The February Journal is a feast for the Yoga connoisseur. 

Dr Jayadeva's explanation of Rajasik Guna, and Hansaji’s thoughts on the Gita, Chapter 8.12/13.

A gripping explanation of the role of Prana (Bioenergy) through words and a graphic representation, and another account of the manifestation of the universe from the cosmic Purusha.

Yoga Hygiene Simplified, one of the books capsuled in the Crypt of Civilisation, is profiled in the Journal.

The Hindi section has one writer’s explanation of a chapter of the Gita, another where ego is explained and yet another on how to reduce stress in the office.

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A bouquet of articles to begin 2020, bringing, what else? ideas for New Year Resolutions.

Shri Krishna’s Chariot in the Mahabharata signifies a host of learnings for us, read about them.  Devdutt Pattanaik’s article speaks of organ donation in mythology!

Dr Patanjali Yogendra’s touching poem on criticism and praise will resonate with most of us.

If you are having constipation, here is the cure: seven Yoga poses and natural foods.

Cook up a Cambodian curry, our recipe lists the ingredients from your kitchen!

The Hindi articles include explanation of a popular Yoga Sutra, the last chapter of the Gita – Chapter 18 and an article on combating Insomnia.

The Journal of December 2019 is celebrating as The Yoga Institute steps into its 100+1st year.

Let’s make a Yogi our model, says Hansaji Yogendra in the Editor’s Note, and of course adopt Yoga as a way of life. 

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika gives an important cautionary before doing Pranayama.  Thoughts on the Pranayama by Doctor Saheb, worth reading both articles.

Why Chanakya respected talented enemies? Read Devdutt Pattanaik’s take.

Useful tips on combating Insomnia the Yoga way and two articles in Hindi on Yoga for the Elderly.  Plus a recipe which every connoisseur will try for sure!!!!

The 123rd Birth Anniversary of Shri Yogendraji, Founder of the Yoga Institute, is in November.  The November Journal includes a tribute by Bikram Vohra.  Another not-to-miss article chronicles various locations of the Institute before the current one.

Thoughts by Doctor Saheb on bringing up children are very insightful.   Learn how Yoga is to be taught to kids.

Hansaji answers questions to help us decide on what action we should choose when we face a dilemma.

Devdutt Pattanaik says that Yoga unknots the knots within us.  Find out what he means.

Making tea – can it be a Sadhana?  Yes!  The Chinese Art of Tea is a Sadhana!  Read how.

Come October…..and The Yoga Institute celebrates dear Hansaji’s birthday, 8th October.  Apart from the Editor’s Note (as she is also the Journal’s Editor), the Journal this month has numerous articles written by or about her. 

Other articles feature Dr Saheb’s advice to householders about marriage, Devdutt Pattanaik’s views on words and a tribute to Yogacharya Shrikrishna Vyavahare.

The scriptures offer treasures - Hatha Yoga Pradipika on Pranayama, Samkhya on our sub-conscious, Yoga Sutra and the Gita’s guidance on one-pointedness, the Gita on the 36 qualities that one must inculcate, and the Sutras  about Seedless Samadhi……….

Isn’t all this looking very much like a treasure trove?

Along with insights into how to improve ourselves with respect to mind and body, the magazine Yoga and Total Health covers a variety of features on ancient scriptures like Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Samkhya, Yogic Ahara (food)  et cetera.

If you have been a regular reader of the Journal for the past few months, then you will find the August issue different from all of them!  Now, did we arouse your curiosity?  
Hansaji simplifies how the concept of Aparigraha can be followed in our daily lives.
Devdutt Pattnaik explains the history of pink slips viz Sunahshepa’s fable.
Learn how Ashtanga Yoga and Sado (Japanese Tea Ceremony) could be similar  
Didn’t we say that the Journal is different this month?

This month, read up the Yoga Sutras, Samkhya Yoga, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Ahara for a healthier today.
Dr Jayadeva questions our degree of interest of Yoga... an excellent article to reflect upon ourselves.
Do we know what love is? Hansa ji shares the Yoga view on love.

Join us in celebrating Guru Purnima this month!

This month, we celebrate the fifth International Yoga Day since inception in 2015. 
Learn how climate can play a positive role in improving our productivity  Hansaji explains how to take care of our health and diet during the monsoons.
Learn how to manage Thalassemia with Yoga along with our regular features on  Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yogic Ahara (food) et cetera.

Curious to read this month's journal? 
Learn the nature of curiosity with Dr Jayadeva this month.
Has one made one's spiritual CV? Understand yourself, your Chitta Bhumi.
Articles on passages from the Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and one each on Samkhya and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Come one! Come All! Lets celebrate our Guru Dr Jayadeva’s 90th birth anniversary this month by learning his views on the need and know-how to maintain a witness like attitude. Our regular practice is his best gift.
Learn Laya Yoga with the founder Shri Yogendra ji
Is pain a sign that one is human?
Numerous articles on passages from the Gita and one each on Samkhya and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Plus regular features in our mix of English and Hindi.

The March issue of YTH is celebrating International Women’s Day, starting from the cover with the faces of the two very dynamic women integral to The Yoga Institute. 

Can ill-health be addressed through quick fixes?  Dr Jayadeva throws light.

Relevant to March, is an article where Hansaji links overcoming ego with the legend of the Holi festival.   Tips for preparations for the Board Exams will be invaluable to students.

Noted author Devdutt Pattanaik’s piece ‘Kitchen Politics’ on cooking is very interesting. 

Read about Yoga Therapy in Sweden, specifically their National Health System. 

Numerous articles on passages from the Gita and one each on Samkhya and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Plus regular features in our mix of English and Hindi.

Get a fresh perspective on “Is the glass half full / empty?” by Dr Jayadeva :) 
Hansaji explains how we may lead a more meaningful life.
How committed are we in practicing what we believe in?  
A research articles on the Effect of Yoga or Physical exercise on physical, cognitive and emotional measures in children.
The above articles and more in this month’s journal. Take a sneak peek…

An excellent article by Hansaji on how to stay optimistic awaits you! 
Devidutt Patnaik explains the Vedic approach to Desire… 
Understand how our efforts are connected with our motivations with Dr Jayadeva.
The above and more along with our regular features of Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yogic Ahara (food)

Food for thought in this month’s journal… Ordinary individuals can do extra ordinary things. Dr Jayadeva acknowledges the contribution of such an ordinary individual in the progress of the Yoga Institute.
Is thinking an action? How much thought is needed before acting? Understand the relation between thought and action with Hansaji Yogendra.
We are in a constant mode of accumulating… Does giving work?
The Yoga Institute, established in the year 1918, completes 100 years on 25th December 2018. The Harmony Festival has been organized on 28th December to recognize the centenary year. Please do join us if possible (details inside the journal)

What is Prana? What are Samkhya's views on Creation? Is there a standard method to keep problems at bay? 

Understand the above and more along with our regular features of Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yogic Ahara (food)

Can Meditation augment brain function? Is Kriya Yoga relevant?
Through this month’s edition, take another small step towards understanding the philosophy of Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Samkhya and Bhagawad Gita – the sacred & authentic texts on understanding and improving the Self.
Let’s also take this opportunity to wish Hansaji on her 71st birthday this month!

Yoga in the City - Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra in Parisamvada.

The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali - A Perspective- Samar Chauhan.

Deliberations with Devdutt - Caste and Yoga.

This month Dr Jayadeva explains the nature of our mind and how actions can bring joy to our lives. Hansaji elaborates on the importance of living in the present. A Sadhaka, Pooja, shares her experience of friendship… there is no reason, hence it is friendship. 
Learn how to follow Saucha – Cleanliness of both the physical and mental kind with Yoga practices along with our regular features.
So what are we waiting for? Lets dig in!

This month, we seek to understand the commitment and purity of the ancient Indian Guru Shishya (teacher– student) relationship; the principles of the Panch Mahabhutas.
Articles on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Samkhya Karika and from the Bhagavad Geeta continue.
Everyone from childhood (including me) has heard the teacher and the parents repeatedly say ‘Pay attention’ but no one has ever explained ‘how.’  A Yoga Sadhaka answers this question and more in this month’s journal. Grab your copy today!

Understand what Yoga truly is through this month’s articles. Is it physical postures or more? What is Hatha Yoga? What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras all about? What is the Yoga of Happiness? Who was Yogini Gargi Vachaknavi? How does one prepare Corn Ghegho?
Find answers to all these questions and more… :)
We are celebrating the International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2018.  Join us?


The founder explains how the common householder can practice the principle of ‘Ahimsa’ – propagated by most religions. 
Did you know that there are five kinds of Chitta Bhoomi’s i.e. states of the mind, Dr Jayadeva throws light on the ‘Mudha’ state this month.
Gain insights into yourself by reading up on articles based on The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Thoughts on the Gita, The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Yogi’s of India… etc.

Is Health really Wealth? Think about it… Understand the importance of Health – physical and mental – simply explained by Dr Jayadeva and Hansaji.
Do we have goals in life? Should we have any goals? Read the Yogic perspective on leading a purposeful life.  Learn to say ‘No’ through a Sadhaka’s personal journey. Understand the art of detachment from Raja Janak, popularly known as Sitaji’s father. Such articles and more…
Stories and memories of student’s tryst with Dr Jayadeva continue to pour in… along with our regular features.

Namaste,
With a heavy heart, we wish to share that our beloved Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, an exemplary Yogi and a great Guru left for his heavenly abode on 16th Feb 2018. 
For a man with few, but most profound words, any amount of tribute paid appears to fall less. The legendary Yoga Guru Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra was renowned for his simplicity and exemplary living of LESS IS MORE. He was a beacon of light and hope for everyone who came to him seeking help and guidance. 

The Yoga Institute extends heartfelt gratitude to all for bestowing your warmth, love, and support to us. We are deeply humbled and gratified with all the kind words and messages that poured to pay tribute to the legendary yogi.  
We dedicate this month's edition to Dr Jayadeva along with our regular features.

Take the first step towards the Yoga way of life, learn the Yamas or Restraints from Dr Jayadeva and Hansaji this month. 
Learn about Yogacharya Hariharananda Aranya, the founder of Kapil Math – the only monastery in the world that actively teaches and practices Samkhya Philosophy.
Hindi section – Find your answer to the question - Why learn Samkhya? Begin understanding Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with the explanation of the very first verse.
Lot of first’s this month! Do not miss this opportunity to begin from the very beginning :)

Established in 1918, we are celebrating The Yoga Institute’s entry into its Centenary Year.

More good news! Beginning this month, the journal will have a set of articles in the Hindi language as well. A brief introduction to Samkhya and the yoga way of life awaits you along with how one may laugh one’s way to good health

An interesting perspective on our childhood tale of “Cinderella”  …  Hansaji’s explanation to managing the mind better… Figuring out your sense of responsibility by Dr Jayadeva and many more insightful articles await you. Do not hesitate to dig in!

This month’s journal is extremely thought provoking. 
Understand “excellence” with Dr Jayadeva... Is the man at sea any different from any of us, find out in Smt Desai’s article on sea-farers. How can one use one’s own breathing to improve mindfulness? And what is the connection between Bhagavad Gita and food? 
The Yoga Institute completes 99 years on 25th Dec, 2017 and begins its centenary year celebrations… an insight into the Yogendra family and the news section :) 


Let’s pay our respects to the founder of The Yoga Institute Shri Yogendra ji on his birthday, 19th November. 
This month’s Journal has many interesting articles for Yoga lovers:
The founder and his Sadhakas explain Raja Yoga in simple terms. Ponder on what is real and unreal… Understand the importance of being level headedness at all times with Hansaji.
Learn about Yogi Yajnavalkya, a Hindu Vedic sage, believed to have lived between 8th and 7th century BCE and composer of a section of the Dharmashastra.


You cannot miss this month’s Journal.  
Dr. Jayadeva explains Vasanas for the common man and what we must do about it. Dr Jayadeva also answers questions and clarifies the Yoga Sutras.  Another interesting technique explained simply that one can cultivate is Pratipaksha Bhavana (to cultivate pure thoughts) 
Learn about Gorakshanath, one of the most famous disciples of Matsyendranath.
The Journal has personal sharing by Carly Greis, Ajay Kalra and Pooja Shah on how Yoga helped them in addition to our regular features.
Let’s wish Hansa ji many happy returns of the day (8th Oct).

Being one-pointed…….. As Dr Jayadeva says in his editorial in this month’s Journal, that is nearly the definition of Yoga itself! ‘Sit and watch’, he quotes from Lord Tennyson’s poem.  Hansaji’s article gives very interesting insights into our soul, the Atman.

The Asana featured is not an Asana - it is a Mudra.  It is not erect but inverted. Which one is it? 

Book Review covers “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” – Talks by Dr Saheb and Hansaji, with very interesting comments  by renowned personalities.

Other articles include ‘Ishwar’ according to the Sutras and one on Positive Living with Multiple Sclerosis.

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