BY SUSHANT PANDEY A few decades ago, yoga was the subject of only philosophical debates and study, very few people knew the practical side of it. It was Swami Sivananda (of Rishikesh) who completely changed the approach towards yoga. He presented before the people the practical and more scientific aspects of yoga. Indian culture has…
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History of Yoga in Kolkata
“YOGA” is an ancient Sanskrit word which, in only two syllables, encompasses the entire body of spiritual experiences and experiments of tens of thousands of Realised Masters. These Masters have discovered the Ultimate Reality, Sat, and in their infinite compassion, have carefully marked a path for others to follow. Of these great saints and sadhus,…
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Yoga Goa India – True Connections with A Modern Day Holy Man
BY ADITHI MATHEWS For Yogi Andre Bolourchi, an Indian holy man was someone who lived in solitude, practiced celibacy, had a beard, and wore many malas. This stereotype lifted when he met Krishna, an Indian ascetic and Yogi who taught Yoga on the beaches of Goa. We stumbled upon the video of Andre practicing Yoga and learning…
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Setting the right Intention: Parimukti Yoga and Meditation
BY ADITHI MATHEWS Yoga legends have often stressed on two things when it comes to reaping the benefits of a Yoga practice – the first is a dedicated discipline, and the second that Yoga should be practised uninterruptedly over a certain period of time. But what urges a person to return to the mat constantly…
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What is Ashtanga Yoga, Mysore Style?
“Yoga is 99 percent practice and one percent theory.” – Sri K. Pattabhi Jois The pioneer of Ashtanga Yoga was yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (1915-2009) who was twelve years old when he first started learning from his teacher Krishnamacharya. In 1948, he founded the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, South India. This style of…
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Yoga In Bangalore: A brief history
BY GOWRISHANKAR HOSAKERE Bangalore, the third largest city in South India prides itself as the hub of information technology. Known as the “Silicon Valley of India” and “Garden City”, Bangalore exudes the energy of the best cosmopolitan cities in the world with its brisk, positive and welcoming community of people. It counts among the top entrepreneurial destinations…
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Connecting with the divine through Chanting
BY GANGA MA Strong or soft, wild or serene — Wherever breath flows there is song Hear its whisper touching behind the face Singing in the throat, Dancing spirals in the sanctuary of your heart. -Radiance Sutras ~ Lorin Roche Spiritual traditions from all over the world have always known the power that lies in…
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Lessons from the Mat – A Mysore Yoga Experience
BY YARANG MICHI Taking a long break from teaching and becoming a student once again really helps me to find the essence of yoga, which is “balance”. At the end of the day the skill of balance is what yoga really is all about, either on or off the mat. In Mysore, I’m beginning again into…
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Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga – an introduction
BY ADITHI MATHEWS Among the many forms of traditional Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style is known as a dynamic practice which weaves the movement of asana together with breath. This style of Yoga was founded by Sri K Pattabi Jois in Mysore, a city in Southern India.
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Torchbearers of Traditional Yoga – Atmavikasa Center of Yogic Sciences
BY ADITHI MATHEWS Enrolling in a Teacher Training Program in India is on the list of most Yoga aspirants. Many spend years just preparing by saving up financially, and thoroughly researching the perfect Indian Yoga school. Upon arrival in India and a week into their training program, that dream slowly starts to lose steam. They find themselves…
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Snapshots of The International Yoga Festival (IYF)
By Yarang Michi The International Yoga Festival (IYF) represents that yoga is for everyone, irrespective of background, culture or religion. The need for yoga is everywhere, and this festival helps in bringing change and progressing towards a more healthy and peaceful life. The Yoga Festival is an annual event and this year it was scheduled between…
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