“The real purpose of life can only be found deep within yourself. Once that is found, nothing else matters and the smile on your face will never diminish.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar As the world honours Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji’s 69th birthday today, we find ourselves pausing to celebrate the great wisdom he brings…
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In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, lies Shri Jasnath Asan—a sanctuary of wisdom, devotion, and quiet revolution. I came here not just as an artist in residence, but as a metal sculptor, painter, and a believer in the power of art to transform lives. Drawn to this sacred place by an unshakable calling, I…
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An Inspiring Journey of Dedication, Tradition, and Global Influence In the vast realm of yoga, a few names resonate as profoundly as Paramaguru Sharath Jois’s. As the leading authority of Ashtanga Yoga, Sharath Jois ji dedicated his life to preserving and propagating the traditional teachings passed down from his grandfather, the legendary K. Pattabhi Jois.…
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Swami Sivananda, a revered spiritual leader and yoga guru, has been an emblem of health, vitality, and spiritual wisdom. His teachings emphasize body, mind, and spirit interconnectedness, offering a holistic approach to living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. His theoretical principles are drawn from a life dedicated to pursuing spiritual and physical well-being. In…
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“A Divine perfection of the human being is our aim.”1 “A divine life in a divine body is the formula of the ideal we envisage.”2 Aim The Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother aims at the perfection of the human being with the manifestation of a divine life upon earth as the ultimate…
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In our interview Ammaji (Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani) is giving insights into the historical development of concepts and practices of Yoga. It was in 1967 when the journalist of US-American origin was literally drawn to India, where she is living ever since. She married Yogaguru Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri. Ever since the ICYER ashram in…
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Each day, a 1,000 students pass through the gate that leads to The Yoga Institute, which Hansaji is in charge of. It is considered as the oldest Yoga Institute on our planet earth (it just turned 100 years). Her husband was the son of the founder, Shri Yogendra, one of the old great masters of…
Read MoreO.P. Tiwari (*1933 in North India) is one of the great living Pranayama masters of India. He is a direct disciple of Swami Kuvalayananda, the founder of Kaivalyadhama Lonavla Institute and Ashram. For many years he was the leader of this world-renowned institute, which links Yoga tradition and science. With great integrity, he has been…
Read MoreThe following obituary for Geetaji was written by Parvez Irani, the man who handwrites the certificates so beautifully at RIMYI: Dr. Geeta S Iyengar 7.12.1944 – 16.12.2018 In her father’s light, not shadow! Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar, daughter of Yogacharya B K S Iyengar, and the seniormost teacher in the Iyengar community passed away today…
Read MoreGary J. McKenzie-McHarg Early February, the Yoga community in India lost a legend who contributed tirelessly to the world of Yoga. Dr Jayadeva Yogendra, was President of The Yoga Institute and an exemplary guru to all the Yogis who were fortunate enough to learn from him. Yoga.in pays a tribute to him with this remembrance in…
Read MoreBY ADITHI MATHEWS “Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.” – T. Krishnamacharya For the modern practitioner, Yoga translates to purely Asana or the physical limb of the entire 8 steps which, leads to the state of Samadhi.…
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