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YOGASATTVAAUGUST 2019 ISSUEMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIAOLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD
Bharat Gaurav Award
DR. HANSAJI J YOGENDRAIS HONOURED WITH
AT HOUSE OF COMMONS, BRITISH PARLIAMENT, LONDON
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The Yoga InstituteShri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East, Mumbai - 400055, India. Email: [email protected]: +91-22-26122185/+91-22-26110506www.theyogainstitute.org
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YOGA AND ORAL HEALTH
YOGA MD
GANDUSH–CHURNING WITH WATER
YOGA TECHNIQUEOF THE MONTH
TO A FRUSTRATED YOGA SEEKER
SMT. HANSAJI JAYADEVA YOGENDRA
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SPINACH PANEER SOUP
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TESTIMONIALS
TYI HEADLINES
SMALL STEPS TO FREEDOMFROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY 6
DR. JAYADEVAYOGENDRA
GREEN YOGASPHERE
UPCOMMINGACTIVITIES
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DHARMA IS NOT A GAME OF THRONES
24DEVDUTT PATTANAIK
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA 9
ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)
THE YOGA INSTITUTE THAILAND
DINCHARYAWORKSHOP
THE YOGA INSTITUTEKALYAN
10-12FEATUREDACTIVITY
Namaste,
uru-Purnima is an extremely auspicious and holy day celebrated on a full moon day. On this auspicious day, The Yoga GInstitute also celebrated the incomparable journey of our Gurus who have guided us from dark to light, from visibility to
invisibility, from material to divine and from ephemeral to eternity. Shri Yogendraji, Mother Sita Devi, Dr. Jayadeva
Yogdendra and Dr. Hansaji Yogdendra, through their teachings have made our life more enriching. Not only at the institute, but all over
India, it is traditionally the time when disciples offer gratitude to Gurus and and receive their blessings..
The celebrations continued as our beloved Yoga Guru, Dr. Hansaji, was awarded with Bharat Gaurav Award at House of Commons,
British parliament, London. During her global tour, she also graced the Yoga events held in Germany at Nuremberg and Höfen where
she enlightened the attendees with her wisdom in Yoga and its benefits. Amidst the beautiful countryside of France, she led an inspiring
and intellectual retreat and left people mesmerized with her teachings. Continuing to help everyone experience the power of Yoga in
modern life, she also graced the World Yoga festival celebration in London, UK. Dr. Hansaji has always been awarded the Bharat
Gaurav Award at House of Commons, British parliament, London.
As India celebrates Independence Day on 15th August, Yoga way of living celebrates freedom in body, mind, heart and soul, every
single moment. Smt. Hansaji enlighten us about how we can experience Freedom with Yoga. While Dr Jayadeva states that we cannot be
free of troubles. However, regular yoga practice helps to accept the problems as they come, and organise ourselves such that we have
less intense feelings about tougher times.
Happy Independence Day India!
EDITOR’S NOTE
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PEARLS OF WISDOM
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PEARLS OF WISDOM
Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra
Director, The Yoga Institute.
- HANSAJI JAYADEVA YOGENDRA
oga introduces one to true freedom, an unrealised part of Yhumanity that is the basis of experiencing one's own true self and bliss.
For all individuals to find who they truly are, yoga helps us detach and free us from the shackles of expectations and ego. Each human being hides his or her fears in their subconscious; to experience true freedom one can follow the yogic path through the wisdom of Patanjali and rise above our internal turmoil and bindings, by walking the step-by-step path of the Yoga Sutras. Yoga is a celebration of self or personal freedom; one that we can experience in our mind, body, and soul. Our sense of clarity of self and the ‘Bhraman’ can expand with every breath we take in an introspective state. With full awareness, we can acknowledge that we are all connected to something greater and our journey to ultimate realisation is our own choice.
Inner freedom is a true gift that yoga gives us all. People tend to spend their lives obsessing over what they do not have, what they could not accomplish, and how there will not be a sense of fulfilment until all their wishes and desires are complete. People wrongly believe that when they stand higher in comparison to others in terms of status, success, fame or celebrity, it the true measure of happiness. A person immersed in yoga is free from such burdens and only indulges in the desire to climb higher in the awareness of self and the universe.
True freedom is not of overcoming circumstances but of one's self not being affected by these circumstances; true freedom is detaching your inner world from the outer; true freedom is to live within this world and yet not let it affect you.
Yoga opens up the doors of true freedom from our pre-conditioned self. With dedicated practice, yoga helps us realise the limitations we have imposed upon ourself and others.
Strengths we cultivate through the practice of yoga help us discover compassion for ourselves, our loved ones and the society as a whole. Through a realistic investigation of our minds, we can realise and develop a faith in our own potential, and an accelerated transformation. Once we practice the teachings of Patanjali, our efforts are not restricted to ourselves, they also extend to our surroundings.
When you or your loved ones are suffering, you are left with limited options for dealing with such a situation. You can either fight the situation and fail to change yourself or you can take the path of acceptance and let go of your situation and change the way you feel about it. By bringing detachment and letting go, life may take you in various directions but all while still maintaining a sense of self and duty, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
Let us purposefully practice yoga and imbed its philosophy into our conscious and subconscious mind; offer our faith and positive energy to the Bhraman. Adhere to the techniques of yoga and experience the transformation of self and your life every day.
FREEDOM WITH YOGA
FROM THE TEACHER’S DIARY
Somya Jajor
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oga as a practice has been largely associated with the term Y‘liberation’. Scriptures say that through Yoga, it is possible to free one’s consciousness and become liberated from the binding
karmic cycle of life, death and rebirth, hence attaining Kaivalya. But what about us, the householders, who are too caught up in life to worry about what happens after it ends?
In this month of August, where we, as a nation, celebrate our collective freedom, let us take a closer look at the age old tradition of Yoga in an attempt to find ways in which it can liberate us.
I shall start by confessing that my understanding of Yoga before coming to The Yoga Institute was limited to its physical benefits and perhaps an elusive experience of peace. A few months into my studies here, I discovered my love for the Yoga Sutras, and it wasn’t long before I started to find answers, inspiration, and even a new direction to my life rooted in the philosophy. I feel the beauty of Yoga lies in its timeless wisdom and versatility to fit different contexts. Yoga in our day-to-day life can help to liberate us from the grip of obstacles and give us the freedom to design a purposeful life.
Here I have put together some Yogic techniques that continue to motivate me in my own journey. I call them ‘Small Steps to Freedom’ as I find them very useful in freeing my mind from its tangles and bringing back perspective.
Take charge of your life; free yourself from self-doubt and hesitation. Yoga focuses on the Self and believes that our outer world is only a reflection of our inner world. Take responsibility for your actions and give your best to whatever you do. As you learn to take care of yourself and fulfil your commitments, you will witness this sense of self-worth and inner strength.
Be open to learning every day; free yourself from ignorance and prejudice. Yoga believes that all our pain-causing afflictions stem from ‘Avidya’ or absence of right knowledge. Seek knowledge, be curious, be surprised, be open-minded, unlearn, relearn and make conscious choices. Every moment is a new moment waiting to be experienced.
Detach and let go; free yourself from the prison of material objects. ‘Aparigraha’, which means non-hoarding, is definitely something we all could use to eliminate the unnecessary from our lives. An act as small as ‘decluttering’ your home is actually a contribution to larger financial,
social and environmental wellbeing. To make life less complex, live simply!
Live harmoniously; free yourself from negative emotions. Be accommodating and accept people in your life as they are, even if not always to your liking. Yoga recommends to follow the ‘parikarmas’ or the four virtues of friendliness, compassion, goodwill and benevolent indifference towards people of different kinds. Love and kindness have a lot of power over negativity.
Connect with your inner being; free yourself from the web of identification. From the time we are born, we keep accumulating different forms of identification - our name, different roles, likes, dislikes, relationships, duties, etc. and the real ‘us’ is lost. Yogic techniques like conditioning, concentration and meditation help to go inwards. Practice sitting in silence every day.
Have faith; free yourself from the fear of uncertainty. Place your faith in a higher reality, a larger belief, a philosophy of life, a motto, something that gives you purpose and inspiration. ‘Ishwarapranidhana’ or surrender to God is believed to be the most potent technique to succeed on the path of Yoga. At our level, it is something that can help ground us in the roughest situations.
We know freedom does not come easy; a century of struggle went behind bringing our country freedom and establishing a nation. The same applies to Yoga; continuous dedication, discipline and efforts are needed for practicing this way of life. But if you seek freedom and peace, then start with a small step, and watch your life unfold in miraculous ways.
Small Steps to Freedom
Yoga is not only a discipline but a way of life. It helps us live better, simple lives based on a sound value system, moving towards a state free of kleshas, mental stability and greater awareness.
Most diseases are psychosomatic i.e. mind-related, and stress is one such factor, which has much to do with dental issues. Stressed individuals are not able to concentrate on their oral hygiene, neglecting mechanical plaque control or tooth brushing. These individuals tend to clench their teeth really hard, causing wearing of teeth and jaw-related issues. There is also decreased saliva production, causing dry mouth and thus increased risk of dental decay as consequently, the bacterial count in the oral cavity increases. Stress also causes oral ulcers, gum disease and can cause a burning sensation in the mouth. Practicing yoga helps in alleviating stress and thus supports oral health.
Few people know that poor posture not only affects the spine but also the muscles around the head, neck and jaw, resulting in pain and inflammation in the muscles and joints when the mouth opens and closes. Yoga helps make us aware of wrong posture and how to correct it. For example, when involved in some activity, the keen awareness of our body will restrict us from contorting into undesirable postures, thus taking care of our muscles and bones. Prevention becomes the password for healthy living.
What if one is born with a problem or acquires one in the course of life,
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despite of precautions and taking good care? Yoga teaches us to accept what cannot be changed and do what can be done to prevent further deterioration and damage. Yoga philosophy and asanas work at various levels of the mind and the body. That is what makes the prevention or the cure and causes a holistic approach.
In summary, dental diseases are due to ignorance when it comes to oral hygiene practices, lack of motivation and also due to today’s poor lifestyle.
That is why we must seek to bring about a balance in whatever we do. It helps us to regulate and restrict ourselves, our desires and our weaknesses. When we become more aware of ourselves, we will realise the importance of not just oral healthcare but our total well being.
Dr. Neha AgarwalBDS
YogaMD
YOGA AND ORAL HEALTH
YOGA TECHNIQUEOF THE MONTH
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Variation 11. Keep two glasses of water ready. One with reasonably hot water (as hot as you can hold in your mouth and swirl around) and the other cold but not chilled.
2. Using alternate temperature water, fill the mouth with water and swirl till the hot water cools and the cold water becomes warm in the mouth.
3. Practice twice alternately with hot and cold water.
Gandush– Churning with water
This age old technique does wonders for your face and mouth. It strengthens the teeth, gums and prevents oral and dental problems. Secondly it benefits the shape of the mouth, cheeks and the surrounding skin, keeping it supple and wrinkle free.
Though traditionally it has been practiced using sesame oil, here it has been simplified with using water.
Variation 21. Fill your mouth with warm or room temperature water. Hold this water in your mouth as long as you can. Your mouth and jaw will begin to feel heavy in half to one minute. Continue for at least two minutes if you can.
2. Spit out the water. Avoid gargling immediately. Relax the mouth.
BenefitsPhysical
1. It improves strength of lower jaw and chin.
2. It improves quality of speech, voice.
3. It improves strength of face.
4. It increases liking towards food.
5. It improves senses of taste.
6. It useful in dry lips, thirst.
7. It improves strength of gums and teeth.
Therapeutic
1. It can help prevent tooth decay as it facilitates the daily evacuation of food debris left in the teeth crevices.
2. It can strengthen the roots of the teeth.
3. It can help prevent toothache as the oil balances and nourishes the nerve tissue and nerve endings.
Psychological
1. Boosts peace of mind.
2. Boosts self- confidence.
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH YOGA
ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) A Case Study
Name: Mr Zion Bakes (name changed for confidentiality)
Age: 38
Qualifications: Master of Science and Yoga Trainer
Profession: Yoga Teacher
Health Issues: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Q: How did you learn about The Yoga Institute?
A: When I was around nine years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I was put on medication (Ritalin), and as I grew older, the symptoms worsened.
Every day was a struggle, especially for my parents, and it hampered my relationship with people and obstructed my progress through high school and university.
Curiosity got the better of me and I went looking for a yoga teacher to teach me at home. The yoga teacher was from The Yoga Institute and I felt inspired. The meditation and breathing techniques learnt helped me feel better; the medication prescribed was reduced to half within the first six months itself. Also, slowly with techniques like Trataka, Nishpanda Bhava, Meditation, etc., my concentration span stayed and even increased. Meanwhile, I became more aware and emotionally balanced. I felt a lot more alive and connected both to myself and the people around me. I wanted to learn more and joined the Institute at Santacruz.
Attending early morning Parisamvad became a ritual. The place has so many positive vibes and getting the guru's blessings every day transformed me. It took discipline and much work on myself. So I have been practicing meditation daily for more than a decade now and teaching it for almost five years.
Q: State your present family responsibilities and ailment
A: My daughter got married last year. My parents are no more. It's just my wife and me.
Q: Family history of any other disease, please share the particulars?
A: I lost my dad to brain haemorrhage at 73. He was a chain smoker. My mom practices yoga meditation with me. She is healthy and 69.
Q: How have you benefited from Yoga and The Yoga Institute (TYI)?
A: Most of my childhood and adult life, I was labelled as mentally challenged by our society, which I hated! There was a time when I hated everything, including myself, people and the world around me. I often wonder what sin I had done to be born with this disorder. After the turning point with Dr. Hansaji's discourse on letting go, I saw light and wisdom of my situation. I cannot express the gratitude and relief I got. It felt like I have been given a new chance to live my life to my full-potential with joy and happiness and without any inhibitions.
I was so enthused by the benefits I got through the Institute's programs that I became a Yoga faculty in 2009. Ever since then, I have been travelling and teaching Yoga and Meditation and breathing techniques internationally and especially teaching young students in schools and colleges. Every yoga session and workshop that I conduct surprises me again and again about how much transformation I can see in the participants' lives, irrespective of the fact that they have ADHD or not, they all benefit enormously.
Q: Any additional information or experience, please share
A: I feel very grateful that I found this viable and natural solution in life. I really hope that more and more people suffering from ADHD symptoms will become aware of the potential relief yoga provides. The benefits that you can get from practicing meditation and breathing techniques like Yogendra Pranayama I, II, III, and IV are limitless.
Yoga helps to slowly transform other aspects of life. I experienced many benefits firsthand, especially the relationship with myself and others improved a lot. Also, my memory improved and my emotions and thoughts became much more positive.
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TYI NEWSHEADLINES
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A gratitude filled ceremony that filled us with pride! Congratulations to our beloved Dr. Hansaji who wasawarded with Bharat Gaurav Award at House of Commons, British parliament, London.
London
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Amidst the beautiful countryside of France, Hansaji extended her years of Yoga experience and left people mesmerized with her teachings at Centre Lothlorien. Dr. Hansaji led an inspiring and intellectual ‘Personal retreat’ which was organized by our students Richard and Pinky.
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GermanyDr. Hansaji graced the Yoga Events held
in Germany at Nuremberg and Höfen. In her discourse she enlightened the
attendees with her wisdom in Yoga and its benets, divulged on the four Bhavas
of the yogic teachings.
At Höfen, a private retreat was led by Dr. Hansaji for our senior Sadhakas.
The respective events in Germany were organised by Reinhold Griesch along with
the support of Martina Weickel, Hans Vogel and other Sadhakas.
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Maa Hansaji graced ‘Lokmat wellness icons’ book unveiling event organised by a leading newspaper, Lokmat. Maa Hansaji gave various insights on panel discussions and presented awards to renowned doctors with Girish Mahajan, Cabinet Minister of Water Resources and Medical Education.
Smt. Hansaji invited as chief guest at Mahashwari Pragati Mandal.
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The Yoga Institute is now also in Kalyan. Maa Hansaji’s blessings, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between The Yoga Institute and Saket College
Students of Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC, USA experienced true authentic Yoga on 6th July 2019.
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811th batch of 7 days health camp learn holistic approach towards life.
812th batch of 7 days health camp (Hindi) in gratitude for all the leanings learnt for life.
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Students learn to wake up to healthy food and a balanced state of life at Arogyam workshop.
Little Yogi ninja and their super moms at The Yoga Institute learn conceptual games on 20th July 2019. Session conducted by Shri Abhay Jain.
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More than 300 students of NMIMS university’s, Atul Surendra Modi School of Commerce learn Yoga on 10 th July 2019.
Girls from Marol BMC school enjoying Yoga session.
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Lacs of farmers take an oath to stay fit under the initiative of Khetasana.
Bubble Sahani and group understand classical Yoga at The Yoga Institute.
Social Service Initiatives
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Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra,Former President,
The Yoga Institute.
TO A FRUSTRATED YOGA SEEKER
YOGICINSIGHTS
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ven after having undergone a Yoga education course, for a long Eduration and following it up in life, one often comes across such inexplicable situations in life that one gets shaken to one’s very foundations.
Life is dynamic, changeful, unpredictable. However, if you sit to think, life has its own logic, its own inherent pattern, its own laws. There are deep-seated tendencies within us all, that at appropriate moments - awkward moments for us, unfortunately - throw up totally new and unexpected situations for us to face. In fact, therefore, the Samkhya philosophers call life, nature or matter ‘the unpredictable’, ‘the unknown’ (adrsta). However, what is considered the unkown and the frightening is nothing else but our own old past, our earlier actions, the results of which come back home to brood.
We cannot stop the course of events from happening, events which we ourselves initiated. There is something fixed and rigid about this, as with other Laws of Nature. Our past cravings, desires and tendencies cannot remain suppressed too long. They are all in waiting and at the appropriate moment, with the slightest provocation, they shall confront us. We inherit a programmed mind and it is useless crying ‘Wolf! Wolf!’ at every embarrassing thought or feeling or behaviour that menacingly spreads over us. Instead of spending our emotional energies in feelings of guilt and in trotting out half a dozen hollow excuses why we behaved as we did, we should rather begin serious work on ourself from the grassroots level. We should take a more active attitude and be ready to face our own past as it unfolds itself.
The strategy should be mentally reconciled to these unfolding operations resulting from our past actions; let these happen in the full glare of our witnessing consciousness. We may rather learn to anticipate such happenings. We continuously clarify our mind as to the real and the unreal in life. What should we consider as the pleasant and what should we consider as good? What is good is not always pleasant, and what is pleasant is not good. We should increasingly become conscious of the limitations of the material world. We can in this way work our way to a spiritual commitment. Then we shall not get so completely involved and subjectively identified with things imperfect and things material. We may suffer, but we may suffer a little knowingly. We may enjoy the pleasures of
the world, but remain clear about the exact nature of these pleasures and the likely unpleasant feelings that usually follow.
Being thus a little better prepared, we get ready to face the consequences of our past deeds. Emotional events will pass off, without disturbing our inner calm too much. This witness-like attitude is difficult, but probably, it is the only right approach. We carry on with our work. We do not feel guilty about the past. We become increasingly conscious of our own nature, our inherent tendencies. In fact, we become ready to even face the consequences of our behaviour. The past loses its sting; the present has no horrors and the future is very much within our grasp.
In fact, all of us are vulnerable. We cannot claim to be free of troubles. However much we may try, problems are bound to arise in the course of our life. The real issue is that when we meet problems, they usually take us by surprise and emotions get aroused. “Why must I have to suffer this?. What did I do to deserve this fate?, etc.” are our stock phrases. However, if we have been preparing ourselves beforehand and detect the underlying laws that govern life, we shall accept the problems as they come, and in fact so organise ourselves that we have less intense feelings about things that keep happening around us, as things must keep happening always.
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ing Nriga was cursed to be a lizard because he, without Krealising it, stole from one of his subjects. Nriga was known for donating cows to the sages of his kingdom. One of the
donated cows slipped out of her master’s cowshed and returned to the royal cowshed. Since the royal cowshed had thousands of cows, none of the royal servants noticed her return. Nriga then gave the same cow to another sage. When this sage was returning to his hermitage with Nriga’s gift, the first sage recognised his cow, claimed ownership over her, and accused the second sage of theft. When the second sage clarified that he had received it from Nriga himself, the first sage accused the king of theft.
“That cow was given to me. She is mine. Not the king’s. How then can the king gift her to another? This means the king stole my cow and gave the stolen cow to another sage. I accuse the king of stealing from his own subjects.” Investigations revealed what had happened. Nriga apologised to the first sage and offered to compensate him with a hundred cows. The sage refused. He wanted his cow back. Nriga then went to the second sage and offered to compensate him with a hundred cows. But the second sage refused to return his gift. For this act of hurting his subjects, albeit committed unintentionally, and quite accidentally, Nriga was cursed to turn into a lizard, and stay in this form until he met Krishna. Nriga accepted his punishment with grace.
This story is told by Bhisma to the Pandavas in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata as he gives them lessons on Raj Dharma, what makes a great king. A king is responsible for the happiness of his subjects. He is responsible for all the hurt he causes them, even without meaning to. This story is significant as Nriga is an ancestor of Ram, and from the much venerated Ikshavaku clan of the solar dynasty, which gave birth to many great kings, including several Jain Tirthankaras.
We live in times where politicians talk of Ram and Ram-rajya, but take no lessons on what Raj Dharma meant to Ram and his Ikshavaku clan. They refuse to take responsibility for failures of their own governance. Quite unlike Ram, who, per one oral narrative, despite being from the solar dynasty, called himself Ram-chandra, eclipsing his name with the moon to acknowledge his unfair treatment of his innocent wife Sita, who had been banished to protect royal reputation from public gossip.
We are told that the legendary king Vikramaditya, renowned for his bravery, generosity and governance, also belonged to the solar dynasty. Many years after his reign, Bhoja wanted to sit on his famous throne, which had been discovered in the fields around his ancient kingdom. But when he was about to sit on this throne, the 32 statues of 32 yoginis who formed the base of the throne asked Bhoja if he had 32 qualities that made him as good a king as Vikramaditya. Bhoja cultivated these 32 qualities and only then sat on Vikramaditya’s throne. We live in times when no noble quality is required to be a king. Kingship is based on votes, and votes are won through emotional rhetoric, fanciful storytelling and false promises. More Natya-shastra and less Dharma-shastra.
Who do people turn to today when kings are busy fighting enemies, real and imagined, or blaming corrupt kings of yore for all governance failures, and when tongues of even well-meaning vidushakas (court jesters who were also critics) are swiftly severed?
In the jungle, the strong feed on the weak. This is matsya nyaya (law of fishes), acceptable for animals, not humans. When humans behave like that, it is adharma. In human culture, the strong have to take care of the weak. Per Manusmriti, gods created kings to establish dharma: to create an ecosystem where the weak can also thrive. In Raj Dharma, the kingdom is more important than the throne. In rajniti, it is only the game of thrones; people don’t matter except for votes and taxes. Today, Raj Dharma is seen as idealistic and rajniti (politics) is seen as more realistic.
For all the talk of Hindu revival, politicians refuse to accept this definition of Raj Dharma. Insisting that the ‘system’ is the problem as the ‘system’ is designed for the strong. And so they spend time in rajniti, helping the rich, who in turn help political parties accumulate funds secretly, so that they can sit on the throne, enjoying power without any responsibility or accountability, letting roads rot and bridges collapse, knowing there is always someone else to blame. If today’s politicians lived in Nriga’s time, they would change the media narrative and declare the sages to be thieves and claim the cows for themselves.
DHARMA IS NOT A GAME OF THRONES
byDEVDUTT PATTANAIK
Source: https://devdutt.com/
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RECIPEOF THE MONTH
Method
• Boil the spinach with sunflower seeds for 5 min.• Add paneer to it.• Add all the ingredients except lemon juice in a grinder to make a smooth paste.• Add boiling water for drinkable consistency. Add some lemon juice and serve hot.
Ingredients
• 500-600 ml skimmed milk • 150 gms full fat natural yogurt to make paneer (cottage cheese) • ¼ tsp cinnamon powder • Thyme powder to taste• Salt according to taste• 1/4 tsp oregano • 1/4 tsp basil• 1/4-1/2 tsp raw Sunflower seeds • 2-3 pcs. jalapeños • 1/4tsp roasted cumin seed powder • lemon juice according to taste• 150g spinach
Black pepper adds a wonderful flavour to this spinach-based soup while paneer gives it a rich texture. Generally, the mild flavours are preferred during monsoon season.
Duration: 10 min- 15 min.
SPINACH PANEER SOUP
TESTIMONIALS
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Being in The yoga institute for three months has been a l i fe changing experience. From physical, mental and emotional to spiritual , I grew in everyway possible. The yoga institute not just focuses on physical fitness, as perceived by common people , rather they present and teach yoga as an ancient holistic lifestyle . My experience at TYI has helped me evolve as a human , and the awareness that I feel now in my every action is helping me in leading a peaceful life. I have come to realise now that it’s us who make our lives complicated, and only we can make it beautiful. I extend my gratitude to The Yoga Institute for all the invaluable knowledge I have received over the period of last three months , making me capable enough to pass on this divine knowledge to others , so we all can move towards a blissful life
Yoga serves as holistic fitness regime targeted at achieving both mental and physical fitness. This year we at Hindustan Unilever, R&D, Mumbai celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June in full fervour in collaboration with The Yoga Institute. It is more than a century old institute celebrating and spreading the benefits of Yoga. Ms. Deepa Thukral from The Yoga Institute was our yoga instructor for the day. The overall session was very intriguing with a perfect blend of exercise, knowledge and fun. Her guiding and teaching techniques invoked the interest of many first timers who now wish to take up yoga as a lifestyle. The overall support provided by The Yoga Institute in arranging the session as well as executing the session is commendable.
I was inclined towards Yoga from the age of seventeen. Getting into difficult postures came very easy to me. A decade later, I started teaching yoga asanas to my friends and others in the Philippines. But not having done any formal teacher training, I decided to go for certification, as I believed I already had the knowledge required. Joining the TTC made me realize how little I knew - what I had been practicing for years was only the tip of the iceberg.
My life till then was outings, parties and socializing. Now I was learning that life can be so much more and got acquainted with myself.
Hansaji’s parisamvad brought tremendous clarity. Her gracious presence is heartwarming!
The concepts of Yamas and Niyamas opened a whole new world of relating with the self and others in a systematic manner. While all the teachers at TYI are amazing, what attracted me most were the concept lectures by Nishi Ma’am. I gained immense clarity on different yogic concepts.
From asanas I moved towards mind and spirit. I have learnt to accept myself, without the need to please anybody or change.
RASHI RAO, WINNER, MISS EARTH INDIA 2016
GUNJA ARORA,ADMIN & FACILITY OFFICER, HINDUSTAN UNILEVER
REEMA GULATI, TEACHER AT THE YOGA INSTITUTE
TESTIMONIALS
The fragrance of Yoga should be for everybody, mind and soul. I realized this when I joined The Yoga Institute. A year later, and I have gained some knowledge on how yoga helps a person physically and mentally. The yoga asanas, the various books on yoga, the greenery and the positivity all add up to make a person positive and ask for more and more knowledge to help oneself grow and also to share this experience with one’s family, relatives and friends. I thank and feel blessed to get an opportunity to work in this environment and congratulate The Yoga Institute for reaching centenary and wish all the best for the future.
“I attended the 2-Day Pregnancy Camp recently in March 2019 and needless to say, it was the best experience ever! Right from teaching pregnancy-specific asanas and pranayama, the discussion with a gynaecologist, talks on both days by Hansaji, tips on postpartum care for both mother and baby, along with simple tips on a Sattvic diet and the Sattvic food that was served, it’s my first hand experience that The Yoga Institute is the best blessing the city of Mumbai has.
When I arrived at TYI for the first time, a sentence from the founder welcomed me with large brown letters. It was written above the entrance to the book store: "No gift is greater than the gift of knowledge" (Shri Yogendraji). Auspicious sign, I thought. It was exactly what I was looking for: right knowledge about Yoga. And that, and much more, is what TYI gave me, day after day, from the very moment I came through its door. Philosophical yogic concepts, a solid base on Yoga techniques and its classical point of view, but also a very practical approach to it, all of which makes Yoga something useful, precious for dealing with today's troubled world and restless minds. These wonderful gifts of knowledge TYI offers in a friendly atmosphere of learning, with great teachers, efficient staff and unforgettable classmates.
FERNANDO MARIN, STUDENT FROM SPAIN
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MADHUMATI THAKUR, SADHAKA
SNEHAL AMIT NAYAK, PREGNANCY CAMP STUDENT
TYI MONTHLY PLANNER
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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Sr. No.
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10
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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
Weight Management Camp Diabetes Camp
Swadhyaya - Level 1(Hindi)
Respiratory Camp
Stress ManagementCamp
Dincharya Workshop
Meditation Camp
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 pm andSunday- 9:30 am
Monday to Saturday- 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday- 9:30am to 10:30am
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 - 5:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 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 and 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 and physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya
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.
Learn how to manage your weight permanently through a holistic approach.
Yoga has much to offer in the 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, to control our thoughts and thereby harness our own latent potentials.
Learn how to manage asthma, bronchitis, common cold, cough and sinusitis with simple Asanas, Pranayama and the right diet.
Learn how to not let stress negatively impact your work and health.
Dincharya reflects a yoga way of life. The key to conscious living lies in our daily routines. When daily routines become habits life becomes purposeful. Compared to long term goals its easier to set daily goals and achieve them.
All the techniques of classical Yoga of Patanjali aim to create more awareness in an individual that helps one discover the self shining forth in one's own true nature. Recent research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.
Date
Starting on 01/08/2019
Starting on 01/08/2019
Starting on 01/08/2019
04/08/2019 - 24/08/2019
03/08/2019
04/08/2019
07/08/2019- 11/08/2019
10/08/2019
11/08/2019 11/08/2019
17/08/2019
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Time 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
7:00 am-7:30pm
6:30am, 7:30am, 1:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:25pm
6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am,9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
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
8:00am-9:30am
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Camp
Pregnancy Camp forAnte and Postnata
Emo - EnergyBalancing
Back and Joint Camp
7-Day Health Camp
Regular Classes for Men
Regular Classesfor Women
Weekend Classes
Children's Classes
Children’s WeekendClasses
Satsang (Free- open to all)
Description
This 2-day camp enables the would-be-mother to accept the coming event of motherhood cheerfully and prepares her without fear or misgivings.
This workshop helps one to 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.
Manage back and joint disorders like cervical spondylitis, lower back pain, slip disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other problems through simple and effective yogic techniques.
Offered in English, it is an experiential introductory course to Yoga theory and practice where one can experience a yogic way of life. This camp will help the campers to incorporate yogic ideals in daily life.
The hourly classes are scheduled for men who wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily routine. They consist of Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the month.
The hourly classes are scheduled for women who wish to incorporate Yoga as a part of their daily routine. They consist of Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the month.
The duration of the class is one and a half hours. 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-hour session conducted by Dr. 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 August are as follows:4/08 Niyamas (Hindi)11/08 Difficulties on the path of Yoga (English)18/08 Materialism and spirituality (Hindi)25/08 Good routines (English)
Date
17/08/2019- 18/08/2019
18/08/2019
25/08/2019
27/08/2019-02/09/2019
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Every Sunday
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Sr. No.
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21
Camp
Parisamwad(Free - open to all)
Samatvam
Date
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Every Saturday
Time
7:25 am & 6: 25 pm
1:30 pm - 5 pm
Description
A 30-minute Question-and- Answer session with Dr. Hansaji on Yoga phi losophy, l i festy le management, psychology and various 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.
The 3-hour program focuses on individual guidance for Life 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. Hansaj i Jayadeva Yogendra, about implementing Yoga in daily life. Besides individual interaction, the session includes consultation with a panel of medical practitioners and experienced yoga counsellors. Certain Yogic techniques & Yoga practices are also taught to those who are unable to attend classes.
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The Yoga Institute, MatungaSri Kanyaka Parmeshwari Temple, Plot No 403, Vasavi Nilayam, Telang Road, Matunga (CR), Mumbai
Call: +91-8879955000
The Yoga Institute, Andheri First Floor, Khajina Mahal, S.V. Road Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400058 Call: 9820429029, 9820929029, 9920329029
(HEAD OFFICE) - SANTACRUZ (E) Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East, Mumbai - 400055, India. Tel: +91-22-26122185/+91-22-26110506
CENTRES
The Yoga Institute, JuhuCentre 1Ground Floor Backside,Abhijat Bunglow, Plot No. 48,NS Road Number 7,Opp. Siddhivinayak Building,JVPD Scheme, Juhu.
Centre 2Rotary Club of Bombay WestRotary Service Centre,Rotary Chowk,Juhu Tara Road, Santacruz W,Mumbai 400049
Centre 3Sanyas Ashram Temple,Off. Bajaj Road, Vile Parle W,Mumbai - 400056
Call: +91-9821367588,9833864964
ANDHERI (W)MATUNGA (CR) JUHU
The Yoga Institute, PowaiC - 308, Kailas Business Park, Hiranandani Link Road, Powai, Mumbai
Call:- +91- 9820696800
POWAI
SAVE THE DATE
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
KANDIVALI (E)
The Yoga Institute, Goa
Viva Chorão, Near Our Lady of Grace Church, Madel Chorão, Tiswadi Goa, 403102
Call: +91-9820557676
GOADELHI
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
INDORE HONG KONG
The Yoga Institute, Delhi Swami Parmanand Prakritik Chikitsalaya ( SPPC) Near Main Mother Dairy I.P Extension, Delhi
Call: 011- 22478881 / 83
CHOOSE FROM OVER 500 PUBLICATIONS (AVAILABLE IN HINDI, ENGLISH, MARATHI, GUJARATI & KANNADA)
You may also order our publications & games online at www.theyogainstitute.org/books
PUBLICATIONS & CENTRES
The Yoga Institute, ItalyDharmayogakaruna, Via delleGenziane 36, 36050 Creazzo (VI) Italy.
Call: +39 348 2156449
ITALY
The Yoga Institute, Indore1st floor, Plot No. 3, Akshay Deep Colony MR 9, Near Lotus A.B. Road, Indore (M.P.) – 452010.
Call: +91-9981114056, 9920171359
The Yoga Institute, Hong Kong35, Kimberly Road 11/F, Tsim Sha Tsul, Hong Kong
Call: 21919651
FOUNDER, SHRI YOGENDRAJI
YOGASATTVAMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIAOLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD
AUGUST 2019 ISSUE
“Spiritually is for practice and not for preaching it. ”
Shri Yogendraji - Father of Modern Yoga Renaissance
The student of yoga in the past accepted yoga with all its concomitants but no student of yoga is willing to do so today - he has his own reservations. Instead of adjusting himself to the requirements of yoga, he expects yoga to suit his own purpose. As a result, so-called yogis started to present themselves as physical culturists and those having political or official influence succeeded in giving yoga the status of sports, physical education and recreation at the government level. This introduced dichotomy in yoga with two major groups practicing yoga with different values (i) the spiritual and (ii) the material.
How to meet the impasse, this reality of the situation, is the problem before modern yogis. Firstly, the yogis should themselves make a beginning by proving that they are worthy yogis so that their voice may be heard. The cultivation of an attitude of non-violent non-cooperation (upeksa) is another essential to forbid encouragement to spurious yoga. Economic freedom is very vital to yoga and there should be no sell-out on this account. Let yoga create faith in yoga and promote itself; it needs no clutches. Literature and researches in abundance from un-experienced sources either foreign or Indian snuff out the basic ideology and technology of yoga and should be given no credence to vitiate the time-honored and accepted basic in the higher purposes of yoga.
