Yoga

Soon, AIIMS to come up with detailed standard yoga protocol for prevention and treatment of diseases

Experts from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana S-VYASA in Bengaluru in partnership with the Centre for Integrative Medicines and Research at AIIMS are conducting evidence-based research to develop a set of protocols for various diseases.

Jun 21, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Yoga can be practiced at all ages to stay fit, healthy: WHO

The International Day of Yoga, draws a critical link between healthy lifestyles, physical activity and individual and public health. 

Jun 21, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Yoga and the mind: How it helps you beat stress, anxiety, depression

The truth is that yoga has a great role to play in mental wellbeing. If not as a mainstay, then even as an add-on.

Jun 21, 2017, 09:08 AM IST

International Day of Yoga: Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand art depicting PM Narendra Modi will inspire you to stay healthy

In the sand art, we can see the PM sitting in the Padmasana posture.

Jun 21, 2017, 08:28 AM IST

International Yoga Day: Try these yoga poses to keep your blood sugar level in control!

If you want to keep a track of your diabetes, then start doing yoga exercise as it will help you keep the blood sugar level in control.

Jun 21, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Ramdev reveals how much did Amit Shah lose weight by practicing yoga

A day ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, Ramdev appreciated the efforts of the National Democratic Alliance for celebrating it on a huge scale.

Jun 20, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

#YogaDay: Here's why, how you should do spinal twist posture

The spinal twist posture, or Vakrasana (in Sanskrit), is beneficial to manage or cure a series of diseases and conditions.

Jun 20, 2017, 15:59 PM IST

This video proves why PM Modi loves yoga, highlights health benefits of Bridge Pose

Ahead of International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is well-known for his love fo yoga, shared a video, detailing about Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) and its health benefits, on Twitter.

Jun 20, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

International Yoga Day 2017: Malaika Arora reveals favourite yoga asanas

Yoga defines the epitome of calm and balance. It de-stresses, revitalizes and rejuvenates, making you both physically and mentally fitter.

Jun 20, 2017, 08:32 AM IST

Yoga, meditation can reverse the reactions of the stress-causing DNA, says study!

Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi may decrease the production of NF-kB and cytokines, leading to a reversal of the pro-inflammatory gene expression pattern and a reduction in the risk of inflammation-related diseases and conditions, the researchers said.

Jun 18, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

China to have second biggest International Yoga Day celebrations in the world after India!

Though yoga has become immensely popular over the years in China vying with ancient indigenous physical fitness martial art form Tai Chi, it got an official sanction when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in 2015 at a joint event during the latter's visit.

Jun 18, 2017, 11:46 AM IST

Practise meditation, yoga daily to 'reverse' stress-causing DNA reactions!

A new study has found that such inteventions could reverse the molecular reactions in the DNA that causes stress as well as boost well-being.

Jun 17, 2017, 00:04 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi, 74 ministers to perform Yoga across 74 cities on June 21

Prime Minister Modi and 74 union ministers would take part in the International Yoga Day events across 74 cities on June 21.

Jun 16, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

Watch video: Baba Ramdev gives Yoga tips for office-goers

Baba Ramdev's Yoga Tips for office-goers

Jun 15, 2017, 16:50 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi shares information about 'Shashankasana' ahead of International Yoga Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared some information about 'Shashankasana', a yoga pose ahead of International Yoga Day.

Jun 14, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Watch - Mysuru girl Khushi sets new world record in yoga!

A 13-year-old girl, named Khushi, has made new world record in Yoga. She performed 15 Back Plank Recline Cruncher in 1 minute.

Jun 14, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

Govt issues clarifications on 'advice' to expecting mothers, says it's not a prescription

To have a healthy baby, a pregnant woman should avoid intercourse, anger, meat and bad company, as per a booklet released by Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Naik, in the run up to International Day for Yoga on June 21.

Jun 13, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

Girl from Mysuru sets new world record, performs tough yogasana 15 times in a minute

Khushi set new rocord on Sunday, June 11, at an event held at Community hall of Mysuru's RBI Nagar in presence of Golden Book Of records representative.

Jun 13, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Feeling stressed? Do alternate nostril breathing for instant anxiety relief; here's how

Alternate nostril breathing (through the left and right nostrils without or with retention of breath) is a great way to lower the levels of stress and anxiety.

Jun 13, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

Enhance beauty with yoga – Here’s how

Those who regularly practice yoga can add a permanent glow to their faces that comes from within and radiates outwards.

Jun 12, 2017, 08:20 AM IST