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YOGASATTVAMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE, INDIA - OLDEST ORGANISED YOGA CENTRE IN THE WORLD

OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE

TYI HEADLINES& UPCOMING

ACTIVITIES

BEST RELAXATION TECHNIQUE Yoga technique of the month

CULTIVATE FAITH

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

ADEQUATE SLEEP AND YOGA FOR OPTIMAL HEALTHDr Parul Salunke

A TRUE STORY OF BY-PASSING THE BY-PASSTransformation through yoga

SMT. HANSAJI OPENS HER HEART ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY

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16-17 A true story of By-passing the By-pass

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10-13

Heart to Heart With Smt. Hansaji Ajay Kalra

ViparyayaSantosh Kanekar

Adequate Sleep and Yoga for Optimal HealthDr Parul Salunke

YOGASATTVAOCTOBER 2017 ISSUE CONTENTS

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28

29-30 Testimonials

31 Publications & TYI centres

TYI Headlines

D. R. Karthikeyan

Recipe of the monthCarrot and Raisin tarlets

Upcoming activities

Yoga techniqueof the monthNispandbhava

Regular Yoga ClassFeatured Activity

Cultivate FaithDr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Transformation through yoga

27 Yoga in daily life

EDITOR’S NOTE

Namaste,

As October ushers in a season of festivities, that are marked by enthusiasm and celebrations, The

Yoga Institute also takes the opportunity to honor Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra on her 70th

birthday. As we celebrate another year in the life of our beloved Director, since several decades

Smt. Hansaji has been inspiring millions across the world to embark on this journey of simple way of

living life.

Born on 8 October 1947, Smt. Hansaji’s life is an epitome of Yoga. Right from her childhood days,

she has exhibited extraordinary inclination towards Yoga. Early days were spent in quiet

meditative contemplation that astounded her friends and family.

She has brought about key revolutionary changes in the field of Yoga by spreading Yoga education

especially for women. This led to special classes for women, Pregnancy, Menopause, Antenatal and

Postnatal camps. She learnt and taught Yoga at the time when women were not considered a part

of the Yoga fraternity.

Transforming lives of millions, her significant contributions in areas like Yoga education, research,

experiential learning, standardisation of Yoga practices has been widely recognized. Well-known

for her oratory skills and popular amongst the national and international Yoga fraternity, she is

revered for her capacity to engage the audience in multiple languages, using real life incidences to

convey Yoga philosophy.

Renowned as the First Lady of Yoga, she made the nation proud by being the only lady Yoga Guru to

share the stage alongside Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modiji at the first

International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2015.

Since no celebration is complete without sweet delights with delicate flavours, Yogasattva Oct

issue presents delicious and healthy Carrot and Raisin Tartlets recipe. Delve in further to learn

about Nishpanda Bhava which is one of the most powerful techniques developed by Shri

Yogendraji to inculcate a spirit of vairagya, ‘letting go’.

Pranee H. YogendraEditor

03 SATTVA OCTOBER 2017 YOGA

04 SATTVA OCTOBER 2017YOGA

Pearls of Wisdom

Heart to Heart With Smt. HansajiOur beloved Guru Smt. Hansaji completes 70 years this month. On the occasion

of this milestone, Shri Ajay Kalra interviews her. In this candid interview she

shares about her growing years, marriage, motherhood and vision for The Yoga

Institute.

As you turn 70 what thoughts

come to mind, when you reflect

on your life journey so far?

I have had a tremendous life with a variety

o f e x p e r i e n c e . I w o u l d n o t h a v e

experienced this had I married into a

normal rich family. I have learnt from every

situation, hence I see every life experience

as an effort to reach towards divinity. Most

of my life has been around educating

people to overcome their pain due to

ignorance.

What were you like as a child? Could you

share some interesting incident from

your childhood?

I was a happy child. If a situation was

gloomy I would sing, dance, play and make

the atmosphere happy. I studied in a

Gandhian school. As part of the school

activities we had to clean the school. I was

often given the task of cleaning the toilet

maybe because I was from an affluent

family. Initially this was shocking and

disgusting! But I soon realized that no

work is bad and every work is to be

respected. We would also sing the Gita and

Gandhi bhajans emphasizing all regions

are the same. This had a strong impact on

me.

What was your adolescence like?

I took up science and then law. Every day I

would also attend music class where I

learnt the sitar and classical singing. I

hardly saw any films and going to a hotel

was an absolute no. My father was a strict

disciplinarian. He would wake us all up at 4

am to study. When I was small I would flow

with his directions. When I grew up, this

strictness bothered me. This aggravated

my asthma more. As a result I started

watching my breath carefully. I would do a

variety of pranayama. This made me

understand the flow and depth of prana.

When did your association with The Yoga

Institute begin?

My father used to come to The Yoga

Institute from the time I was a child.

Around that time The Indian Film Institute

wanted to make a film on Yoga. They

wanted two families. So my family and the

Yogendra family came together to make

the first documentary film on Yoga. I was

two years old at that time. When I was 21, I

came to the Institute again with my father.

What attracted you to Dr. Jayadeva? How

did you decide to marry him?

When I started coming to the Institute, I

saw that Dr. Jayadeva had a unique

personality. He was very sincere, hardly

spoke, was busy all the time and not at all

bothered about how he looked. I would

wonder what kind of a person is this. I

noticed that Dr. Jayadeva would only look

at the men while teaching. I took this as a

challenge and decided that I must make

this person normal. As a result my

attention would often go towards him. At

the same time I respected him for his

profound knowledge, simplicity and hard

work. Around this time my father began

looking for boys to get me married. They

were mostly from rich families. Even

though I was from a rich family I was a

s i m p l e g i r l . I w a s a t h i n ke r w i t h a

philosophical bent of mind. I had a fearless

nature because of my complete faith in

God. One day I sat across Dr. Jayadeva and

told him “I want to marry you.” He

accepted.

What was your experience of being a

mother?

After Patanjali was born I soon realized

that Dr. Jayadeva and me represented two

different sides of yoga. He represented

yoga for the sanyasi and I represented

yoga for the householder. He did not use

the fan, ate simple food and had strict rules

and regulations. On the other hand I was

bubbly and cheerful. He was like Ram and I

was like Krishna. For the sake of our child

we had to come together and have a

common opinion on everything. So I

adapted to his way of life. I was clear

though, that a child should have holistic

growth. At our house the food was simple.

So every Sunday I would take him to my

parent’s home where he could eat what he

wanted. Neither of us ever forced him. We

came to his level to see he got proper

samskars.

How do you deal with tragic events?

I have faith in God. I accept tragic events as

his wish. My brother was detected with

cancer and he passed away within three

months. He was a scientist and such a soft

spoken person. This was the first shocking

event for me. My formula for dealing with

tragedy is to start giving attention to who

is living. I sing philosophical songs in my

mind and not think about past memory. I

always had people around me for and

because of the Institute, I kept busy.

You play many roles of daughter, mother,

wife, Yoga guru and counsellor. Is there

any role you find more fulfilling than

others?

All these roles are equally important.

What gives me immense satisfaction is

when I counsel somebody and there is

transformation in their life. When people

say you saved me, I say I have not done

anything; it is all through the power of God

and your own effort. My deepest desire is

to free people from their suffering through

knowledge.

What is Smt. Hansaji like with friends and

family?

Accepting and adjusting with every

situation. I see myself as a mother to the

whole world. I like to take care of my

children. That is how I feel internally. Right

from childhood, I do not like a negative

environment.

Share three formulas that help you to

keep a balanced state of mind all the

time?

First is a strong philosophical background.

I believe whatever happens, happens for

good. Change is always for good. Second is

to be selfless. If I hold on to my pain and

suffering that is not good. My pain bearing

capacity is very high. There are times when

I may be going through great physical

discomfort but others may not even know

about it. I believe whatever life brings, be it

deaths, accidents, separations or pain; I

must accept it gracefully and emit only joy

and positivity to the world. Third is to take

the support of Yoga through asana,

pranayama and daily routines. This keeps

the mind in control.

W h a t i s yo u r v i s i o n f o r T h e Yo g a

Institute?

The vision is to hold on to pure Yoga. All

variations of Yoga are being offered in the

world. Yoga is becoming physical training.

So we must now reach out to people and

share the right understanding of Yoga. Our

goal is not to make money or be famous. I

am glad that the new generation is

thinking in the same way.


ou are sipping your hot decaf green

Ytea, staring out of the window,

listening to the pitter patter of the

rain, as the buildings ahead of you are

drenched in sheets of drizzling rain.

Suddenly a slender thing drops in front of

you and is hanging.

“Snake!” a thought races across like a

Formula one car in your mind and you leap

out of your chair.

Tea flying in all directions, your foot hits

the cupboard next to you, and now you are

limping around and also some of the tea

has scalded you as it flew across the room.

You are cursing the floor above you and are

ready to descend the wrath of your

warrior generations on them.

After your Ekpadasana dance has stopped

and your heartbeat has moved from

jackhammer to small hammer like beat,

you look out and notice that the “snake” is

actually a rope, though a very wet one.

You can't believe your eyes, so you rub

them and inch closer to the window. It is

indeed a Rope, and now you can even see

the fibers on it.

You look around the room, the chair askew,

tea on the ground, the cup has vanished

o u t o f s i g h t . Yo u t h i n k “ w h a t j u s t

happened?”

Viparyaya or False Knowledge or Illusion

Sage Patanjali named Viparyaya as that

modification or cognition in our mind

which is based on false knowledge.

Why false? Because when you realized it

was a rope, the thought that it is snake has

vanished. Similarly, false knowledge is

demolished in the face of true knowledge

or Pramana.

But there is more to it.

When the rope dangled, the fear of death

w h i c h i s i n s t i l l e d i n u s , f r o m t i m e

immemorial , reared its head. Sage

Patanjali called it Abhinevasha or fear of

death which is a form of klesha. Kleshas

are those structural defects of the mind

which because they cause klesha or pain,

they are called kleshas.

With Abhinivesha racing in your system,

what followed is the vow of wrath being

brought down on the perpetrator. This

wrath is called Dvesha or Hatred and is

another form of Kleshas.

When Sage Patanjali was talking about

false knowledge, he was not just naming it,

but he also highlighted how Viparyaya

causes kleshas and in fact, is made up of

kleshas.

Hence, every Yoga technique is designed

to reduce Kleshas and demolish false

knowledge because the ultimate false

knowledge one needs to break is the false

union between Purusha and Prakriti.


From the Teacher’s Diary

Viparyaya

Santosh Kanekar


Before I begin, I wish to express my

heartfelt gratitude to The Yoga Institute,

Santacruz for giving me this opportunity

to share some bits of medical information

that I gathered during my medical

schooling. I cal l it ‘bits of medical

information’ because I believe that

‘knowledge’ is something that has to be

realized and it is not gained by merely

reading a book. However, I have to begin

somewhere; so, here I begin –

Reduced Sleep Duration and Quality – A

present-day lifestyle disorder

Reduced sleep duration and poor quality

of sleep is very common nowadays. What

is more alarming is that most people do not

consider it as something abnormal.

H o w eve r, i m p o r t a n t p hy s i o l o g i c a l

processes take place in the body during

sleep – the body’s ‘repair and restore’

processes, memory consolidation and

immune functions. Hence, it is important

to sleep adequately and sleep well.

Physiology of Sleep

S l e e p i s d e fi n e d a s a s t a t e o f

unconsciousness from which the person

can be awakened. There are multiple

stages of sleep, from very light sleep to

very deep sleep. In fact, there are two

distinct types of sleep – the non-rapid-eye

movement (NREM) sleep and the rapid-

eye movement (REM) sleep.

The sleep cycle begins with NREM sleep

which is divided into four stages. Stage 1

NREM sleep follows REM sleep and the

sleep cycle continues. NREM sleep

constitutes 75% of the total sleep time in a

young adult; REM occupies only 25% of

the total sleep time.

Detrimental Effects of Insufficient or

Excessive sleep

Insufficient or excessive sleep can be

harmful to health. Sustained sleep

d e p r i v a t i o n r e d u c e s r e s i s t a n c e t o

infection, causes a deep negative energy

b a l a n c e a n d a f f e c t s t h e m e m o r y

consolidation process. Long term sleep

deprivation increases the risk of diabetes,

obesity, high blood pressure and heart

disease. Lack of sleep affects mood – lack

of sleep for two days or more can produce

symptoms of psychosis.

Oversleeping is also associated with

diabetes and heart disease. Although,

o v e r s l e e p i n g i s n o t t h e c a u s e f o r

depression, it is observed that persons

with depression oversleep – excessive

s l e e p i s o n e o f t h e s y m p t o m s o f

depression.

So, how much sleep is adequate sleep?

Sleep duration and sleep patterns change

with age. Infants sleep most of the time

both during the day and at night. As the

child grows in age there is gradual

decrease and ultimately disappearance of

day-time sleep and consolidation of night-

time sleep. Adults require about 7-8 hours

of sleep per night every night. Sleep

d u r a t i o n d e c r e a s e s f u r t h e r w i t h

increasing age. Older adults obtain on

average 2 hours less sleep per night than

younger adults. Furthermore, the quality

of sleep declines with age – there is a major

reduction in the duration of slow wave

sleep and increased sleep fragmentation.

Sleep disorders and Sleep hygiene

Sleep disorders are common and include

difficulty in falling asleep and frequent

awakening. These can be overcome with

Good Sleep Hygiene practices, which

include a consistent routine for bed and

consistent bedtime, a quiet darkened and

warm bedroom, a consistent wake time,

daytime exercise, and avoidance of alcohol

and exercise before bedtime.

Relaxation asanas such as Shavasana,

M a k a r a s a n a a n d D h r a d a s a n a a r e

recommended for persons with sleep

disorders. Yogendra Pranayam IV has a

sedative effect on the nervous system and

relaxes the entire body.

YogaMD

Adequate Sleep and Yoga for Optimal Health

Dr Parul Salunke

M.B;B.S., M.D. (Microbiology)

Yoga Technique of the Month

‘The drama of the world continues. I let it

pass, be still and hold my own’!

T h i s i s o n e o f t h e m o s t p o w e r f u l

techniques developed by Shri Yogendraji

to inculcate a spirit of vairagya, ‘letting go’.

We traverse life holding onto all and

sundry, from our material possessions to

our thoughts, opinions, likes, dislikes,

grudges, regrets and our insatiable

desires.

This simple technique teaches us that life

goes by just as the sounds around us.

These sounds represent life, its events,

situations and people who come and go.

We u n d e r s t a n d t h a t t h ey p e r s i s t ,

acknowledge them and allow ourselves to

move on without regret, analysis and

judgement.

STARTING POSITION

1. Sit on a mat leaning against a wall with

feet apart and outstretched. Do not

slouch. Let the hips be close to the wall

so that the spine remains naturally

erect.

2. The hands rest on the thighs, the palms

and fingers are loose and facing

upwards.

STEPS

1. Close your eyes and passively observe

the passing sounds as they come and

fade away. Do not allow yourself to

dwell on any sound but let it go as it

fades away. Pick up on the next sound

in the surrounding atmosphere.

If there are no sounds then you can

focus on some light instrumental music

but no words as words tend to develop

emotions and reactions in the mind.

2. Do not get judgmental or be affected

by any sound in any way.

3. Sit in this manner for 5 to 15 minutes.

Nishpanda Bhava LIMITATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS

There are no limitations or

contraindications for this practice. It can

be done by all.

BENEFITS

1. This technique, when understood and

practiced in its true spirit elevates us

f r o m t h e m u n d a n e t o t h e

extraordinary.

2. It is excellent to develop ‘vairagya

bhava’.

3 . I t c r e a t e s a f e e l i n g o f ‘ b o d y

forgetfulness’ which helps the body to

heal faster.

4. It is recommended in every sickness of

body and mind and otherwise.



Featured Activity

YOGA CLASS

TIMINGS

MEN’S CLASS

6:30 am, 7:30 am, 1:00 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:25 pm

WOMEN’S CLASS6:30 am, 7:30 am, 8:30 am, 9:30 am,10:30 am, 12:00noon, 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm

PROGRAMME - SPECIAL AND REGULAR CLASSES

CONTENTSpecial classes are an ideal way of Yoga education for daily practice. It is being conducted successfully at The Yoga Institute for over 50 years.The classes cover Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, diet and Yogic lifestyle recommendations, personal attention on health and counselling on other aspects of life.

Participants are divided into groups based on their individual health conditions and separate guidance is given for each group.

DURATIONClasses are of 1 hour duration held every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.A minimum attendance of 3 months is recommended, to experience the difference in your life. Can join on any day of the month.

PREREQUISITESSamattvam (health counselling) held on Saturday at 2 p.m. is a compulsory pre-requisite (even if there are no health issues).

FEESRs. 700/- for the first month (inclusive of fees for Samattvam), and Rs. 500/- per month thereafter. Annual fees Rs. 5,000/-

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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)

3 Months TTC (Advanced Teachers Training Course -QCI - LEVEL II) (English)

21 Days Better Living Course

Date

Starting on 01/10/2017



28/10/2017 – 22/01/2018

01/10/2017 -21/10/2017

Time

Monday to Friday1:30 pm - 4:00 pmandSunday- 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Monday to Saturday -5:00 pm - 8:00 pmandSunday- 9:30 am -10:30 am

Monday to Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pmandSunday- 9:00 am -11:30 am

Monday to Saturday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm

Morning batch (English): Monday to Friday: 7:20 am to 8:35 am

Evening batch (Hindi): Monday to Friday: 6:20 pm to 7:35 pm

Saturdays (Common): 7:20 am to 8:35 am

Sundays (Common): 9:30 am to 11.30 am

Description

Offered in Hindi, this course covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counseling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

Offered in English, this course covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counseling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

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.

This course, in English, covers Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bhavas, attitude training, counselling, public speaking, methodology of teaching, practice teaching, essentials of anatomy & physiology, Yoga Sutra and Samkhya Philosophy.

Ideal for individuals who have no major health problems, who wish to experience the yogic lifestyle to feel rejuvenated and fresh.


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Diabetes Camp

Swadhyaya - Level 1

Weight Management Camp

Free Women’s Camp

Stress Management Camp

Respiratory Camp

Emo – Energy Balancing

Life Management Camp

Pregnancy Camp for Ante & Post Natal

Date

01/10/2017

04/10/17- 08/10/17

07/10/2017

08/10/2017

08/10/2017

14/10/17

15/10/17

15/10/2017

16/10/2017 - 17/10/2017

Time

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

2:00 pm- 5:00 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Description

Experience this unique method of preventing and treating heart- related ailments.

This is a 5- day workshop aimed at training ourselves to be aware of our thought processes, control them and thereby harness our own latent potentials.

Learn how to manage your weight permanently through a holistic approach.

A woman’s capability to handle stress, whether emotional or physical, highly depends on her health. Yoga can help women cope with health issues and help them develop the state of their body and mind.

Learn how to not let stress negatively impact your work and health.

L e a r n h o w t o m a n a g e a s t h m a , bronchitis, common cold, cough and s i n u s i t i s w i t h s i m p l e A s a n a s , Pranayamas and right diet.

T h i s w o r k s h o p h e l p s o n e t o 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. Learn to enhance your personality physically, and mentally as well as r e c e i v e g u i d a n c e o n s e l f -d e v e l o p m e n t , c o n c e n t r a t i o n , relaxation, mind and memory training.

This 2-days camp enables the would-be-mother to accept the coming event o f m o t h e r h o o d c h e e r f u l l y a n d p r e p a r e s h e r w i t h o u t f e a r o r misgivings.

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Camp

Meditation Camp

Orthopaedic Camp

7 Days Health Camp

Regular Classes for Men

Regular Classes for Women

Weekend Classes

Children's Classes Children’s Weekend Classes

Date

21/10/2017

22/10/2017

28/10/2017 –03/10/2017

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday


Saturday and Sunday


Saturday and Sunday

Time

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

7:00 am - 7:30 pm

6:30 am, 7:30 am,1:00 pm, 5:30 pm,6:25 pm

6:30 am, 7:30 am,8:30 am, 9:30 am,10:30 am, 12:00noon, 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm,6:00 pm, 7:00 pm

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

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Description

All the techniques of classical Yoga of P a t a n j a l i a i m t o c r e a t e m o r e awareness in an individual which helps him to discover the self shining forth in o n e' s o w n t r u e n a t u r e . R e c e n t research has proven that meditating regularly changes the brainwaves for the better.

Manage back, joint disorders like cervical spondylitis, low back pain, slipped disc, frozen shoulder, knee conditions, arthritis and such other p r o b l e m s t h r o u g h s i m p l e a n d effective yogic techniques.

Offered in English, it is an experiential introductory course to Yoga theory a n d p r a c t i c e w h e r e o n e c a n experience a yogic way of life. This c a m p w i l l h e l p t h e c a m p e r s t o 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, Pranayamas, 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, Pranayamas, Kriyas and guidelines on yogic lifestyle. Students can enrol on any day of the month.

The duration of the class is one and half hour. 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.

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Camp

Satsang (Free- open to all)

Parisamwad (Free- open to all)

Samatvam

Date Every Sunday


Every Saturday

Time 9:30 am - 10:30 am

11:30 am and 6:25 pm

1:30 pm

Description

In Sanskrit 'Sat' means 'truth' and 'sang' together. In this interactive, one h o u r s e s s i o n c o n d u c t e d by D r. Jayadeva and Smt. 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 September are as follows:

• 01/10/2017 Yog ke vishay mein galat dharnaye (Hindi) • 08/10/2017 Smt. Hansaji’s Birthday • 15/10/2017 4 Bhavas (English) • 22/10/2017 Panch Kosh (Hindi) • 29/10/2017 Yog as in Bhagwat Gita (English)

A 30 minute Question & Answer session with Dr. Jayadeva and Smt. Hansaji on Yoga philosophy, lifestyle 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 i n d i v i d u a l g u i d a n c e f o r L i f e 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 Smt. Hansaji 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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Yogic Insight


CultivateFaith Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

n thinking about the benevolent reality

Iwe have to consider two ideas. One is

t h a t o u r o w n i n d i v i d u a l e g o ,

knowledge, intelligence and more is not

itself quite adequate and sufficient. We

must constantly accept that there is

something more than US. We are not the

bosses in this world and the whole show

does not run according to our wishes.

There is something larger and bigger in

every aspect of our life; not just when we

go to a temple or church, but as we are

functioning, carrying on our work and ,as

things are happening to us, everywhere

we hold a very secondary position.

To give you an illustration: The chairman of

Air India once said, "Now the planes are so

sophisticated that we are sure that if the

pilot fell asleep in Frankfurt, Germany, the

plane would still arrive at Santacruz,

Bombay, without any trouble." So the

larger processes are in fact quite adequate

and strong and we unnecessarily worry

and carry on as if we were doing anything.

The Larger Process

The other point is that such a larger

process is meaningful and benevolent; it is

not wicked or malicious. Things are not

occurring to destroy us, though the

chances are there at any moment. You see,

there are enough factors around us, i.e. the

germs and bacteria right in the air that we

breathe and yet they are in check. There is

something that helps us in our growth. If

one really understands, one sees that the

human effort or human intelligence is very

insignificant. What do we really know?

Very little. And as a result of this, ignorance

we create egoistic thinking. A great

physicist has stated that any intelligent

individual realizes that the so-called

knowledge we have is very small.

There are a lot of unknown factors

operating in our life. And yet life goes on.

These factors are quite strong, they have

their own direction and they guide us. So

the unknown factors are many, and yet the

human mind feels as if it knew everything

and were very powerful. These false

feelings create a lot of disquiet. We are at

war with the outside world, while in reality

we are unable to do much and things are

going on in the right way. In Yoga, it is

suggested to check this disquiet through

techniques like conditioning where we are

trying to create a greater sense of

tranquility and introversion. When this is

c o n t i n u e d f o r a l o n g p e r i o d , i t

automatically leads to a certain faith and

understanding.

T h e s e p o s i t i v e t h o u g h t s a r i s e

automatically through techniques that

lead the individual within himself or he can

hold on to them for a longer duration. It is

in a confused condition that the quality of

faith cannot be developed.

This attitude has to be cultivated. It is not

easily available, as we are dominated by

egoistic thinking, anxieties and fear. So we

have to create this line of thinking and

learn to see in different situations how the

factors that have a final say are larger than

our own self.

So with constant care and attention there

is a lot of learning going on. One has to

cultivate faith. As faith is not something

inherent in us. It is considered as a

technique and to work at this technique

strengthens the faith.

The largeness of the world and the great

laws of life have to be constantly brought

to our attention. We have to create an

understanding of how the little things that

are occurring are not really little or

meaningless, as we might feel when they

are occurring. After four, five or ten years

we might see a design in them. If things had

not occurred as they have, we would not

be what we are.

The Gita says that one is as great as one's

faith is. If one has small aspirations, poor

belief, one is a dwarf. If one has great

aspirations, great faith, one is a great

individual. Doubts and anxieties weaken.

An individual who is always uncertain

cannot really start any activity seriously. A

certain working faith is necessary in any

action. In the old writings it is said that

faith is like a mother for the child. It

nourishes. If a student of Yoga does not

have any faith and is constantly agitated,

frightened or expecting the worst to

happen, then he cannot really settle down

to even his exercises and his improvement.

An agitated attitude is contrary to Yogic

studies. In a noisy London pub they had

once put up a notice: "Dear customer, if

you find that the whole world is turning

around you, then it is for you to sit down."

There is really nothing wrong with the

world outside. It follows its own laws. But if

you get agitated, you feel as if the world is

rotating. So the idea of faith is very

strongly founded in the Gita and tells us

that i f there is faith, there is real

understanding, which solves a lot of our

difficulties. On the contrary, when there is

lack of faith, there is a lot of confusion and

ignorance, which increases our difficulties.

Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra,President, The Yoga Institute.


Transformation through yoga

A true story of By-passing the By-pass



Name: Usha Kamath

Age: 58 years old

Profession: Homemaker

Health Issue: Heart Blockage (30% heart

functionality and renowned cardiologist

suggested to undergo heart surgery by-

pass in 2011)

Q: How did you learn about The Yoga

Institute?

A: I heard about The Yoga Institute from

my husband who used to visit the place

regularly.

Q: State your present age, profession, and

ailment

A: Homemaker with two kids and heart

blockages and stress. Since 2001 major

responsibility was taking care of ailing

husband due to his health complications.

My ailment in 2011 ECG was done which

indicated that only 30 percent of my heart

was working due to blockages. I was

advised by the attending doctor and

renowned cardiologist to go in for heart

surgery. I was reluctant and determined to

set things right by modifying lifestyle, yoga

exercise and dietary changes.

Q: Family history of heart disease, please

share the particulars?

A: Elder brothers suffering from heart

blockage disorder. 2 Elder brothers have a

history of heart blockages and underwent

surgery. One at the age of 52 was

diagnosed with 100% blockage and the

other at the age of 48 was diagnosed with

70% blockage.

Q: How have you benefitted from special

yoga women regular class?

A : Yo g a t e a c h e r s w e r e c a r i n g a n d

attentive. They gave good direction

regarding modifying the diet plan and

simplifying yoga asanas as per my

condition. I was regular and practised it

daily. Daily walk at my pace and food

restriction helped me a lot. AVAV (Ahar,

V i h a r , A c h a r a n d V i c h a r ) f o u r

f u n d a m e n t a l s t a u g h t h e r l a i d t h e

foundation, and my symptoms improved

immensely.

Smt Hansaji’s practical tips came in very

handy, and I still follow them every day. For

example- walking is the best and gentle

e x e r c i s e . T h e n e a t e v e r y t h i n g i n

moderation (I follow a sattvic diet and eat

e v e r y t h i n g b u t w i t h i n l i m i t s ) S h e

emphasised on routines and rest –I do all

the housework within my capacity

followed by proper rest. I take home

tuitions from small kids as well.

Till date, I attend the yoga class without

fail (Unless some major requirement at

home since my husband’s health is one of

the major concerns at the moment.) But, I

e n j oy t h e s e r e n i t y a n d p e a c e t h i s

wonderful institute has to offer.

Q: What does your latest report suggest?

A: To sum up ECG done in December 2016

indicated normal functioning of left

ventricle and without getting too technical

because I do not understand all the details,

but Doctors are impressed by my heart

function considering my age and other

factors from 30% functioning it’s up to

almost normal at 50% without any surgery.

(60% is the ideal number I have been

informed but considering my hereditary

factor progress is excellent doctors tell

me) Of course, medications prescribed

were taken regularly, but Yoga has been

my game changer for holistic health.

TYI News

Headlines

Shri Hrishiji Yogendra presenting the Yogasattva issue to the Cabinet Minister Shri Giriraj Singhji.

The Yoga Institute’s beach clean up drive collected tonnes of waste post Anant Chaturdashi.

Shri Hrishiji along with Shri Ghanshyamdas Dubeji inspecting a site in Varanasi for a new centre of The Yoga Institute.


TYI News

Headlines

One year down and a lifetime of Yogic living to go. Celebrating 1st anniversary of the Matunga Centre.


Bill Bennett, film-make & director sharing a light moment with Yoga Guru Smt. Hansaji.

Smt. Hansaij, Shri Hrishiji and The Yoga Institute family participating in the Navratri aarti.

TYI News

Headlines

Navratri Celebrations at The Yoga Institute.


All smiles from our 787th batch of 7 days health camp.

TYI News

Headlines

Happy faces of our 1 month TTC batch.


TYI News

Headlines

Students from Jai Hind College learn classical Yoga at The Yoga Institute.

Students from KEM college meditating at the oldest Yoga centre.


TYI News

Headlines


To-be mothers doing asanas at The Yoga Institute.

Meditation campers at The Yoga Institute practicing asanas.

TYI News

Headlines

Women from NGO, Rangoonwala Foundation learning the art of simple way of life.

Jetking students learning new asanas.


TYI News

Headlines

The Yoga Institute conduct a Yoga session for the employees of Royal Bank of Scotland.

Allanasons Private Limited employees learning Yoga through games.


TYI News

Headlines

On 17th September 2017, Stress Management Workshop was attended by couple of participants at DFW Hindu Temple in Texas.


Ajay Kalra and Neelam Vaswani, Teachers of TYI, conduct session SAMATVAM for Doctors, CEOs of the Hospitals on 17th September in LEAD 3 Conference, Delhi.

Yoga Celebrates Life

It was my good fortune to get associated

with The Yoga Institute. Dr. Jayadeva and

Smt. Hansaji exemplify householders’

Yoga way of living. Impressive positive

vibes and humility is palpable as soon as

yo u e n t e r t h e g a t e s o f a s t a l w a r t

institution that is almost a hundred years

old. The atmosphere is full of reverence

and humility without indulgence of tooting

the horn of Yoga knowledge or media

wisdom for display.

One is easily drawn in by the quality of

work done by the Institute in the field of

Yoga. Yoga teacher training, camps,

workshops, social service initiatives etc. all

varied programs for the better of society

under one roof. Life and health aspects are

thoroughly taken care off. Most of us

neglect our health on the pretext of

leading busy lives with no time to practice

yoga. But if the Prime Minister Shri

Narendra Modiji in spite of his busy

s c h e d u l e , c a n p r a c t i c e Yo g a a n d

Pranayama daily for 90 minutes, then why

can’t we?

Perhaps the basic life skills such as how to

live life well and how to manage our

emotions are not taught in our syllabus in

schools. This makes it all the important for

such veteran institutions who continue

the good mission of promoting yoga in a

scientific way and reviving the rich

tradition of classical Yoga, training,

development, inclusion of medical

sciences and Yoga for betterment of the

community.

Thousands of people visit The Yoga

Institute daily, with problems ranging from

minor to life threatening health issues,

weight loss, family discords, professional

tensions, depression, etc. All are helped

without discrimination.

L a u d i n g t h i s d e e p c o m m i t m e n t ,

enthusiasm for work, sensitivity towards

every life that enters the gates of The Yoga

Institute; I convey my heartfelt wishes and

may you continue to growth from strength

to strength on the good mission of Yoga

and education for all!

Dr. D. R. Karthikeyan,President of Age-Care India, Ex-Director of the CBI, President of Life Positive and an advisor to various organisations.

Yoga in daily life!



Recipe of the Month

cutter or a small sharp edged bowl

(vati) cut small rounds.

• Bake them in a pre-heated oven (180

degrees C) in tartlet cups/trays for

fifteen to twenty minutes. Cool on a

wire rack. The baking time may vary

depending on how soft your dough is

and the oven. If you do not have tartlet

trays use shallow steel.

• You can also cook them as ‘bhakhri’ on a

pan/griddle.

• The tartlets will be like cookies, crisp

but soft.

• Cool and store in airtight container.

INGREDIENTS FOR CARROT RAISIN

FILLING

• 2 to 3 cups grated and steamed carrots

(can also cook the carrots in milk)

• 1/4th cup ground Khadi Shakar or raw

sugar

• 2 tbsp raisins

• 2 tbsp chopped/slivered blanched

almonds

• 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts

• Pinch of saffron soaked in a tsp of milk

• A large pinch cardamom powder

• ½ cup cream

• 1 tbsp ghee

• 1 tsp rose water or kewra water

• Rose petals and tiny mint leaves for

decoration

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• In a heavy bottomed pan add steamed

and drained carrots, cream, sugar,

raisins, almonds, cashews and cook on

medium flame, stirring continuously till

the mix becomes a thick lump and all

ingredients are well blended.

• Switch off the heat and add saffron,

cardamom and mix well

• Add the ghee, rose or kewra water and

mix well. Chill the mixture

ASSEMBLING THE TARTLETS

• Fill the tartlets with the carrot filling

and decorate with rose petals and tiny

mint leaves

• In case you are using flat tartlet rounds

(bhakhris), spread the filling thickly on

the bhakhri rounds and decorate

similarly.

These bite-sized pretty and dainty tartlets

are delicious, healthy and ideal for an

anytime, and makes a must-have Diwali

sweet instead of the store bought mithais.

You can prepare these beforehand and

store in the fridge for a couple of days.

The tartlet base can be prepared way

before and are versatile as they can be

used as cookies or served with both sweet

and savoury dips.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup mixed flour of jowar, bajri, ragi

(these are Indian millets). Use any one,

two or all of them.

• 1/4th cup cold butter / ghee

Cold water to bind into a dough.

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF

TARTLETS

• Chop the cold butter quickly and it to

the flour. Mix quickly using a fork or

fingertips so the flour resembles bread

crumbs. Add the cold water, as much as

required to make a soft dough.

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes

Roll out the dough into a large round

around ¼ inch thick, using a little flour if

it sticks. With the help of a cookie

Carrot and Raisin Tartlets


Testimonials

Arun Thukral, MD & CEO Axis Securities

I had joined ‘The Yoga Institute’ with

a n o b j e c t i ve t o a t t a i n p hy s i c a l

wellbeing through Asanas. However, I

was amazed at the vastness of Yoga

and realized that Asanas are but one

of eight limbs of ‘Ashtang Yoga’ as laid

out by Maharishi Patanjali thousands

of years ago. I realized that Yoga is a

way of life – a system to harmonize

body, mind and spirit. The impact of

Y o g a o n m y l i f e h a s b e e n

transformative especially when I was

introduced to Yoga philosophy. In fact

I find great connect between Yogic

principles and investor psychology

which I quote very often in my

investor meets. I am grateful to The

Yoga Institute and all its teachers for

imparting invaluable lessons of Yoga.

Bill Bennett Hollywood film director, producer

and screenwriter

The Yoga Institute has been so crucial

in the making of my film on the

institute. Hansaji was the first person I

interviewed when I started the film

and her wisdom, compassion and

support has influenced the film

greatly and myself personally in my

own spiritual growth. The Institute is a

special place and a sacred place. It has

great vibes.

Shashi SardaTeacher at The Yoga Institute

September 2012; it has been exactly 5

years since the time I first walked

t h r o u g h t h e g a t e s o f T h e Yo g a

Institute, and since then there's been

no looking back. The Institute is such a

wonderful place. The heads of the

Institute Hansaji and Doctor saab are

like magnets who attract positivity,

happiness and contentment. I feel

blessed to have come here and be in

touch with the dignitaries of the

Institute. Life has changed since 2012

and I attribute all my progress to The

Yoga Institute, to the teachers and to

my fellow students, who have been

there for me and motivated me to go

on when ever I have fallen back.


Testimonials

Nehal GalaArchitect

I am not really a Yoga kind of person

but my sister and aunt referred me to

The Yoga Institute's pregnancy camp.

It was a great suggestion. The camp

helped me keep my mind and body fit

and prepared for the natural changes.

The whole experience really helped

me not only through pregnancy and

delivery but also in the upbringing of

my child. Also the effects are visible in

my son too. He's an active and cheerful

baby. The experts coming in, give a

detailed view of what is expected and

what can be done. I would definitely

refer it to my friends and family

henceforth.

Brianne VaillancourtStudent from Canada

I had been looking to do a Yoga teacher

training for 5 years before I came

across The Yoga Institute. I came here

without knowing anything about the

place, with no expectations, and found

a rich and holistic learning experience.

The Yoga Institute has a warm and

welcoming atmosphere and I suggest

its training to anyone looking for an

authentic yogic experience.

Vaishali ShahSadhaka

I had always considered Yoga as a

physical form of exercise until I came

to The Yoga Institute. My journey at

the Institute has been beautiful. I’ve

learnt so much over a short period of

time. I’ve met and interacted with so

many people from all across the globe.

The best part is I learn so much from

the students also at the Institute. This

place is a like a gem in Mumbai city.


Publications & Centres

The Yoga Institute, MatungaSri Kanyaka Parmeshwari Temple, Plot No 403, Vasavi Nilayam, Telang Road, Matunga (CR), Mumbai

Call: +91-8879955000

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

The Yoga Institute, Andheri (West)Samarth Aishwarya, B-Wing, 7th floor, Studio No. 710, Opp. Tarapore Tower, Off K.L. Walawalkar Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400053

Call: +91-8779731926, 8879814884

Matunga (CR) Kandivali (E) Andheri (W)

The Yoga Institute (Head Office)- Santacruz (E)

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YOGASATTVA

“Lack of understanding makes life a burden rather than joy. ”

A Mystic Yogi –Shri Yogendraji

A Yogic life, both simple and sublime, defines Shri

Yogendraji. He was successful in understanding and

attaining the desired perfection and decoding the

purpose of his life. The chief joy of this Yogi's life was not

in the world around him, and hence he did not go

hankering after material things, but he realised that it is

in him a gift to be shared. He believed that what the Yogi

feels in the higher field of Samadhi – the stage of

absolute concentration lies hidden under the many-

coloured veils of obscurity.

Nature opened the book of Yoga knowledge to him, and

he learnt very quickly what a thousand books cannot

teach. His desires were few, sufficient for a simple life

which nature cared to supply. Above the struggle and

trifling of the world, he enjoyed eternal peace, bliss and

freedom. Wherever the great yogic went, he carried

happiness and purity with him. Such was a great Yogi, a

mystic who in very essence was nature’s divine gift for

all of the humanity. He was free spiritual being just like

the birds of the forests, joyous like the smiling dawn and

unselfish like the vast ocean. Founder, Shri Yogendraji

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