contradictions through yoga, says PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Need to end contradictions through yoga, says PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace, and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga. In a video message on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Modi said Indians have welcomed new ideas, conserved them and celebrated the country's rich diversity. …

Modi flexes India’s cultural reach on Yoga Day with backbends and corpse poses on the UN lawn
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi flexes India’s cultural reach on Yoga Day with backbends and corpse poses on the UN lawn

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Praising yoga as “a way of life,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed poses ranging from cobra to corpse alongside a multinational crowd Wednesday at the U.N. headquarters as he kicked off the public portion of his U.S. visit. Modi last visited the U.N. during the 2021 General Assembly, where he said that “all kinds of questions …

How yoga helps people lead an active life
1 year, 6 months ago

How yoga helps people lead an active life

Live Mint  

The interest in health and fitness has been growing in India for about a decade now and it peaked during the pandemic. As people grew more aware of the need for better health and immunity, yoga quickly became popular, even among the hardcore gym enthusiasts. Yoga practice also increases body awareness and strength, enhances stability, balance and improves the range …

International Yoga Day 2023: Yoga Day event in Surat sets new Guinness World Record
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: Yoga Day event in Surat sets new Guinness World Record

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace, and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through Yoga. In a video message on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Modi said Indians have welcomed new ideas and conserved them and celebrated the country's rich diversity. The prime …

International Yoga Day: Ex-scientist claims he spent half-an-hour in box without oxygen
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day: Ex-scientist claims he spent half-an-hour in box without oxygen

India TV News  

A 71-year-old former scientist Ved Prakash Gupta claimed he spent half-an-hour in a box without oxygen in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on the eve of International Day of Yoga. Meanwhile, International Yoga Day has been celebrated with great zest and zeal across Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ayush Minister …

International Yoga Day 2023: 5 Yoga exercises you should try from today for optimal mental health
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: 5 Yoga exercises you should try from today for optimal mental health

Hindustan Times  

Yoga has long been recognised for its positive impact on mental health as the practice of Yoga encompasses physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation, all of which contribute to improving mental well-being. It offers a powerful and holistic approach to promoting mental health and well-being as through its combination of physical postures, breathwork and meditation, Yoga provides a multifaceted toolkit …

India’s Prime Minister Modi will bend leaders into shape on International Yoga Day
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Prime Minister Modi will bend leaders into shape on International Yoga Day

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s prime minister has a reputation of casting himself as an ascetic. So when Narendra Modi leads foreign dignitaries and bureaucrats in a session for International Yoga Day on Wednesday at the United Nations’ Secretariat in New York, millions of Indians will take note. He says the activity is “India’s contribution to the world.” “Our prime minister …

International Yoga Day 2023: Date, theme, history and significance
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: Date, theme, history and significance

Live Mint  

The word "Yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning "to join", "to yoke" or "to unite", symbolizing the unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between human and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well-being. The 9th International Day of Yoga session will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at …

International Yoga Day to be celebrated across Hyderabad
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day to be celebrated across Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The city is all warmed up to bend into an array of poses for a healthier lifestyle on the occasion of the ninth International Day of Yoga, observed on June 21, with various private and government-run institutes, departments and organisations organising events for mass participation. Telangana state Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, addressing people a day ahead of the event, …

International Yoga Day 2023: Yoga asanas to reduce impact of sedentary lifestyle
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: Yoga asanas to reduce impact of sedentary lifestyle

Hindustan Times  

International Yoga Day 2023: A sedentary lifestyle is an abuse to the body and the wellbeing. Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Yoga Master Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions said, "Yoga is highly suggested for folks who work desk jobs all day. International Yoga Day 2023: Yoga asanas to reduce impact of sedentary lifestyle Watch: Health Benefits of Power Yoga | …

Message of Yoga is to rise above everything, spread peace, prosperity: MoS Meenakashi Lekhi
1 year, 6 months ago

Message of Yoga is to rise above everything, spread peace, prosperity: MoS Meenakashi Lekhi

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi on June 17 said the message of Yoga is to spread the message of peace and prosperity. Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations General Assembly, Amina J. Mohammed, has said that she is looking forward to participating in the International Day of Yoga celebrations with Prime Minister Narendra …

9 Science-Based Benefits of Yoga for Health
1 year, 7 months ago

9 Science-Based Benefits of Yoga for Health

Deccan Chronicle  

If you are a regular yogi, you might know how it feels to practice different asanas to address various health issues or to maintain optimal health. Improves Flexibility, Strength, and Balance Yoga is proven to be the best approach to improving one’s body’s flexibility, which is a vital component of our physical health. Apart from flexibility, yoga for good health …

People told to practise yoga for good health
1 year, 7 months ago

People told to practise yoga for good health

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: NTR district collector Dr S. Dilli Rao said that everyone could improve their mental health and get stress relief by practising yoga daily. He visited the free summer yoga camp of the Amaravati Yoga and Aerobic Association at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium in Vijayawada on Sunday. Dilli Rao recalled that our ancestors led a happy life by …

International Yoga Day 2022: Did you know Yoga combats heart disease? Here's how
2 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2022: Did you know Yoga combats heart disease? Here's how

Hindustan Times  

The theme for International Yoga Day 2022 is ‘Yoga for Humanity’ which portrays how during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic, Yoga served humanity in reducing suffering and even heart patients vouched for the fact that practising Yoga at home helped them to stay calm and cope with the pandemic. International Yoga Day 2022: Did you know Yoga combats heart disease? …

Yogic energy giving direction to global health: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

Yogic energy giving direction to global health: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Hindu  

Describing yoga day as a ‘global festival’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yogic energy is giving direction to global health. “Yogic energy, which has been nurtured for centuries by spiritual centres of India like Mysuru, is today giving direction to global health,” Mr Modi said while addressing a gathering on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga at Mysuru …

International Yoga Day 2022: Baba Ramdev says, 'Yoga is spiritual, not religious'
2 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2022: Baba Ramdev says, 'Yoga is spiritual, not religious'

India TV News  

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday performed yoga at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for getting Yoga recognized across the globe and making the entire world celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21. This year International Day of Yoga 2022 witnesses many firsts, including the 'Guardian ring', a …

International Yoga Day 2022: History, Significance and Theme
2 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2022: History, Significance and Theme

News 18  

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2022: Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that helps to boost one’s mental and social well-being. Every year, people across the globe celebrate International Yoga Day with great fervour on June 21. International Yoga Day: Theme The theme for International Yoga Day 2022 is ‘Yoga for Humanity’. The 8th edition of International Yoga Day will also witness …

International Day of Yoga 2022: Here's how Yoga is therapeutic for diabetes patients
2 years, 6 months ago

International Day of Yoga 2022: Here's how Yoga is therapeutic for diabetes patients

Hindustan Times  

For diabetics, controlling mental stress is the key to managing your diabetes and several pieces of research have shown that Yoga is a cost-effective and a promising option in the treatment and prevention of diabetes as it helps in reducing the stress levels that result in a positive effect on blood glucose control, which is what we are going to …

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Noting that the number of unicorns in India has reached the 100-mark this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even in the phase of the Covid pandemic, Indian startups have been creating wealth and value with entrepreneurs emerging from smaller cities and towns as well. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, the prime …

Indian Yoga Is booming In US And Canada. But Is Yoga Practice Disconnected From Its Spiritual Roots?
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian Yoga Is booming In US And Canada. But Is Yoga Practice Disconnected From Its Spiritual Roots?

ABP News  

”Freedom is unavailable to those who remain imprisoned by themselves,” writes Balrāj, yogin, Vedic astrologer, and Oxford University graduate born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Balrāj’s approach to Yoga is “phenomenological” or ”existential”. “Postural practices … have become almost synonymous with yoga in the world today,” write Yoga scholars James Mallinson and Mark Singleton in the introduction to their 2017 …

These 5 Benefits Prove Why Yoga is Important for You
2 years, 10 months ago

These 5 Benefits Prove Why Yoga is Important for You

News 18  

Yoga has been around us for ages, but it’s getting the due recognition only lately. Here’s a quick look at the health benefits of yoga: Improves strength, balance, and flexibility This point will always top the list whenever it comes to listing the health benefits of yoga. Benefits heart health Practising yoga regularly may reduce body-wide inflammation resulting in a …

World Cancer Day 2022: These 3 Yoga Asanas May Help Reduce Cancer Risk
2 years, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day 2022: These 3 Yoga Asanas May Help Reduce Cancer Risk

News 18  

World Cancer Day 2022: Among all the illnesses, diseases and conditions that humans suffer from, cancer is the one which is most feared. As per data, India is among countries with the highest cancer rate in the world and according WHO’s World Cancer Report 2018, one in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime. However, there have been cases …

International yoga day: Covid dampens India’s Yoga Day celebrations
3 years, 6 months ago

International yoga day: Covid dampens India’s Yoga Day celebrations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s border police personnel performed …

Yoga improves clinical outcome in Rheumatoid arthritis: Study
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga improves clinical outcome in Rheumatoid arthritis: Study

India TV News  

In India, yoga is celebrated as an ancient tradition, which has grown into a global phenomenon. As India gears up for International Yoga Day on June 21, a research paper released by an expert at All India Institute of Medical Sciences said, yoga can be used as an adjunct therapy in the management of severe arthritis. Dr Rima Dada, Prof …

Yoga Day 2021: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Performs Yoga as He Sends Greetings
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Day 2021: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Performs Yoga as He Sends Greetings

News 18  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju sent his greetings on International Day of Yoga 2021 on Monday and performed some yoga, photographs and video of which were posted on social media by his handles. Along with a video of him performing yoga asanas, he wrote, “Yogasana helps build a healthy body and a strong mind. On the occasion of #InternationalDayOfYoga 2021, @KirenRijiju …

Yoga remains a ray of hope when world fights Covid pandemic: PM Modi on International Yoga Day
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga remains a ray of hope when world fights Covid pandemic: PM Modi on International Yoga Day

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said yoga remains a "ray of hope" as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic and asserted that in these difficult times it has become a source of inner strength. Addressing the 7th International Yoga Day programme, Modi also said that in collaboration with the World Health Organization, India has taken another important step and …

International Yoga Day 2021: How Yoga Originated and Transformed Through the Years
3 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2021: How Yoga Originated and Transformed Through the Years

News 18  

The history of Yoga is thousands of years old. The existence of Yoga in ancient India can be found in the seals and fossil of the Indus Saraswati valley civilization with Yogic motifs and figures performing Yoga Sadhana. Though Yoga was being practised in the pre-Vedic period, it was systematized by the great Sage Maharshi Patanjali. Two great religious teachers …

Yoga Helped People During Pandemic, Has Increasing Global Acceptance: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Helped People During Pandemic, Has Increasing Global Acceptance: Harsh Vardhan

News 18  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday spoke about how Yoga helped people during coronavirus-induced restrictions on public activities and asserted that its benefits in immunity building and stress management are well documented. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Global Yoga Conference 2021, he said there is an increasing acceptance of the practice of Yoga across the world. Issuing a statement …

If you practice yoga, thank this man who came to the U.S. 100 years ago
4 years, 1 month ago

If you practice yoga, thank this man who came to the U.S. 100 years ago

LA Times  

Long before he arrived in the United States to bring the ancient Indian practice of yoga to the West, Paramahansa Yogananda visited a temple in Kashmir and fell into an ecstatic trance: in his vision he saw the temple transform into a gleaming white mansion. “Around the world, L.A. is known for being open-minded and a forerunner in all sorts …

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