Yoga

Involve RWAs, traders' associations to make International Yoga Day mass movement: Centre to states

The Centre has asked states to involve RWAs and traders' associations to ensure huge participation in the third International Yoga Day.

Jun 11, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh flayed for choosing Yoga amid death of farmers

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Thursday came under widespread criticism for taking part in a yoga camp amid the killing of five farmers in police firing in Madhya Pradesh.

Jun 08, 2017, 22:25 PM IST

'Mann Ki Baat' impact: After PM Narendra Modi's appeal, Muslims in Lucknow gear up to mark International Yoga Day on June 21

Days after PM Narendra Modi's radio appeal to countrymen to make Yoga an essential part of their lives, the Muslim community in Lucknow is all set to celebrate International Yoga day with much fan fare on June 21.

Jun 02, 2017, 13:55 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi shares Sanskrit prayer usually suggested before practising Yoga – WATCH

In a series of tweets, the PM underlined the benefits of Yoga and said that he would talk about the different aspects of the spiritual practice until June 21.

Jun 01, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi calls on people to make 3rd Yoga Day memorable

In the run-up to the International Yoga Day on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in a series of tweets appreciated the practice of yoga, calling it an "integrating" force.

Jun 01, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

Popularised in India by Baba Ramdev, 'Nauli' yoga is now trending on Instagram by the name 'Alien Yoga'!

Nauli kriya yoga may be hundreds of years old but it became popular in India only when Baba Ramdev performed it on stage during his televised yoga sessions.

May 30, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

Yoga is India's gift to the world: PM Narendra Modi

21st June has become one of the known dates across the world, the entire world celebrates International Yoga day. 

May 28, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Yoga has established global integration, says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Touching upon its effectiveness, PM Modi also said that Yoga guarantees wellness and fitness and is essential for a stress-free life.

May 28, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

Government to dedicate 100 parks 'exclusively' for yoga across the country

Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow will host the main event of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 this year where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate.

May 25, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Muslims can practice yoga but should refrain from performing 'puja': Top Muslim cleric

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the Yoga day celebrations in Lucknow.

May 25, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

Baba Ramdev says yoga suits 'gentle' India, 'unstable' Pakistan feels war is necessary

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday said that for a peaceful and progressive country like India, the practice of Yoga is most suitable, whereas a country like Pakistan which by and large is unstable, war seemed important for it.

May 10, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Watch - Yoga session being organised for CRPF personnel in Kashmir

A yoga camp was organised to destress CRPF jawans in Nagrota district of Jammu & Kashmir. These jawans face stone pelters in Kashmir.

May 10, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

Meditation can change your life in a major way! WATCH how beginners can learn it in easy ways

It is quite essential for each individual to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul. And an easy way to achieve that state happens to be meditation.

May 01, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Yoga can significantly mitigate symptoms of menstrual disorders

For the study, the researchers carried out a systematic review of the published literature on yoga practice and common menstrual disorders.

Apr 28, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath directs officials to set up yoga wellness centres

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to set up yoga wellness centres in 40 districts of the state in the current financial year.

Apr 22, 2017, 15:29 PM IST

Feeling the heat: Five reasons why you should practice yoga in summer

Practicing yoga can help you acclimate to the hot summer temperatures.

Apr 19, 2017, 13:38 PM IST

'Yoga' among top 15 popular words in UK: Study

The need to communicate with a wider-world coupled with a move away from the cosy, close-knit communities of the 90s has dramatically changed the way British people speak over the last two decades

Apr 13, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Go gaga over yoga to smack side effects of prostate cancer treatment

Men who attended the yoga classes reported less fatigue and better sexual and urinary function than those who did not.

Apr 07, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Yoga doesn't belong to any religion, it is part of physical fitness: UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma

With Yogi Adityanath-led government planning to make yoga compulsory in the educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma on Friday said that people should not try to draw parallel between yoga and religion, adding it doesn`t belong to any particular community but is a part of physical fitness.

Apr 07, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Yoga not a medium to attain divine experience: Church

Yoga is not a medium to attain divine experience, though it would help physical and mental health, according to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

Apr 04, 2017, 16:28 PM IST