In this issue

We bring to you the July Journal with plenty to keep you engaged, during the lockdown period, especially how the seniors can take care of themselves within the current new restrictions and how our food can play a vital role in keeping us all sane.
Dr Jayadeva explains single-minded devotion and Hansaji puts forth a winning argument on the need to work on oneself. Articles on Self-reliance / Atma Nirbharta – the yogic way, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga sutras of Patanjali, Samkhya Karika, learnings from personal experiences and many more.

Single Minded Devotion

In the yoga system, the importance of God Ishvara is indirectly suggested.

3 mins

Paramhamsa Madhavdasji - A Sadhu Always Ahead of His Time

(This article is an excerpt, translated by Smt. Minati Shah, from the Gujarati book “Manglyadham Malsar”given by Mahant Jagannathdasji, the present caretaker of Paramhamsa Madhavdasji’s ashram in Malsar).

3 mins

Deliberations with Devdutt

Who is a Guru?

6 mins

If A Task Is Worth Doing, It Is Worth Doing Well

I am a somewhat lazy person when it comes to a lot of things, documentation being one of them.

2 mins

Atma Nirbharta -The Yogic Way!

Atmanirbhar is the word in vogue during our quarantine times. Mr.Prime Minister, in his recent speech, enlightened us with this pure Sanskrit word Aatmanirbhar Self-Reliance. I was intrigued by the word “Atma Nirbhar” and it made me ponder.

3 mins

Nurturing Your Young Ones

Have we ever paused to think about the plight of our young children during and after lockdown?

3 mins

A Comprehensive Study of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Srimad Bhagavad Gita Om

Aphorism (Sutra) twenty-seventh of Samadhi Pada, the first chapter of Yoga Sutra says as under: Tasya Vachakah Pranavah - Of that the signifier is Om.

3 mins

5 Life Lessons I Learned from Yoga

I’m a writer by profession, who first came to yoga studies about a decade ago when I was in my late thirties

4 mins

Yogic Ahara

Minati Shah To make yoga available to householders, Shri Yogendraji began efforts a hundred years ago.

2 mins

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – A Perspective

Svarasavahi-Vidusah-Api-Tatha-Arudhah-Abhinivesah

2 mins

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Yoga and Total Health Magazine Description:

Yoga and Total Health Magazine is a monthly journal on the Yogic way of life, first published in 1933 by Swami Kuvalayananda, the founder of The Yoga Institute in Santacruz, Mumbai, India. The magazine is currently edited and published by Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, the President of The Yoga Institute.

Yoga and Total Health Magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of yoga philosophy, practice, and its benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual health. The magazine also features articles on various aspects of the Yogic lifestyle, such as sattvic diet, pranayama, meditation, and yoga for specific health conditions.

The magazine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in yoga, whether they are beginners, experienced practitioners, or yoga teachers. It is also a good resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Yogic way of life.