News for 'YOGA'

On June 21, Modi will do yoga in Chandigarh

On June 21, Modi will do yoga in Chandigarh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The main event, which is being held at Capitol Complex, is likely to be attended by around 30,000 people out of the total 1,20,000 who have registered themselves.

From Beijing to US, the world twists and bends on Yoga Day

From Beijing to US, the world twists and bends on Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

People across the world woke up to an early-morning call to celebrate the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday with much enthusiasm.

Does Shilpa Have The Best Abs In Bollywood? VOTE!

Does Shilpa Have The Best Abs In Bollywood? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Women can have abs too, and Shilpa is all the proof you need.

Video: Exercise and fun with 'partner yoga'

Video: Exercise and fun with 'partner yoga'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Partner yoga is an easy, fun way to get your yoga practice going, says yoga acharya Shameem Akthar.

Can yoga be dangerous? Some think so

Can yoga be dangerous? Some think so

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Yoga's connection with Hinduism is a cause of worry for some, finds Arthur J Pais

Police nab man from UP for threatening to bomb Mumbai, Pune

Police nab man from UP for threatening to bomb Mumbai, Pune

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Accused Darvesh Rajbhar is a resident of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, the official said.

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Less than three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea, the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted an India-led resolution declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', recognising that 'Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being'.

Russian city bans Yoga to stifle spread of religious cults

Russian city bans Yoga to stifle spread of religious cults

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

At the centre of the crackdown are two studios holding classes for Hatha Yoga -- a set of asanas or postures involving deep breathing and tough physical exercises, which as per Hindu mythology was first practised by Lord Shiva.

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Don't have money to spare for classes? Learn an asana or two from our good ol' Hindi films.

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Armed forces prepare for Yoga Day

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Armed forces prepare for Yoga Day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Not to be left behind, the armed forces have planned yoga sessions on board warships and even at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, to celebrate the first International Yoga Day on June 21.

PIX: Learn yoga from these Bollywood gals

PIX: Learn yoga from these Bollywood gals

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

On International Yoga Day, get inspired from our very own B-town actresses!

Interactive Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Interactive Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Shameem Akthar, Yoga acharya, who trained with Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, will hold a two-hour interactive workshop on practices borrowed by Pilates from classical yoga.

Managing the monsoon, through yoga

Managing the monsoon, through yoga

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, will take you through five practices that will see through this monsoon.

Yoga workshop on meditation techniques

Yoga workshop on meditation techniques

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Yoga acharya and NLP master-trainer Shameem Akthar is organising a two-hour yoga workshop on meditation techniques.

Shilpa Shetty's sexy secret: Yoga

Shilpa Shetty's sexy secret: Yoga

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Bollywood actress and Britain's sweetheart Shilpa Shetty has launched a special edition DVD called 'Shilpa's Yoga'.

China wants yoga-like global status for Tai Chi

China wants yoga-like global status for Tai Chi

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Chinese Premier Li wants to get UN recognition for Tai Chi.

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Though all students were asked to participate in the camp, it was not binding on them, said the institute.

This madrassa in UP practices yoga

This madrassa in UP practices yoga

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Impressed by the power of yoga, which helped his neighbour Isrial regain his health after being bed-ridden for a long time, Mohammad Imran, the principal of Jamia Imdadul Uloom, Karari, decided to introduce Yoga for some 600 children, both boys and girls.

Yoga should not be linked to caste, creed, religion: Rajnath

Yoga should not be linked to caste, creed, religion: Rajnath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Amidst objections by certain minority groups to doing Yoga, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said there is "no compulsion" in this regard and that the practise of Yoga should not be related to any caste, creed or religion.

How Priyamani Stays Fit And Gorgeous

How Priyamani Stays Fit And Gorgeous

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The Maidaan actor shares her diet, fitness and fashion fundas with Rediff.com.

PHOTOS: When New York's Time Square turned into yoga square

PHOTOS: When New York's Time Square turned into yoga square

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Some 30,000 enthusiastic people performed the ancient spiritual practice, celebrating the first UN International Yoga Day.

Nepal: Ramdev's Yoga session postponed

Nepal: Ramdev's Yoga session postponed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The yoga training was scheduled to start at the Tundikhel ground on Saturday afternoon and Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala was invited as the chief guest.

Improve your sex life with yoga

Improve your sex life with yoga

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five yogic practices that will enhance your sex life.

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In a diplomatic triumph for India, an intergovernmental committee of the United Nations has inscribed yoga in UNESCO's Representative List as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The government insisted that recognition of Yoga as a competitive sport was not on communal lines and it was actually high time that it is seen as a proper game since it is an age old practice in India.

Yoga Day in Pak confined to Indian High Commission premises

Yoga Day in Pak confined to Indian High Commission premises

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

As the world on Sunday celebrated the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in Pakistan it remained confined to the premises of Indian High Commission in Islamabad with the staff of the mission along with other foreign diplomats in the country performing 'asanas'.

'Sukhu govt will fall': 11 Himachal MLAs reach Uttarakhand

'Sukhu govt will fall': 11 Himachal MLAs reach Uttarakhand

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who voted against party nominee Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha elections, along with three Independent lawmakers, have shifted to a hotel in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Uttarakhand amid an ongoing rebellion against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

5 common yoga poses done wrong

5 common yoga poses done wrong

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, shows you how to avoid mistakes while executing five classical poses.

Opposition sees red over chanting of 'Om' on Yoga Day

Opposition sees red over chanting of 'Om' on Yoga Day

Rediff.com17 May 2016

While Congress criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for being "insensitive", saying yoga, a great discipline of ancient India, does not belong to the saffron party, Janata Dal-United termed it as yet another attempt to "impose the communal agenda" on Indian masses.

Week-long yoga camp

Week-long yoga camp

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Swami Dharmanishthananda from Rishikesh's Divine Life Society, of Sadguru Swami Sivananda, is conducting a yogasana camp in Mumbai.

Relieve your neck pain with yoga

Relieve your neck pain with yoga

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

A regular routine of yoga does wonders to power the neck. It is of particular value to those who may be prone to neck-related problems.

Sadhus threaten stir if surya namaskar dropped from Yoga Day

Sadhus threaten stir if surya namaskar dropped from Yoga Day

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Sadhus and seers of Haridwar on Tuesday threatened to launch a countrywide agitation if surya namaskar is not included.

PHOTOS: India's Olympic champ Mary Kom celebrates International Yoga Day

PHOTOS: India's Olympic champ Mary Kom celebrates International Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Among the hoards of Yoga enthusiasts who marked International Yoga Day on Sunday was India's Olympic boxing champ Mary Kom.

PICS: Yoga for India ahead of West Indies series

PICS: Yoga for India ahead of West Indies series

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The Indian team is training hard ahead of their departure for the series in the West Indies. Led by skipper Virat Kohli, India will be playing a 4-match Test series in the Caribbean.

The men behind International Day of Yoga

The men behind International Day of Yoga

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Archis Mohan tells us how the event came to be celebrated on June 21

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Centre has proposed the chanting of 'Om' and the recital of some Vedic mantras before the 45-minute yoga session, a move which many are criticising.

When yoga may not help

When yoga may not help

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Before you start learning yoga, find out if it suits your body structure and constitution.

Benefits of yoga during pregnancy

Benefits of yoga during pregnancy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Yoga during pregnancy is a great way to ensure you have a comfortable delivery.

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The 41 workers, who were rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in a multi-agency rescue operation, kept their spirits up while trapped inside by taking morning walks and practising yoga, a rescued worker told Prime Minister Narendra Modi.