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Shripad Naik Inaugurates International Conference on Yoga at Mysuru

On 15 Nov, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Defence, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated two days International Conference on Yoga at Mysuru, Karnataka. The theme of the conference is ‘Yoga for Heart Care’.  The Ministry has constituted a Yoga Certification Board to certify individual trainers and accredit Yoga Training institutions. This is ..

Topics: Human behavior • International Day of Yoga • Ministry of Ayush • Modern yoga • Physical exercise • Shripad Naik • Spiritual practice • Spirituality • Yoga

V Nanammal, India’s oldest yoga teacher passes away

V Nanammal (99), India’s oldest exponent and teacher of yoga, has passed away near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Born into an agricultural family, she was taught yoga by her father. She went on to master more than 50 postures or asanas, and trained more than a million students – hundreds of them now yoga instructors ..

Topics: Asana • Modern yoga • Physical exercise • V. Nanammal • Yin Yoga • Yoga • Yoga as exercise

2019 edition of International Yoga Day (IYD)

The fifth edition of International Yoga day (IYD-2019) is celebrated across the country and abroad on 21st June with theme ‘Yoga for Climate Action’. The aim of the IYD is to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The ..

Topics: Hindu philosophy • Meditation • Modern yoga • Nondualism • Physical exercise • Spiritual practice • Spirituality • Yoga • Yogatattva Upanishad

Namrata Menon appointed as new Goa’s brand ambassador to promote yoga

Namrata Menon, the Panaji-based Yoga instructor and fitness expert, has been appointed as the Goa’s brand ambassador to promote the ancient system of physical and mental practices in the coastal state. The objective of this initiative is to increase awareness about the benefits of yoga and encourage people to inculcate a healthy lifestyle. She has ..

Topics: Asana • Hatha yoga • Meditation • Modern yoga • Physical exercise • Science of yoga • Spirituality • Yoga • Yoga as exercise

Yoga Institute in Mumbai selected as recipient of 2018 Prime Minister’s award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of yoga

Vishwas Mandalik (from Nasik) and The Yoga Institute (in Mumbai) have been selected as recipients of the Prime Minister’s award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of yoga for the year 2018. The selection was done from among 186 nominations received under different categories. The winners would be felicitated with a trophy, certificate and ..

Topics: Hatha yoga • Hindu philosophy • Indian Hindus • Modern yoga • Physical exercise • Shri Yogendra • Spiritual practice • Spirituality • The Yoga Institute • Vishwas Vasant Mandlik • Yoga