Are you getting carried away with ads where models flaunt their 6-pack or 8-pack abs? Those ads promoting supplements and other chemicals to get a fit body? Have you tried them and got disa… Read More

Does it feel like your clothes have suddenly become tight? Or your stomach is going to burst? Are you thinking of hitting the gym or starting a new diet plan? Before you start, find out if… Read More

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is not a made-up term but an actual issue faced by the working professionals of today. In this post, we will look at some quick tips to refresh your tired eye… Read More

Today, we will see how you can avoid sciatica and cramps with yoga techniques. These techniques are easy to practice and can be performed at your work desk as well. In our previous blog, we… Read More

There is a common saying that man dies for a job that will replace him in a week’s time. Everyone wishes to be successful in life but it shouldn’t be at the cost of your health… Read More

As the festivities have begun together with the change in weather, it becomes an invitation for a lot of common ailments. This week we will look at a few of these issues and find the common… Read More

Quote: “As you consciously relax your mind you gain a sense of achievement.” At the Yoga Institute, we teach various types of pranayamas and asanas. These include sitting, stand… Read More

In our previous blog, we had an in-depth understanding of the Bahiranga or the External aspect of Yoga. Today, we will look at Antaranga or the Internal aspect of Yoga. Antaranga Yoga encom… Read More

Ashtanga Yoga or the 8-fold Path of Yoga is a collection of sutras compiled by Patanjali for the novice practitioner. It explains the yogic philosophy on how to live life and walk the path… Read More

Ashtanga Yoga or the 8-fold Path of Yoga is a collection of sutras compiled by Patanjali for the novice practitioner. It explains the yogic philosophy on how to live life and walk the path… Read More

Gaumkhasana or the Cow-head posture is most conductive to establish harmony and rhythm which is suited for concentration. Just like the holy cow being calm in the middle of the chaos, this… Read More

Helen Keller the renowned American author and educator said, “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against… Read More

In all humility, I yield unto the inner spirit and the cosmos which constantly guides me. In ancient Indian scriptures, it is said that the entire universe lies within oneself. The mighty m… Read More

We’ve all had moments when nothing goes right and life seems to be falling apart. And what makes it even worse? Over-thinking! We don’t realize that time heals everything and in… Read More

When the mind is full of unnecessary thoughts it tends to wander. These thoughts can be so overbearing at times that we end up getting lost in the moment thinking about it. In other words… Read More

Stepping out of the comfort zone has a whole new meaning in winter! The warm blanket, cozy bed and a cup of coffee automatically seem like the right choice than flexes those muscles, right?… Read More

Each one of us is born unique in one way or the other. Some might enjoy the bounties of physical appearance while finding it difficult to cope up with their emotions. Whereas some might hav… Read More

I swim through the waves of time, not depending on the external, but taking sustenance from strengths that lie within. This posture defines the qualities of a fish. Besides swimming, the ab… Read More

If you think Yoga is all about practicing asanas, then you are mistaken! Clearing all the misconceptions out there, Yoga is more a way of life. How you live your life, how you do little thin… Read More

‘Only in silence can you hear your soul speak.’ These moments of silence are nothing but the state of Meditation. Meditation is one of the best solutions for those who want… Read More

“Attaining eternal happiness is a mankind’s biggest achievement.” – Shri Yogendra Ji He simply believed that filling our inner self with positive energy will eventua… Read More

Let’s begin by asking ourselves THE questions – When was the last time I felt one with myself or at peace with myself? It’s not an easy feeling to experience, but again it… Read More

I experience relief as I stretch, releasing my pent-up stress Yashti means a stick. Just as a stick on the ground is long and slender, this asana takes such a form. It stretches all the musc… Read More

Who is a Workaholic?  A workaholic is a compulsive worker. They don’t prioritize anything but work. This affects most of their relationships as they don’t spend the required… Read More

Glittering lanes and decked up houses, India adorns the avatar of a bride as she lights up for the most-awaited festival of the year, Diwali. Excitement is in the air, as streets shimmer wit… Read More

‘Jaisa anna, waisa manna’ – We are what we eat. A very simple saying, yet we fail to understand it. Food (Aahar) is one of the most essential parts of our life that he… Read More

Think twice before you act to avoid consequences! This goes for Yoga too. It’s no secret that Yoga is a blissful and holistic journey for your mind, body, and soul, but there are… Read More

I imbibe the resilience of the plough that tills the fields to strengthen my body and will. The final posture resembles a plough. It is an asana where the spine is inverted causing a stron… Read More

Mahatma Gandhi was particular about the quality of sleep, to have a productive day. He said “Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn… Read More

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self!” – Bhagavad Gita. In times we are living – stress, anxiety, unbalanced diet, unhealthy lifestyles, e… Read More

Remember the famous quote: Once on the lips, forever on the hips! Not anymore, if you practice and adopt the traditional Yogic lifestyle. Though Yoga promises great results, it’s… Read More

I persevere, and with dedicated practice, speedily move towards my goals. The final position of this asana resembles a locust or a grasshopper. Their hind legs are increasingly stimulated a… Read More

That week of the month when everything from mood, behavior to emotions swing unpredictably for a woman – a natural phase commonly known as PMS-ing is a serious concern for many. Howev… Read More

Age is just a number! Under this pretext, a lot of people tend to ignore their mental and physical health. In life, the perfect balance is when the mind becomes weak, the body tends to take… Read More

Sometimes, going against the milieu, I develop a renewed perspective. According to the authorities on Hatha Yoga, this posture of inverted balance has been formulated particularly with the o… Read More

To wake up to a radiant skin every day you will need more than just the beauty sleep! We all have at some point in our lives have tried and tested home remedies and different diets for glowi… Read More

Just as Yoga practitioners can be in all kinds of mental conditions, physically they come in all shapes and sizes too. And the old misconception that slim equals fit and plus size does not i… Read More

For a while, altering the flow of nature, I become alert and rejuvenated. The words ‘sarva anga’ denotes the entire body. It is one of the very few postures that is advantageous… Read More

Ganesh Chaturthi and Sattvic Diet Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular and celebrated festivals in India. As per Hindu lore, Lord Ganesh is deliberated upon as “Vigana Harta&rd&helli…Read More

We have 24 hours in a day and we have over hundreds of task to tick off each day. The tasks range from personal and professional tasks to miscellaneous tasks which are minute in nature but… Read More

The energy levels are highest in our early years of life, hence the education of our early years is considered as primary as things learned in the first 10-15 years of life are what establis… Read More

It’s a common biological fact that our spinal cord holds the responsibility of keeping the body together and is the primary assistant for the movement of our body. Thus, making our ba… Read More

The world is bound to unfairness. A person may face unfairness from time to time, while one-off situations could be moved on from; a recurring situation needs addressing. When it comes to wo… Read More

I become one-pointed to realize my potentials. It is important to maintain alertness and flexibility, both the body and mind.  Garudasana — the name characterizes strength, flexib… Read More

Engrossed in the hustle of daily life, checking off tasks and meeting deadlines, makes it easy to subsequently put our health to the bottom of our priority list. We have lethargically been i… Read More

The vigor of a building relies on the strength of its foundation; likewise, the strength of the human body too, resides in the strength of its core muscles. Many people lay emphasis on the a… Read More

The digital world we live in today aids in globalization of every subject of human interest, it comes with an overload of information on every latest fad. The subject of spiritual awareness… Read More

The advent of the technological age brings with it a host of desk-bound health issues – stress, irritability, fatigue, bulging bellies, tired eyes, cervical and backaches. Simple scru… Read More

I resolve to remain equipoised as my goals are set high. Achieving steadiness of body and mind is the primary aim of yoga. A steady body is a home for health, vitality, and efficiency. Neuro… Read More

Menopause is a natural phase in every menstruating woman’s life. It is an end to a woman’s period cycle, which can be retrospectively diagnosed after 12 consecutive months of am… Read More

Negativity is defined as “a tendency to consider only the bad side of something or someone; a lack of enthusiasm or hope”, in oxford dictionary. By definition it’s a pessi… Read More

Practicing of Yoga means involvement of complete body and mind. While it’s recommended to start your day with Yoga, often times people have complained about acidic reflexes post sessi… Read More

The auspicious period of pregnancy brings itself with loads of excitement and fears. The mother-to-be and her family start to get peculiarly worried about her health. The expecting parents a… Read More

The arrival of an infant in your life brings with itself the complete responsibility of upbringing a human being and also a complete turnover in your lifestyle. Parenting is challenging in… Read More

I blossom like the lotus flower, remaining unaffected by the world around. Padmasana is a traditional posture. The word ‘padma’ means a lotus. The manner in which the lotus grows… Read More

This is a transformation story that achieved not just a goal but changed a life. Read on to get inspired & motivated and find out how an accidental encounter went on to a life changing… Read More

Demands from our personal and professional lives compete for our attention, and all too often the pressures of the day require more than we have to give. An invisible & silent killer, St… Read More

I become self-aware and ever vigilant, especially during the unexpected turns and twists of life. ‘Vakra’ means curve. This formation and the process of this asana are to curve… Read More

Maintaining a work-life balance isn’t an easy task today. Most people find it hard and struggle to strike a healthy work-life balance because the lines are more blurred. We are connec… Read More

DID YOU KNOW? Only 20% of your cholesterol actually comes from your food, and your liver synthesizes the other 80%. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF CHOLESTEROL AND HOW IS IT BAD FOR YOU? Cholesterol is… Read More

Do you find yourself running from one task to the other? Do you often say ‘I’m busy’ and not go for recreational activities or family engagements?’ You may be pushing… Read More

When I am composed and calm all actions flow effortlessly. Gaumukhasana is most conducive to establish harmony and rhythm which is most suited for concentration. It balances the two sides of… Read More

Today, professional success is increasingly becoming a great priority amongst couples. Hence stress and health problems are growing by the day. Infertility is one of the most common troubl… Read More

Adopting Yoga in everyday life is a matter of practice. I was the poster child of self-indulgence. I chased highs and tried to escape the lows. I ate, drank, smoked and gossiped a lot. … Read More

Maneuvering through the twists and turns of life I become self-aware and self-reliant. This asana is named after the great sage Matsyendranatha, the guru of Gorakshantha, who is considered t… Read More

Recently, the government stated in the Parliament that India would have 34 crore people above 60 years of age by 2050 and that itself would be more than the total population of the US. The a… Read More

Working in the night shift creates a great amount of mental and health imbalance amongst employees. Due to the altered ‘body clocks’ they end up suffering from several health dis… Read More

I relish the feeling of peace and quietude, ensuring it extends to all activities through the day. Sukhasana as its name suggests is a simple posture that can be maintained easily for a long… Read More

Can Yoga empower you enough to conquer your worst fears? It’s almost impossible to conquer fear without a serious effort. Fear holds us still, stops our progress and distorts our reali… Read More

Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a technique of vitalization via solar energy. Invocation and worship of the Sun were one of the first and most natural forms of expression of awe and grat… Read More

The feeling of being a mother is of pure joy and satisfaction that no other event can bring in our lives. However, some women go through an intense fear and a feeling of frustration after pr… Read More

Census of India indicates that every year nearly one lac children suffer from Thalassemia Major world over and approximately ten thousand are born in India. The average β-thalassemia ca… Read More

Indian philosophy has always condemned anger because it is the energy which might occur for a fraction of a second but its effect may last longer than one can even imagine. This negative ene… Read More

The world addresses asthma conditions on 7th May every year to bring awareness and overcoming asthma with therapies that help to cure asthma. I have decided to share my personal experience a… Read More

Today, irregular period is a very common condition faced by many women. Yoga is one of the best preventive and remedial measure that can help with Irregular Periods and symptoms. A menstrual… Read More

An individual’s mental state impacts the degree of severity and physical manifestation. The physical symptoms are mainly caused due to somatisation or somatoform because of psychologic… Read More

Yoga is a way of life, which is accepted by masses as preventive. In varied scenarios Yoga also has many therapeutic benefits. With the limited research in the field of cancer, it is believe… Read More

According to the first rigorous assessment of the country’s autism prevalence, roughly 23 of every 10,000 children in India have autism. Parents, teachers, and educators are faced with… Read More

A breast cancer diagnosis is never easy to deal with, regardless of what stage the patient is in and the fact that recovery rates are encouraging. However, a positive outlook on life and man… Read More

My body and mind in harmony, I think, speak and act with awareness. Nataprarthanasana requires complete neuromuscular coordination and synchronization of movements of the body. It is not spo… Read More

Eyes suffer due to high levels of pollution and constant exposure to screens (TV, mobile, etc.) Due to over use of our eyes our nervous system is constantly in a fatigued state. Eyes are the… Read More

Hormones – love them or hate them but estrogen, testosterone, adrenaline, insulin are vital for the functioning of our body. In fact, they affect every aspect of our health from keepin… Read More

Self-effort takes me to a point. It is self-offering that makes me strong. The word ‘paschim’ meaning west is used in the context of the posterior of the body and uttana for stre… Read More

Hypothyroidism is quite prevalent even among teenagers these days. Numerous treatment options are available but Yoga & meditation are one of the best approaches to manage thyroid and Hyp… Read More

All potentials lie within; believing this, I rely on my inner strengths. The way the head is raised in the final position in this asana is similar to a fanned cobra and hence the n… Read More

Marriages are made in heaven and broken on earth! True to this saying, today most people are struggling with marriages and relationships. In India nearly 1.37 million people are divorced. An… Read More

As the wheel in constant motion, I move ahead, breaking free from the past. Chakrasana represents the wheel. The wheel is a primary invention in the world enabling endless functions. Its mov… Read More

Since the body has a tremendous innate ability to heal itself. Yoga is one of the best preventive for genetic disorders and diabetes. For example – When we cut ourselves, the body form… Read More

Since the body has a tremendous innate ability to heal itself. Yoga is one of the best preventive for genetic disorders and diabetes. For example – When we cut ourselves, the body form… Read More

Not holding on to things, I ‘let go’ and feel relief, both emotionally and physically. Our body accumulates the stresses of all kinds. When they are released there is a wave of p… Read More

I lift myself up; committing not to be swayed by the tides of the world. The form of this asana and the movement involved is based on a palm tree. The immense flexibility without falling is… Read More

Yoga is a holistic approach to healthy living. Vichar or thinking is vital. To train the mind with positive and happy thoughts, a few basics things can be done. They are Yoga Asanas, Yoga Pr… Read More

Classical Yoga is an experiential science that genuinely connects and harmonises the body, the mind, and the breath. These three vital components when channelized can help bid adieu to pre-m… Read More

Addiction of every kind has its manifestation in the mind. In simpler yogic terms an individual has lost his/her balance. Alcohol or drugs give temporary changes in mood and a false sense of… Read More

The immense potential that lies within me, unravels. The camel posture has great value both physiologically and psychologically. It aims to develop a stronger spine and a leaner body and rel… Read More

Renuka sat in The Yoga Institute counselling office and wiped her flowing tears on her sleeve. She even refused the scratchy tissue offered by the counsellor. “I’m thinking my pe… Read More

Dhanurvakrasana – The Bow Posture Dhanurvakrasana also known as The Bow Pose is a slightly difficult asana to do, but if done correctly, can be very beneficial for your entire body. Th… Read More

Obesity is emerging as a silent pandemic. Corpulence leads to diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels, High B. P., and impaired glucose tolerance. In 2016 a National Family Healt… Read More

Being steady and firm, strengthens both, my mind and body. The mountain posture reflects the ideals of stability, steadfastness and resoluteness. It has three variations to provide the spine… Read More

Many students know the feeling of what Exam-o-phobia or exam fever. Students become excessively nervous, and it affects students’ psychologically, socially, emotionally and cognitively… Read More