Traditional India Yoga for the World

There was significant improvement in the healing of injuries once we adopted Yoga as a way of life in the academy. Even in the icy heights of Siachen Glacier, Yoga has been found to be extremely beneficial… a great stress buster. –Former Commandant (OTA Chennai)  As the tricolour unfurls against the winter sky this Republic Day, the…

The pursuit of a vibrant, energetic day often begins with a solid morning routine. For millions globally, that routine includes Suryanamaskar, the iconic Sun Salutation. Often considered a centrepiece of modern-day Yoga.  But do you know that it was neither considered a traditional asana (posture) nor a formal part of early, classical Yoga?  Let’s uncover the history, the meaning of the sacred chants, and the…

As the New Year approaches, we participate in the Great Resolution Ritual. We look in the mirror, see everything we want to change, and declare, “This year, I will finally stop X and start Y.” We join the gym, we buy the books, and by mid-February, those well-meaning promises have often faded into a distant,…

Quick Summary Envision your stomach behaving like a cranky toddler—cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation at the most inconvenient moments. For those who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that adds drama to digestion every day, it can be the way life feels. Think of an alternative to medication and doctor appointments:…

– By Shri Thorat Whenever I look back, the contrast is so profound it’s hard to believe it’s all true. There was a time when I was utterly lost, paralyzed by fear, consumed by pain, and trapped in the dark cycle of addiction. Today, I stand before you, not just healed, but dedicated to teaching…

If you have been on the mat for a while, you know the feeling: the burn in Warrior II, the frustrating mental chatter during Savasana, and the sheer effort of getting into a tricky pose. “Yoga,” for most of us, means movement, stretching, and physical health.  But here is a mind-bender for your next pose: What if I told you the oldest, most comprehensive…

A Personal Reflection on Finding My Inner Light in the Kitchen this Diwali! The dust has settled. The diyas are illuminated. My residence now exudes the aroma of cardamom and Ghee, rather than only that of cleaning spray. It is the ideal moment of Diwali, when the outward commotion subsides, leaving us with the soft,…

Quick Summary Changes in lifestyle, particularly regular exercise, are typically necessary to manage type 2 diabetes. To help control blood sugar, most doctors recommend regular physical activity such as walking, cycling, or going to the gym. However, yoga has become more popular as an alternative in recent years. A detailed review of numerous prior studies…

As a working professional and yoga practitioner, I have often wondered about the practical application of yoga principles in everyday life. A couple of days back, the question of the applicability of the “Trigunas”, namely Tamas, Rajas and Sattva, to Networking, which any successful or aspiring professional needs to master.  So, to gain clarity, I…

Peace: I searched for it everywhere — in places that, over time, brought more harm than the momentary comfort they promised.  Shrimath showed me the way to stop, to turn inward — and I discovered peace was closer than I had imagined. My stay in Shrimath opened the door to that stillness and became my…