Do your Duty...

But do it thoughtfully after understanding how and why it should be done

Connecting with Yoga

A brief introduction to the building blocks of yoga

Study And Training Of Emotions

Emotions can play havoc with our lives but one can learn to manage them

The Transition

Yoga can help deal with the changes a young girl goes through'.

THE SPEAKING KAILASH TREE

Decades have gone by since The Yoga Institute and I, a Kailash tree, were born. Nurtured with the same love and care, Shri Yogendraji showed us the morn.

Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana

Always keep God with you, Dr Jayadeva used to say. This great text can help you do that

Kleshas are the Hindrance

There are five Kleshas and they have to be removed in order to attain Samadhi From a Parisamvada by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Because I am Worth It

We often stand in the way of our own happiness

Abhinivesha

Abhinivesha, one of the five Kleshas, is the fear of losing one’s name, one’s reputation, one’s life

A Sri Lankan Recipe

Spinach is rich in vitamins and mineral, and promotes healthy digestion

How Do Mystics Behave?

The mystic is not interested in miracles; he is merely interested in his spiritual growth.

Woman, Heal Thyself

No woman should overlook the right kind of food in order to look slim

The Yoga Sutrasof Patanjali – A Perspective Dr. Hansaji in Parisamvada

Only Change Is Constant - A meditation on the nature of change

The Virtue of Forgiveness

Forgiveness benefits the forgiver more than anyone else

The Three Gunas– Sattva, Rajas, Tamas

One should make attempts to stay in the Sattvik state.

The Assassin Who Came to Kill Me

In this light-hearted piece, the writer imagines how yoga could bring peace to a nation

Rhythm Of Rituals

Devdutt Pattanaik contrasts linear stories with circular rituals and the effect they have on us

Intelligence

An article on the attainment of the fixed intellect concentrated on God

Every Child Is Unique

Parents should be aware of their children’s talents and encourage them instead of driving them into areas they may not be interested in

A Balanced Mind

Yamas are meant to help us understand our own personality

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.

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.

Politics and Yoga

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra in Parisamvada

Chitta – The Tool of Infinite Awareness

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

Your Happiness is Your Responsibility

All our actions have consequences that we have to face.

The Thinker

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

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.

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'.

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.

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?