In this issue

Happiness seems to be the flavor of this month –
Your Happiness is your responsibility – Hansaji explains this concept beautifully in the practical context. A related article on the importance of a daily routine will help improve one’s “Happiness Quotient” And then we have another senior Sadhaka – Ms Hella Naura explore whether one can get too Happy? 
The regular array of articles on Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Thoughts on the Gita, The thinker and quick Sattvic recipes for a healthy body continue to provide us ‘#Healthy Goals’ to work on.
The Yoga Institute celebrates its 102 year old legacy of selfless service to society this month. Let’s salute the institute and contribute towards its legacy by being honest practitioners of its teachings.

Politics and Yoga

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra in Parisamvada

4 mins

Your Happiness is Your Responsibility

All our actions have consequences that we have to face.

3 mins

The 102 Year Old Yoga Institute

The Yoga Institute as a teaching institute is a dream come true not just for the yoga students, but for thousands of Yogis and Sadhus, who unanimously envisioned the future of 'Mathas' and survival of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

1 min

A Daily Routine

Has it ever happened that you get up in the morning planning to do an ‘x’ number of tasks and late in the evening you realize that they have not been done? At that point do you also experience a moment of frenzy and panic?

2 mins

Can One Get Too Happy?

Around 40 years back, a German doctor held a lecture on TCM, i.e. Traditional Chinese Medicine, which he had studied in China.

6 mins

Chitta – The Tool of Infinite Awareness

Chitta is defined as a personality complex – a sum total of physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual aspects.

2 mins

The Thinker

There are three technical words which are considered as the three deep-seated structures in our personality.

1 min

The Beginning

I feel grateful that over the last few months I could share my learnings from the Bhagavad Gita on Karma Yoga through this series.

4 mins

Book Review 21 Steps to Improve your Marriage

This book is definitely going to help everyone who is already married but it also gives insight to those who are not married.

2 mins

Yogic Ahara

Also known as Sakalpriy, Harimonth, Chanaka in Sanskrit and Cicer Arietinum in Latin, Chana or chickpeas are easily available and can be prepared in a variety of ways.

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.