News for 'YOGA'

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Rediff.com29 May 2009

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

Video: Lara Dutta's prenatal yoga tips

Video: Lara Dutta's prenatal yoga tips

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Lara Dutta, who became a proud mother of a baby girl, Saira four months ago, has launched a yoga DVD to help women get back in shape post pregnancy.

Yoga guru B K S Iyengar passes away in Pune

Yoga guru B K S Iyengar passes away in Pune

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, arguably the greatest Yogacharya of our time, passes into the ages.

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Sadhguru said even though the idea of commemorating the International Yoga Day was mooted by PM Modi, it was "almost like the world was waiting for it".

Yoga made compulsory for 10-lakh strong paramilitary forces

Yoga made compulsory for 10-lakh strong paramilitary forces

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Daily yoga has now been made compulsory for the 10 lakh-strong central paramilitary forces as part of their physical drill.

Now, a book to show yoga and namaaz are the same

Now, a book to show yoga and namaaz are the same

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Titled 'Yoga and Islam', the booklet is compiled by the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a wing of RSS.

'I brought life into yoga, I made it very lively'

'I brought life into yoga, I made it very lively'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

'A person should not be caught in the pursuit of enjoyment alone, he should experience enlightenment too. I mean, there should be action and motion. We must enjoy the action, not the motion,' BKS Iyengar told Rediff.com in September 2000.

Indonesia to host international yoga festival

Indonesia to host international yoga festival

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

The Bali India Foundation will hold from March 3-10 an international yoga festival, that will also see experts discuss yoga in the light of Islam, the Jakarta Post said.

5 Asanas For Kids

5 Asanas For Kids

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

It's back to school time and with children getting back to the grind, here are 5 yoga poses that RediffGuru Sabrina Merchant recommends to help your child ease into the process.

Dear Modi fans, PM will NOT be performing yoga on Rajpath

Dear Modi fans, PM will NOT be performing yoga on Rajpath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not perform yoga at the mega event on Rajpath to mark the 'International Yoga Day' on June 21

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Joining thousands at San Francisco's Marina Green Park, the finance minister spoke of the advantages of practising yoga and thanked those who helped in making the event a success.

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Indian companies realise several business opportunities ahead of International Yoga Day on Sunday

Urban Yoga apparels plan global spread

Urban Yoga apparels plan global spread

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

As Indians increasingly take to yoga, apparel brands are seeking to cash in on the opportunity to make a few bucks.

Anti-aging yoga workshop

Anti-aging yoga workshop

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar will be conducting a yoga workshop to fight signs of aging.

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

What celeb wear when they visit their favourite beaches.

PHOTOS: Top 12 'asanas' that Modi practised on Yoga Day

PHOTOS: Top 12 'asanas' that Modi practised on Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Rediff.com takes you through to NaMo's yoga class.

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The true test of a hybrid is how well it performs both as a laptop and a tablet.

Doordarshan's big plans for Yoga Day event

Doordarshan's big plans for Yoga Day event

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Doordarshan would be deploying more than 20 hi-definition cameras for the coverage of the event on June 21.

Security beefed up ahead of yoga day celebrations in Delhi

Security beefed up ahead of yoga day celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Security was on Monday stepped up in and around Connaught Place and six other venues, ahead of the Yoga Day celebrations to be organised by the ministry of AYUSH on Tuesday.

This supermodel turned to yoga to fight anxiety

This supermodel turned to yoga to fight anxiety

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Gisele Bundchen shares the changes she made to her lifestyle to fight anxiety.

From Ranchi to Russia: How Yoga Day fever has gripped the world

From Ranchi to Russia: How Yoga Day fever has gripped the world

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Let's take a look at how the world is gearing up for this mega event:

Yoga Day sets 2 Guinness records; 35K; 84 nationalities participate

Yoga Day sets 2 Guinness records; 35K; 84 nationalities participate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

India on Sunday set two new Guinness World Records for Yoga with 35,985 participants performing asanas at one venue and as many as 84 nationalities joining in the official observation of International Yoga Day on Rajpath in New Delhi.

Watching World Cup? Try these yoga poses

Watching World Cup? Try these yoga poses

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya, trained with Trivandrum's Sivanananda Yoga Vedanta Center, leads you through five yoga poses that can be done while watching TV.

Gujarat to celebrate World Yoga Day at over 29,000 locations

Gujarat to celebrate World Yoga Day at over 29,000 locations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The Gujarat government on Tuesday said the upcoming 'World Yoga Day' on June 21 will be celebrated at more than 29,000 locations across the state.

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Indian has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles with five different partners, although he has never won a major championship in men's doubles. Not bad for someone whose knees lack cartilage.

Five yoga poses to fix you for life!

Five yoga poses to fix you for life!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, talks of five poses that should fix you for life.

Know everything about International Yoga Day? Take our quiz

Know everything about International Yoga Day? Take our quiz

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

As we prep for International Yoga Day, here's a quiz to test you on all things Yoga.

Why yoga gives Ban Ki-moon a simple sense of satisfaction

Why yoga gives Ban Ki-moon a simple sense of satisfaction

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Emphasising that yoga does not discriminate, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said he discovered the "simple sense of satisfaction" it brings when he tried his first "asana" during his visit to India.

Out on vacation? Try these yoga poses

Out on vacation? Try these yoga poses

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Don't let your vacations come in between you and your yoga. Shameem Akhtar tells you how

150 'divyangs' to participate in Yoga Day celebrations in Chandigarh

150 'divyangs' to participate in Yoga Day celebrations in Chandigarh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Manisha Verma, a yoga therapist at GRIID, says the participants are looking forward to the event with a lot of enthusiasm. "These students are very excited about the event and they want to give their best performance. They also talk about getting a selfie with the prime minister," Manisha Verma said.

'I Walk 7 Km Daily. I Am Not Losing Weight. Pls Help'

'I Walk 7 Km Daily. I Am Not Losing Weight. Pls Help'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers advice on how to alter your lifestyle so that you can stay healthy.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

5 reasons why yoga is a must for all entrepreneurs

5 reasons why yoga is a must for all entrepreneurs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Yoga improves the flow of oxygen to the brain and thus keeps depression at bay.

PHOTOS: After business, it's time for yoga, selfies

PHOTOS: After business, it's time for yoga, selfies

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Here are some of the best moments from Day 2 of his visit.

Mumbai cricket gave me a reality check: Shashank

Mumbai cricket gave me a reality check: Shashank

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Shashank Singh says not finding a place in the Mumbai Ranji team was a turning point for his career.

PHOTOS: 5 office yoga poses to relieve stress!

PHOTOS: 5 office yoga poses to relieve stress!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Work getting you down? Practice these yoga poses and get back in action.

Parliamentary committee favours yoga in schools

Parliamentary committee favours yoga in schools

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

"Yoga has been gaining immense popularity due to short term as well as long-term benefits that it provides. Yoga helps one to achieve all round development," the Parliamentary Standing Committee on HRD said in its report.

5 common yoga mistakes you must avoid

5 common yoga mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Five mistakes you want to watch out against, while on the mat, advises Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center.

Adorable India Rhodes marks Yoga Day, or so it seems!

Adorable India Rhodes marks Yoga Day, or so it seems!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The former South African cricketer posted a picture of his adorable daughter stretching in bed and Jonty gave the photograph a relevant spin.

This time boxer Mary Kom gets in the ring for Yoga event

This time boxer Mary Kom gets in the ring for Yoga event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian Olympic medallist boxer MC Mary Kom will be the chief guest for the Yoga event.