RECONNECTING TO THE ROOTS Neuroscientists, armed with fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and EEG(electrical signals of the brain), map the brain’s intricate networks, uncovering the symphony of interactions that give rise to consciousness. However, modern science still needs to develop a hypothesis to help express this phenomenon. For example, there needs to be more clarity…
Read MoreYoga for Mental Well-being: Strengthen Your Mind-Body Connection
“Yoga is more than just a series of poses; it’s a lifeline to those seeking solace in a turbulent world. It strengthens the mind-body connection, offering a pathway to mental wellness that is both ancient and profoundly relevant today. As we embrace yoga, we unlock a powerful tool for mental health, one breath, one pose,…
Read MoreWhat if One Million Yogis Got Together? About the work of Yoga Gives Back
by KAYOKO MITSUMATSU, co-founder and president of Yoga Gives Back Yoga Gives Back (YGB) is a Los Angeles based nonprofit organization, which engages global Yoga communities with gratitude to give back to Mother India, for the gift of Yoga we have received. We raise awareness and funds to empower underserved women and children in India.…
Read MoreCelebrating the Many Faces of Yoga: The International Yoga Festival 2020
By Adithi Mathews Over a period, a practitioner of Yoga sees a transformation within themselves. It could start off as simple as being connected to one’s breath, or by being mindful of the way they consume and move, or even the most obvious – more flexibility and having more energy to carry out their days…
Read More30th Anniversary of the International Yoga Festival
Every year Yogi’s from around the world flock to the Yoga capital of the world Rishikesh to celebrate one of the most popular and loved Yoga festivals in the world – The International Yoga Festival. This year is definitely a special year as it is the 30th Anniversary edition of this festival. Organized by Parmarth…
Read MoreArdh Kumbh Mela 2019
The year 2019 begins on an auspicious note with the Ardh Kumbh Mela set to take place between the 15th January – 4th March at Prayagraj (Allahabad). Directly translated, ‘Kumbh’ means ‘pitcher’, and Mela means ‘gathering’ is an event where devotees from all walks of life gather to take a dip at the ‘Triveni…
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It is that time of the year when the Yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh gets ready to host an event that celebrates Yoga in its truest sense. The International Yoga Festival 2018, organised by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in association with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board & GMVN, will…
Read MorePhoto Essay: International Yoga Festival 2017
People of different nationalities, religions and race participated in the International Yoga Festival 2017 to testify that Yoga is the uniting force of the entire world. This was the 29th edition of the Annual event which was held in Rishikesh during the first week of March. Here is a glimpse of the event which was organised with much aplomb…
Read MoreMaharashtra Yoga Utsav 2017
The innumerable benefits of Yoga have been proven time and again by science. Today, Yoga is a force to reckon with and has gained immense popularity internationally and also in its birthplace, India. To spread the message of Yoga to the masses, the Kaivalyadhama Ashram is organising the Maharashtra Yoga Utsav 2017. The three day…
Read MoreInternational Yoga Festival 2017
The Yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh is all set to host the International Yoga festival from the 1st – 7th March, 2017. The festival is organised by Parmarth Niketan ashram along with The Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), GMVN, and The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Held annually, this…
Read MoreInternational Yoga Day Story Contest
Yoga, they say is a good practice which helps to boost creativity and here’s just the contest to put that to test.
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