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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.

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

RSS leader whipped up a political storm for stating that the BJP was restricted to 240 seats, well below the majority mark, in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, due to its "arrogance".

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!

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.

The yoga teacher who makes the handstand look SEXY

The yoga teacher who makes the handstand look SEXY

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

At 41, she's stronger and younger than ever before.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

Gehlot camp MLAs doing yoga, getting cooking tips at hotel

Gehlot camp MLAs doing yoga, getting cooking tips at hotel

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Taking a dig at the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the Rajasthan ruling party legislators of violating social distancing norms and other COVID-19 protocols which the government directs people to follow strictly but are violated when it comes to its MLAs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Early retirement is not just about money and calculators. It is more about rediscovering your passions, strengthening bonds, and living a life filled with purpose, connection, and lasting happiness. It's about reclaiming your life, explains Vatsal Ramaiya.

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

Yoga teacher Mary Dunn passes away

Yoga teacher Mary Dunn passes away

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Mary Dunn, a pioneering yoga teacher and founder of the Iyengar yoga institutes in San Francisco, San Diego and New York, died recently in Scarsdale, New York. She was guru to thousands of people all over the United States.

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.

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Sarvesh Kushare said Neeraj Chopra's advice has boosted his confidence as at one point in time this year, he was not even sure of making the Paris Games cut.

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.

Power yoga, the new fitness buzzword

Power yoga, the new fitness buzzword

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

'Yoga does not belong to any religion'

'Yoga does not belong to any religion'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Yoga is a spiritual practice of self-improvement and bringing an individual closer to God, instructor Becky Crigger tells Arthur J Pais

Shilpa Shetty: I didn't take up Yoga to look good

Shilpa Shetty: I didn't take up Yoga to look good

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Actress Shilpa Shetty advocates yoga for a holistic approach to life.

A new hang mode on the Yoga Tab 2!

A new hang mode on the Yoga Tab 2!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

You can use the cut-out to hang the device anywhere - kitchen walls, living room and so on.

PM skips yoga session to meet mother Hiraba

PM skips yoga session to meet mother Hiraba

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Through a tweet, Modi said he went to meet his mother early Tuesday morning and had breakfast together.

Should yoga be made into a commodity? Sena says why not

Should yoga be made into a commodity? Sena says why not

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shiv Sena said 'commodifying' yoga will not harm the ancient practice, instead it will increase tourism and generate employment.

A fun workshop on yoga games

A fun workshop on yoga games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Announcing a fun workshop with yogacharya Shameem Akthar, who has been trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, on yoga games, as played in ancient India.

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Yoga sessions will be organized for central government employees and their dependents by the 'Grih Kalyan Kendra', a welfare society working under the aegis of the Centre.

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Modi is likely to lead a yoga session for top cops at the All-India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police at Dhordo village in Kutch district from December 18-20.

Yoga Day to be celebrated at historic National Mall in Washington

Yoga Day to be celebrated at historic National Mall in Washington

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The event from 8:30 to 11 am on June 21 would feature an exclusive video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi on Tuesday kicked up another controversy with her remarks that those who are opposed to Yoga should go to Pakistan.

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Center, suggests five mudras that will freshen your mind.