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YOGASATTVAMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA - OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD

APRIL 2018 ISSUE

Perpetual Yoga HappinessSmt. Hansaji J. Yogendra

Yoga Summer Camps For ChildrenFeatured activity

Samkhya Decrypted

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Homage to Swami

Kuvalayanandaji

Happy Birthday Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Yogendra Pranayama 1Yoga technique of the month

CONTENTS

24 BAKULA

10

23 Homage to Swami Kuvalayanandaji

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra-A real Karma Yogi! – Tributary speech by Raza MuradHappy Birthday Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

22

11-19 TYI Headlines

04-05 Perpetual Yoga HappinessSmt. Hansaji J. Yogendra

YOGASATTVAAPRIL 2018 ISSUE

Yoga therapeutic for Prostate enlargement

27-30 Upcoming Activities

Follow us on

06 Sattvic AharaSmt. Vijaya Magar

07 Yoga For WomenDr. Madhu Gandhi

Yogendra Pranayama 1Yoga technique of the month

08

09 Yoga Summer Camps For ChildrenFeatured activity

Testimonials25-26

Green Yogasphere

27-30 Publications & Centres

Transformation through Yoga

20-21

Samkhya Decrypted Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

EDITOR’S NOTE

Namaste,

What makes something a celebration? Well, celebrations are usually only reserved for special

occasions and specific dates. We pause, focus, become attentive and give our full attention to the

celebratory event or a person. We open our hearts, minds and we are fully present as well as

involved in the moment to celebrate. A lot of it has to do with our state of mind in that moment and

what if we could have that state of mind every day, or even every moment? How can we use Yoga to

celebrate life as whole and to transform the common day reality into an extraordinary reality?

As a way of life, Yoga teaches us to slow down, to quieten our minds, to open our hearts, to be

present and live fully with consciousness. Instead of few special days, Yoga teaches us to make

every moment of life into a divine experience of celebration. This all sounds simple, but it’s not! Our

monkey minds have a hard time just simply slowing down, being quiet, noticing, being aware,

experiencing and being totally present for just a few minutes or even a few seconds! So, how can we

learn to quiet the mind effectively?

In Yoga, we use the body to train the mind. Also our breath plays an important part in cleansing and

rejuvenating our body from within with prana, life force. The focus on the breath also has a quieting

effect on the mind. In Yoga, we also learn to celebrate challenges as opportunities for growth. To

celebrate we have to learn to appreciate all of life, we have to be mindful of every breath, we have to

be in touch with reality in a deeper way and value each and every moment that is otherwise taken

for granted.

Stay healthy, stay happy :)

Pranee H. YogendraEditor

03 SATTVA APRIL 2018 YOGA


Pearls of Wisdom

“Yoga celebrates life and happiness”

appiness is a fleeting dream for

Hmost of us. We tend to sway between the modes of being happy and unhappy at the fall of a hat.

Happiness is your own internal affair. No

one can make you happy or unhappy

without your permission. Choose to be

happy every single time. Things, people,

places, events and the external world keep

on changing. Key is finding inner true bliss

or happiness.

One need not get depressed and unhappy

seeing so much misery and selfishness

around. One need not keep bringing to

mind helplessly the negative aspect of life.

There is so much good and positive in this

world. Instances of love, care altruism are

very much alive. Life is much larger than

our limited thinking can comprehend.

What appears imperfect or painful maybe

is really for our ultimate good.

The quest for self-improvement is a good

thing. Make it a habit and remember to

enjoy the whole process. Continually seek

betterment or improvement without a

sincere appreciation for the present trials

of life means we run the risk of missing the

true essence of Yoga and quite honestly,

life itself. There are no magical cures or

fancy Yoga postures, or venerable Gurus,

o r b o o k i s h k n o w l e d g e t h a t c a n

manufacture your happiness for you. It

comes from within and finding it is a

different experience for everyone.

As Tagore wrote about how the infant

shifted from one breast to another, breast

cries at the loss of nourishment, but the

mother knew better as she was providing

better nourishment to the infant child on

the other breast.

We must never forget that nature has its

own plan. We should work hard but

u l t i m a t e l y. ‘ S u b m i t t o t h e l a r g e r

process—Nature—or God’.

In Yoga, we talk of wading through pain

and pleasure, success and failure and

maintaining a balanced mind. It tells us,

“Learn to accept the negative as you

accept the positive, for they all are

temporary only.” Both experiences are

beneficial and teach us something.

The child on the seashore may not be

ready to believe that the sand castle he

built can be swept away by the waves. But

the adult knows this and is ready also when

it does happen.

“Life is much larger than our

l i m i t e d t h i n k i n g c a n

comprehend.” –Dr. Jayadeva

Yogendra

Keep an attitude of gratitude. Every day,

list in your personal journal three things

for which you are grateful. They can be

anything from a warm house, someone

who made you smile, an email or bright sun

on your face. Review the list once in a while

and notice how it makes you feel.

Contentment, faith and gratitude off and

on the Yoga mat is the key to Perpetual

Yoga Happiness. So next time life throws

you curve balls, choose to be happy no

matter what. Find your inner OM and do

your thing! Yoga celebrates life and

happiness. Stay blessed and be happy.


Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra Director, The Yoga Institute.

Pearls of Wisdom

Perpetual Yoga Happiness

"Anna poorna Brahman", encapsulates the

meaning of Sattvic ahara that is ever

energizing, never depleting source

BRAHMAN.

Foods (Anna) rich in energy (Prana), eaten

in moderation (mittahara) is complete

(Poorna) in nutrition (Satva), hence it is

Sattvic Ahara.

Sattvic Ahara emphasis the strong effects

of various foods on body, mind and

emotions. Our externalized sense organs

easily and often fall prey to foods that

appeal to smell and taste, usually junk

foods eaten in disorderly routine resulting

innumerable disorders like acute gut

problems, diabetes, hypertension, and

mental disturbances. This explains the

saying by Chandogya Upanishad "As the

food so the mind, as the mind so the man".

Spicy, stale, oily fatty foods evoke Rajasik (

strong passion)and Tamasik (sloth, inertia)

emotions beside playing havoc with the

bodily girth. Negative emotions prompt

aggressive, depressive and complacent

behavior. This necessitates Sattvic Ahara

for physical and physiological health,

promoting mental and emotional well

being.

Sattvic Ahara is wholesome, seasonal,

easily prepared and complete in its

nutritional value. It meets one’s budget,

BMR, energy requirements, age, prakrithi,

lifestyle, availability and very importantly

it is palatable and easy on the gut. It is a

balance of natural, fresh, locally grown

organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains,

lentils, pulses, nuts and seeds, unsaturated

fats and filtered oils. Essentially, a combo

of cooked and raw vegetarian foods.

It is devoid of foods which are Rajasik and

Tamasik in nature such as onion, garlic,

stale, fermented, unhygienically prepared

foods, preservatives, additives, artificial

flavorings, leavening and coloring agents.

Due to their conducive qualities, they

balance out the excessively secreted and

vitiated disturbances of the 3 Doshas

Vatha (gas), Pitta(Acids), Kapha (phlegm).

Sattvic Ahara is abundant in all the

nutrients and trace elements needed for

absorption, assimilation and elimination of

foods on daily basis.

Yoga philosophy promotes Sattvic Ahara

for a balanced, peaceful state of mind and

orderly sustenance, also equipoise in

interpersonal relationships and success in

our stress oriented material world. Last

but not the least, Sattvic Ahara is most

s u i t a b l e f o r t h e fi g u r e c o n s c i o u s

workaholic of modern times.

From the Teacher’s Diary

Sattvic Ahara

Vijaya Magar

06 SATTVA APRIL 2018YOGA

he natural instinct of a woman is to

Tmultitask, but in the bargain, they suffer from aches, pains and health issues. Yoga is a science for a better living.

Yoga helps to optimise all the body

systems like the hormonal system, the

digestive system etc. and this helps to take

care of overall health and wellness of

women.

Women, because of tireless schedule and

working habits, are more prone to develop

wrong postures related aches and pains.

Suggesting some of the Yoga asanas that

c a n b e s a f e l y p r a c t i s e d a r e

Pavanmuktasana, Bhujangasana and

Talasana. These asanas hold multiple

benefits-

• Pavanmuktasana- This posture gives

s i g n i fi c a n t r e l i e f t o fl a t u l e n c e b y

quickening the movement and expulsion

of the intestinal flatus. Favourable

improvement in cases of the flabby

abdomen, sub-normal functions of the

abdominal viscera and pelvic organs.

Relief in case of chronic constipation and

sluggish liver. Shoulder muscles, triceps,

gluteus maximus and hamstrings are

stretched. Offers deep internal pressure

massage which aids to restore the

hormonal system.

• B h u j a n g a s a n a - T h e a l t e r n a t i v e

contraction and relaxation, in this posture,

corrects the minor displacement of the

vertebra. Tones up the deep muscles

supporting the spinal column and trunk.

Promotes the spinal circulation and keeps

t h e s p i n e fl e x i b l e . M a s s a g e s a n d

stimulates the adrenal gland. Relief in

generalised muscular back pain. Helps in

menstrual and Gynaecological and

hormonal disorders.

• Ta l a s a n a - F a c i l i t a t e s m a x i m u m

stretching of the body and aids in

increasing height. This asana enables free

and natural accommodation of the

i n t e r n a l o r g a n s . C o - o r d i n a t i o n o f

muscular activity is brought about by the

practice of this asana. Improves elasticity,

capacity and circulation of the lungs.

Improves the venous flow–equalises

blood circulation. Tenses/tones the

usually relaxed muscles of the abdomen.

M u s c l e s o f t h e l e g a r e t o n e d a n d

YogaMD

Dr. Madhu Gandhi

DPT


improvement in the functioning of the

veins. Due to the stretch of the vertebral

column, undue pressure on the vertebrae

is relieved. Hence very useful asana to

relieve back pain.

Yoga For Women

Yoga Technique of the Month

METHOD OF PRACTICE

STARTING POSITION

1. Stand erect with feet about one foot

distance (shoulder width) apart, hands at

the sides. Keep the shoulders relaxed.

2. Keep your gaze fixed on one point ahead

of you or you may choose to keep your eyes

closed if you are able to stand steady.

STEPS

1. Begin inhaling and exhaling maintaining

equal counts for both. For example you can

use a ratio of 3:3, 4:4 or 5:5 depending on

your capacity/comfort. This makes one

round. There is no retention or suspension

of breath.

2. Continue inhaling and exhaling slowly

a n d g e n t l y. C o n c e n t r a t e o n t h i s

uninterrupted flow of breath maintaining

the ratio.

3. Practice about 4/ 5 rounds of this

practice.

BENEFITS

Therapeutic

1. Sedative effect on the nervous system.

Psychological

1. Creates quietude and inner harmony.

2. Improved concentration.

3. Mindfulness arises.

Yogendra Pranayama 1 – (Equalization of Breath) Equal Breathing


Featured Activity

Yoga is the best way to help little ones chill out this summer and

The Yoga Institute’s summer camps for kids are increasingly

popular. Through Yoga asanas, mindfulness activities, relaxation,

games, crafts and bit of outdoor time, our summer camps

provide children with fun, creative, educational and enriching

experiences

The non-competitive and supportive environment support

children to work cooperatively as well as learn to care for

themselves. Each camp is sure to create lasting memories, new

friendships, and a foundation for health and well-being!

Designed to calm and entertain the children when the days are

long and hot, the camps offer an excellent opportunity for

children to learn good qualities and morals, and sit in

peace, which will stand good throughout their lives.

Yoga Summer Camps For Children is one of the

best ways to instil in their lives the ancient

traditional teachings of India.

Yoga Summer Camps For Children Schedule:

9 to 12 yrs 23 , 24, 25 April

5 to 8 yrs 26, 27 April

9 to 12 yrs 21, 22, 23 May

5 to 8 yrs 24 , 25 May

Yoga Summer Camps For Children


Transformation through Yoga

Name: Jayprakash Varandani

Health Issues: Prostate enlargement

Q: State your ailment

A: In 2014, I was diagnosed with prostate

enlargement, which is a common ailment

among men today. Some of the key issues

related to this ailment are irregular and

i n s u f fi c i e n t o u t fl o w o f u r i n e , a n d

weakening of urinary glands.

I visited a specialist, who prescribed some

medication to cure me of this ailment.

Initially the medicines were effective but

as time passed by, the effect of these

medicines reduced, making it difficult for

me to undertake my day-to-day activities.

In January 2016, I decided to take a second

opinion and visited a specialist surgeon.

He advised multiple tests and based on my

reports, asked me to undergo a small

surgery to cure the ailment. I decided to go

ahead with the surgery.

For this, I was hospitalized for two days,

which includes around 3 hours of surgery

and 24 hours of post-surgery observation.

Post-surgery, situation was better but not

completely cured. When analyzed, it was

identified that my urinary bladder was too

weak to pump out the flow and hence in

addition to medicines, I was asked to do

some exercise to strengthen the bladder.

Q: Family history of the disease, please

share the particulars?

A: None.

Q: How have you benefited from Yoga

and The Yoga Institute (TYI)?

A : I n F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 , a l o n g w i t h

medication, I got myself associated with

The Yoga Institute. I explained the entire

situation to the internal doctors there,

submitting my medical reports for better

guidance.

After three months of regular medication

and prescribed exercise, I visited my

doctor for check-up and to my surprise,

the results were positive. My urinary

bladder had strengthened and the urine

flow has reached almost to normalcy. I was

then asked to continue with my exercises

and the medicines were reduced almost to

a fourth.

Today, I can undertake all my day-to-day

activities and would like to thank The Yoga

Institute for their constant advice and

support.

I continue my Yoga journey with the

Institute with Men’s Regular Classes and

am forever grateful to Yoga Guru Dr.

Hansaji for everything.

Yoga therapeutic for Prostate enlargement


TYI News

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Dr. Hansaji sharing a joyous moment with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati & Baba Ramdevji.


Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji presents Divine Shakti Leadership Award to Dr. Hansaji Yogendra on International Women's Day 2018 at Parmarth Niketan, International Yoga Festival.

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Dr. Hansaji, Shri Hrishiji & Baba Ramdev chuckle during their discussion.


Shri Bharat Bhushanji with Dr. Hansaji and Shri Hrishiji at Rishikesh.

The Yoga Institute team highlighting the significance of the exhibition to Shri Raza Murad.

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Dr. Hansaji inaugurating the exhibition with Dr H. R. Nagendra, Shri Raza Murad & Dr David Frawley.

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Ministry of Ayush presents a token of appreciation to Dr. Hansaji.

A remarkable actor and director of Bollywood, Shri Asraniji during his visit to The Yoga Institute


Students carry smiles, positivity and pure knowledge of Yoga on completion of their 21 days better living course.

TYI News

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795th batch choose Yoga as their reason to be happy and mindful.


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Be grateful, mindful and selfless #StoryOf796th7DaysHealthCamp

Students of TYI posing in the campus during women’s day.

The Yoga Institute conducts a Yoga session for women at Loud Cloud by Smt. Deepaji.


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Smiling faces post Yoga session by Smt. Deepaji at DHL .

Students of BMC school focusing on one point to stand still in ekpadasana.


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Women’s day workshop conducted at SBI bank by Nehaji Jain.

Employees of Maersk doing Yoga to be stress free by Shri Rahulji. .


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Senior Sadhaka Smt. Priyamji from The Yoga Institute took the initiative to teach the teaching staff of Lilavatibai Podar High School.

A session on " Yoga for Holistic Wellness" for the organisation "Great Places To Work".


HAPPY BIRTHDAYDr. Jayadeva Yogendra

With respect and love, as we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, a true yogi;We learn to renounce the results of our actions and keep our words low-key.

Yo u m u s t b e a m a z e d a s t o o n t h i s

auspicious occasion what is an actor and

let alone a villain is doing here? It’s like

बेगानी शाद� म� अ��ला द�वाना (it means an

unrelated person is getting too much

involved and excited) but there is a

relation. In 1969, Film and Television

Institute of India, Pune where I had joined

to get my training in acting; I was

introduced to Yoga by The Yoga Institute

i n s t r u c t o r S h r i S h a m b h u n a t h j i , a n

esteemed Yoga teacher. So, I have been

related to Yoga for the past 50 years.

Villain association in films has also

benefited where Yoga taught me “बेमानी का

काम भी ईमानदारी से करो” (means play your

part or do your duty conscientiously even

when you are playing a villain!)

Yoga is not about a particular religion or

belonging to a particular class of society.

One incident comes to mind- Early

seventies a group of Pakistani people had

come to The Yoga Institute to receive Yoga

education. When they returned to their

homeland, they were greeted with hostile

remarks and questions. Related to this,

one song comes to mind,

“कुछ तो लोग कह�गे, लोग� का काम है कहना

छोड़ो बेकार क� बात� म� कह� बीत ना जाए रैना!”

(Means people have the tendency to talk

it’s their job to say something no matter

what one does.)

The group was asked some questions. Why

were they wasting their time and trying to

learn Yoga which is a non-Muslim subject?

Is Yoga not related to Muslim religion?

What use is it to them?

On hearing such questions, they replied

“Yoga is related to the Muslim religion.

Yoga education has made us into better

Muslims!”

Yoga is not about religion. It is perhaps one

of the greatest gifts that ancient India has

given to the entire world. Today many

people are using media to make Yoga a

commercial means to earn. One should be

alert and away from such people and

places.

The Yoga Institute is one such place which

has been quietly and selflessly working for

the past 100 years for the welfare of

society. Dr.Jayadeva, who had been the

P r e s i d e n t o f t h e I n s t i t u t e , w a s a

remarkable person. Few words about Dr

Jayadevaji- “He was a real yogi and karma

yogi. He was a God-sent gift to benefit

people of this world. He lived his life for

others. He was responsible for infusion of

Bhavas with Yoga and introducing Yoga to

schools and Yoga education to the entire

nation. He used to speak very less and

always had a gentle smile on his face.” A

short tribute comes to mind-

“प�र�दो को �मलेगी मं�ज़ल एक �दन, ये फैले �ए

उनके पर बोलते है, वही लोग रहते है खामोश

अ�सर, ज़माने म� �जनके �नर बोलते है!”

I wish to thank Ma Hansaji and Hirshiji for

inviting to be part of this special occasion

and my best wishes to The Yoga Institute

which is on the verge of 100 years

completion. I humbly thank everyone who

has been a part of this historic Seminar.

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

A real Karma Yogi!Tributary speech by Raza Murad (Famous Bollywood Film Actor)


T h e c o n v e n t i o n a l a n c i e n t I n d i a n

philosophy comprises of six systems (Sha�

Darshana) namely- Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya,

Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta.

‘Samkhya’ is one of the Shad Darshana. The

idea of enumeration that is generally

connected with the Samkhya exposition

was taken up in the Moksa-parvan as

elsewhere only in the systematization of

what was vague and introspective. The

basic Samkhya postulates: of a belief in the

miserable nature of the world and release

being commensurate with avoidance of

pain, the fixation of the twenty-five

Samkhya categories short of Ishvara, the

complete separation of the psychical from

the physical, the reality of Prakriti and the

belief in the transformation of the highest

principles into various evolutes, the

implication of gaining harmony with the

highest spiritual principle rather than a

unification with it and lastly the emphasis

on discrimination as a means to release.

The spiritual thinkers, who are mentioned

in the early Samkhya discussions, give us

early information of the formation of the

different Samkhya categories. But while

the thinkers had a l imited outlook

extending up to the physical body, the

r o a m i n g m e n d i c a n t s a n d p o p u l a r

exponents of the Samkhya school of Kapila

made a substantial contribution to the

Samkhya system in the from svabhava and

other doctrines. Some information about

Kapila is available to us even in the Moksa-

parvan. When we think of the early

Samkhya, it is very probable that the entire

Moksa-parvan is a theistic recast of an

older form of philosophy that greatly

resembles the later classical Samkhya

system. We get instances of resemblance

between the Moksa-parvan and the

Samkhya karika, not only in ideas but also

in technical terms and phrases.

It is seen that the formative nature of the

Samkhya in the Moksa-parvan is very

apparent in the discussion pertaining to

evolution. There are many types of

creation referred to, while the importance

i n t h e s e c r e a t i o n s h i f t s f r o m t h e

Mahabhutas, that are at times regarded as

the be all and end all of everything, to mind

and intellect which are taken to be distinct

from the elements; help is also taken here

from the introspective practice of Yoga in

the formulation of the evolutionary series

while in the four Vyuhas of the Vaisnavas

w e h a v e t h e fi x a t i o n o f t h e f o u r

psychological categories of the Samkhyas.

We also meet with the group of eight, nine,

eleven, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen,

eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-four,

twenty-five, twenty-six, thirty, etc. as

occurring in the Moksa-parvan.

The term Samkhya occurs often in the

Moksa-parvan in the sense of a system. In

this connection, we have some references

to Samkhya-jnana, Samkhya-vidya,

Samkhya-sastra, Samkhya-darsana or to

Kapilam. It is thus not true that the term

Samkhya is used in the Mahabharata in the

sense of philosophical understanding

merely. On the contrary, an examination of

the philosophical parts of the Moksa-

parvan does not fail to reveal the existence

of a Samkhya system.

Changes occur in the external world for

our own good, in the larger sense. Only

change results in growth. Therefore,

change is important in spite of the

equilibrium being disturbed. But a new

equilibrium is being created. Samkhya

Yoga helps to take a more understanding

view of the changes taking place in life. It

creates harmony and reduces suffering.

Experience is for our learning and occurs

in every event. It is for our own sake that

we have to learn growing up. For example,

an asthmatic gets a cure for his asthma, but

some other complication like ulcer takes

its place. Unless he takes care and

overcomes his anxiety, worry, etc. the

problem will only take a new shape.

Modern thinking is poor. Such thinking has

created uncertainty and a feeling of

hopelessness.

The Samkhya thinking is that whatever

occurs is part of a whole design and not for

crushing or destroying us. This thinking

strengthens persons. The universe is for

our growth.

P r a k r i t i e x i s t s f o r t h e g r o w t h ,

development and enjoyment of Purusha

and not vice versa. Teleology is the

purpose behind evolution. The ultimate

justification of evolution is an evolution of

consciousness.

We should bring this philosophy into or

practical life. Much of what is philosophy

of Samkhya is the experience of Yoga. We

are unable to see the subtler changes that

are occurring. Yoga helps in creating

awareness and better observation. It helps

us to understand that the world is a place

where changes keep taking place.

Purusha or the spirit is an unchanging and

eternal entity. Everything in the world is

for the Purusha. Matter by itself has no

meaning. Spirit or Consciousness is the

reason for the existence of matter and

provides matter with a meaning.

Remembering great Yogis

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra,President, The Yoga Institute.

Samkhya Decrypted - Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Remembering great Yogis


Paramahamsa Madhavdasji was a true

Yoga Master from Mukhopadhyaya family

in Bengal. He was a major advocate

responsible for the resurgence of yogic

practices, which had almost vanished from

most parts of India. His two illustrious

disciples’ carried the legacy forward with

his blessings, and they spread the Yoga

cause throughout the world. While Shri.

Yogendraji founded The Yoga Institute at

Santa Cruz in Mumbai (formerly Bombay),

h i s s p i r i t u a l b r o t h e r S w a m i

Kuvalayanandaji (Jagannath Ganesh

Guneji) established Kaivalyadhama at

Lonavala in 1924.

Tribute to Swami Kuvalayanandaji (1883-

1966)

He did his matriculation in 1903 and was

awarded the Jagannath Shankarsheth

Sanskrit Scholarship to study at Baroda

College where he graduated in 1910. In

1916 he became a member of Khandesh

Education Society and started his active

career as a teacher; from years 1921 to

1923, he was the head of the society

college. Besides, he became the chairman

of the Physical Education Committee

appointed by Bombay Committee of

Physical Education, as well as the member

of the Central Advisory Board of Physical

E d u c a t i o n . H e m e t , Pa ra m a h a m s a

Madhavdasji, who had settled at Malsar,

near Baroda, on the banks of the Narmada

River. Madhavdasji greatly influenced

Swami Kuvalayanandaji’s work and career.

His Yogic therapeutic work became

efficacious, and its value was freely

acknowledged. He started the famous

Yoga journal 'Yoga Mimamsa'. Popular

Yoga books by Swami Kuvalayanandaji-

A s a n a s ( fi r s t p u b l i s h e d i n 1 9 3 3 ) ;

Pranayama (published in 1931); Yogic

Therapy (published in 1963); Scientific

Survey of the Yogic Poses (published in

1999)

He modernised Yogic therapy in the light

of scientific explorations of the Yoga

practices conducted by him. Several

eminent persons from various fields took

therapeutic consultations and received

treatment under his astute supervision.

In the Yoga education field, he prepared

Teacher Training Courses in Yoga in 1932.

He organised Yoga practices on a mass

level. He established the first Yoga College

in 1950 to fulfil the requirements of

preparing trained Yoga Teachers. He was

also one of the innovators of Physical

E d u c a t i o n i n I n d i a . S w a m i

Kuvalayanandaji was also responsible for

Yoga becoming a college subject and for

Yoga colleges and universities replacing

traditional Ashramas. He was the

Chairman Physical Education Committees

of 1937, 1945-46 and 1952 appointed by

the Govt. of India which was responsible

for shaping the movement of Physical

Education in India.

The Yoga Institute pays deep respects to a

great Yoga Guru on his death anniversary

(18th April 2018).


Homage toSwami Kuvalayanandaji


Bakula tree takes up the centre spot at The Yoga Institute

compound, mesmerising visitors and students alike. The

sweet smell of flowers and the rich foliage is a sight to behold.

Mythological significance: Bakula is mentioned often in

Mahabharata, Lord Krishna had a linking for Bakul flowers,

he would play flute under the shade of Bakula tree and flute

and sweet flowers would attract Gopikas. Even today, flowers

are offered to Lord Krishna. Bakula is also mentioned in

Kalidasa’s Meghdoot.

BENEFITS1. Bakula is listed in Charaka and Shushruta Samhita

2. Benefits include, treating gum problems and dental

disorders like bleeding gums, loose teeth, sensitive teeth,

cavities etc.

3. Its tender parts are used as toothbrush.

4. Fruits can be eaten raw or as a pickle, have astringent

action and used to treat chronic dysentery.

5. The seeds have purgative action.

*Any natural herb or medicine should be consumed only after

consulting an Ayurveda/Naturopathy expert.

A simple Do it Yourself recipe - Boil the Bakula leaves/dried

and powdered fruit’s stone in water to get an excellent

mouthwash!

HOW TO GROWBakula is an easy to grow evergreen tree, which is native to

India.

1. It grows in sub-humid to humid climates, requires

average rainfall areas, can survive strong sun, and requires

average water

2. It reaches height of almost 20/25 feet, so has to be

transplanted to ground once it reaches optimum height.

3. You can get Bakula easily at any of the nurseries.

Get ready to be hypnotised by the sweet scent of flowers and

experience the magic of its healing properties.

BAKULA(MIMUSOPS ELENGI, INDIAN MEDLAR, OR MAULSARI)

Green Yogasphere


Testimonials

Barkha SharmaCelebrity fashion designer

My journey with the Yoga Institute has

been a beautiful one, specially since the

true ‘Yogini’ Hansaji has been a personal

inspiration & mentor always. She

imbibes the true meaning of yoga &

propels that spirit in all to live life with

positivity, strength, dynamism & beauty

that she spreads & causes all to search &

reflect from within. From attending the

pregnancy camp to hearing discourses &

reading great pearls of wisdom by Dr.

Jayadevaji’s, the center of love, peace &

harmony shines the true meaning of

living life in this materialistic world & am

grateful for the same.

Cherag MerchantManager Financial Accounts & costing

Castrol India Ltd

Learning Yoga from a teacher from The

Yoga Institute has been an enriching and

transforming experience. The teacher’s

passion for Yoga and the good intent of

seeing me benefiting from it is what

keeps me going on. Practicing asanas

a n d p ra n ay a m a w i t h m e t i c u l o u s

guidance is helping me connect to Yoga

with ease. In short span of time, it has

proved to be beneficial for the current

lifestyle.

Nick SandersStudent from United States of

America

I’d been practicing Yoga for 3 years when

I first entered the gates of The Yoga

Institute. I was searching for the roots

of Yoga and wanted to take the most

authentic classes available from the

oldest Yoga centre in the world. In The

Yoga Institute I found what I was looking

for and much more. Since my first trip I

have returned 4 times, each time a

d i f f e r e n t a n d t r a n s f o r m a t i v e

experience. This is a place for open

mindedness and growth, it attracts

humble minds and strong hearts. The

Yogendra family have created a haven

for the yogic spirit that has stood the

test of time and will last for generations

to come.


Testimonials

Nitin GoyalSadhaka

This place has given me the direction

that I had been searching my whole life.

Trying several professions from being an

actor, RJ to trying to run a business. I

never felt content until I stepped inside

The Yoga Institute. I started with the 21

days better living course, which soon led

me to do the 7 days health camp and

then the 3 months teacher training. I

later stayed back to give a hand in the

Institute's daily activities. Guess, I just

didn't want to leave this beautiful place

and and the people here, including the

wonderful teachers. I am what I am

because of The Yoga Institute.

Ankita Sawant Sadhaka

I am working at The Yoga Institute from

the last 5 years. People are here friendly

& co-operative. The atmosphere is very

good and Dr. Hansaji is always there to

guide wherever I find difficulty. It has

transformed my life & has taught me the

kind of attitude one should have

towards life. It is more like my family, I

am grateful to The Yoga Institute &

congratulate them on their centenary

year.

Aruna BhattTeacher at The Yoga Institute

I remember walking down The Yoga

Institute lawn, on 1st January 2009. In

48 years of my life, I felt I was at the right

place for right reasons.

I did one month certification and it was

an enjoyable experience, I decided to

deep dive and get more thorough with

Yoga as a way of life. Later I enrolled for 1

year TTC, somewhere around April

2009. Life felt like everything was falling

in place with my daughter married, my

younger daughter in her final year. In

D e c 2 0 1 0 , m y h u s b a n d ' s h e a l t h

deteriorated, and before I could

understand, I lost him to will of God.

I was trying to get back from pits of

depression, I came back to the the

institute. Hansaji’s kind words of

empathy and support brought about a

reason to try and carry on.

I rejoined the Institute, since then there

is no looking back.

TYI Monthly Planner

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Camp

1 Year TTC (Advanced Teachers Training Course - QCI - LEVEL II)(Hindi)

7 Months TTC(Advanced Teachers Training Course - QCI - LEVEL II)(English)

1 Month TTC (Instructor’s Course - QCI- LEVEL I)(English)

21 Days Better Living Course

Diabetes Camp

Swadhyaya - Level 1(English)

Weight Management Camp

Date

Starting on 01/04/2018



01/04/2018 -21/04/2018

01/04/2018

04/04/2018- 08/04/2018

07/04/2018

Time

Monday to Friday- 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm andSunday- 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Monday to Saturday -5:00 pm - 8:00 pmandSunday- 9:30 am -10:30 am

Monday to Saturday-10:00 am - 6:00 pmand Sunday- 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Morning batch (English): Monday to Friday: 7:20 am to 8:35 amEvening batch (Hindi): Monday to Friday: 6:20 pm to 7:35 pmSaturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 amSundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Description

Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counselling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

Offered in English, this course covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counselling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

Offered in English, this course is best suited for individuals who wish to teach Yoga to school students and young adults who have no health problems. An intensive Yoga teacher's training that introduces both, the theoretical and -the practical aspects of Yoga.

Ideal for individuals who have no major health problems, who wish to experience the yogic lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh.

Yoga has much to offer in management of Diabetes. Come and experience it for yourself.

This is a 5- day workshop aimed at training ourselves to be aware of our thought processes, control them and thereby harness our own latent potentials.

Learn how to manage your weight permanently through a holistic approach.


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Stress Management Camp

Respiratory Camp

Emo – Energy Balancing

Meditation Camp

Pregnancy Camp for Ante & Post Natal

Yoga Summer Camps For Children (9-12 yrs)

Yoga Summer Camps For Children (5-8 yrs)

7 Days Health Camp

Orthopaedic Camp

Date

08/04/2018

14/04/2018

15/04/2018

21/04/2018

21/04/2018 -22/04/2018

23/04/2018-25/04/2018

26/04/2018-27/04/2018

28/04/2018 –04/05/2018

29/04/2018

Time

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

10:00 am - 3: 00 pm

10:00 am - 3: 00 pm

7:00 am - 7:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Description

Learn how to not let stress negatively impact your work and health.

L e a r n h o w t o m a n a g e a s t h m a , bronchitis, common cold, cough and s i n u s i t i s w i t h s i m p l e A s a n a s , Pranayamas and right diet.

T h i s w o r k s h o p h e l p s o n e t o understand the relation of emotions and energy levels through simple games and other fun filled activities. This further helps simplify the process of stress management. All the techniques of classical Yoga of P a t a n j a l i a i m t o c r e a t e m o r e awareness in an individual which helps him to discover the self shining forth in o n e' s o w n t r u e n a t u r e . R e c e n t research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.

This 2-days camp enables the would-be-mother to accept the coming event o f m o t h e r h o o d c h e e r f u l l y a n d p r e p a r e s h e r w i t h o u t f e a r o r misgivings.

The camp focuses on teaching children asana and Yoga techniques that will help them channelise their energy & focus on their studies.

The camp focuses on teaching children asana and Yoga techniques that will help them channelise their energy & focus on their studies.

Offered in English, it is an experiential introductory course to Yoga theory a n d p r a c t i c e w h e r e o n e c a n experience a yogic way of life. This c a m p w i l l h e l p t h e c a m p e r s t o incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.

Manage back, joint disorders like cervical spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other p r o b l e m s t h r o u g h s i m p l e a n d effective yogic techniques.


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Regular Classes for Men

Regular Classes for Women

Weekend Classes

Children's Classes

Children’s Weekend Classes

Satsang (Free- open to all)

Parisamvada(Free- open to all)

Date

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday


Saturday and Sunday


Saturday and Sunday

Every Sunday


Time

6:30 am, 7:30 am,1:00 pm, 5:30 pm,6:25 pm

6:30 am, 7:30 am,8:30 am, 9:30 am,10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm,6:00 pm, 7:00 pm

8:00 am -9:30 am, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Saturday), 8: 00 am - 9:30 am, 10:30 am - 12:00noon (Sunday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

8:00 am - 9:30 am

9:30 am - 10:30am

6: 25 pm

Description

The hourly classes are scheduled for all those who wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily routine. They consist of Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the month.

The duration of the class is one and half hour. Each class is planned for those who wish to practice Yoga but can't spare time on weekdays due to their busy schedule.

Yoga is for everybody - even children. The one hour class focuses on teaching children Asanas and yogic techniques that will help them channelise their energy and focus on their studies better.

In Sanskrit 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' together. In this interactive, one h o u r s e s s i o n c o n d u c t e d by D r. Hansaji, we try to understand the meaning and reality of life based on various topics related to Yoga and well being. Topics for the month of April are as follows:• 1/4 Yog k rastye ki kathinaiyan • 8/4 Anger management • 15/4 Buri Aadate• 22/4 Phy Edu vs Yoga Culture • 29/4 Change yourself

A 30 minute Question & Answer session with Dr. Hansaji on Yoga philosophy, lifestyle management, p s y c h o l o g y a n d v a r i o u s psychosomatic problems.

A prerequisite for some of the courses, this session is like an induction into the Yoga way of life. These are personal counselling sessions with relevant medical experts on specific health problems of the individual.

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Samatvam

Date

Every Saturday

Time

1:30 pm - 5pm

Description

The 3 hour program focuses on i n d i v i d u a l g u i d a n c e f o r L i f e Management and is recommended for all individuals wishing to learn Yoga for relief from health ailments, for a stress free life and for general fitness.

The session consists of a lecture by Dr. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, about implementing Yoga in daily l ife. Besides individual interaction, the session includes consultation with a panel of medical practitioners and experienced yoga counsellors. Certain Yogic


Publications & Centres

The Yoga Institute, MatungaSri Kanyaka Parmeshwari Temple, Plot No 403, Vasavi Nilayam, Telang Road, Matunga (CR), Mumbai

Call: +91-8879955000

The Yoga Institute, KandivaliTeens Dance and Fitness Studio, Top Floor, S.C.N Sports Club, Saraf Chaudhary Nagar, Thakur complex, Kandivali (East), Mumbai

Call: +91-9987011679

The Yoga Institute, Andheri Samarth Aishwarya, B-Wing, 7th floor, Studio No. 710, Opp. Tarapore Tower, Off K.L. Walawalkar Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Call: +91-8779731926, 8879814884

Andheri (W)Matunga (CR) Kandivali (E)

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YOGASATTVA

“Happiness is the supreme level of success.” Founder, Shri Yogendraji

Shri Yogendraji - Father ofModern Yoga Renaissance

In Yoga, exuberance of non-pain (Aklista) state is

happiness and the highest category of happiness is

absoluteness (Kaivalya). Between the two, in fact,

there is only the difference in degree what is termed

happiness representing the material maximum, and

absoluteness, the spiritual or evaluative. The idea of

the yogi is to achieve subliminal consciousness

through such happiness and seek permanent

happiness in absoluteness. For those who may not

believe in the latter, “it is immaterial whether the

possibility of the ultimate deliverance (Mukti) exists

or not because one thing is certain that the practice of

Yoga does endow the maximum amount of happiness

which is otherwise not available.”

For example, if good health is regarded as the source

of bodily happiness, then the practice of Yoga

provides for the maintenance of positive good health

through less laborious and more economical and

constitutional methods than is otherwise possible.

Yoga Asanas can help us in many ways to live a healthy

life even under adverse circumstances, physical,

psychological, social and spiritual. As a prophylactic

measure, Yoga recommends techniques for greater

awareness and insight about our own personality and

better functioning of the body-mind complex.

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