News for 'Yoga'

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2, on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Doesn't Nikita Look Like A Million Bucks?

Doesn't Nikita Look Like A Million Bucks?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

She will send hearts racing with her uber cool looks.

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Calling on the world to embrace Yoga as a discipline in everyday life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the International Yoga Day today, asserted that the ancient Indian art was the most selfless of its kind, as it did not discriminate, did not ask for much, but simply functioned for the betterment of mankind and brought every society together.

Five yoga poses to boost brain power

Five yoga poses to boost brain power

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five yoga practices to help your brain stay in shape.

How yoga can help you fight hairfall

How yoga can help you fight hairfall

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala, reveals the poses that can keep your mane healthy.

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' in New York in line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.

Yoga poses to improve your digestion

Yoga poses to improve your digestion

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Five poses that will help you in controlling digestive ailments.

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a keen practitioner of yoga and on Wednesday he took to the yoga mat to prove it.

Yoga@19,000 feet! How Indian women army officers set a new record

Yoga@19,000 feet! How Indian women army officers set a new record

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

They set a new world record of performing Yoga at the highest altitude.

This instructor makes yoga look SO EASY!

This instructor makes yoga look SO EASY!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Janice Liou's jaw-dropping yoga poses will inspire you too.

Sivananda Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Sivananda Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Sivananda Yoga workshop by Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala for the first time ever in Mumbai.

Top ten health benefits of yoga

Top ten health benefits of yoga

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar, trained with the International Yoga Vedanta Center, lists the top ten benefits that continue keep yoga on the top of the must-do list for most people.

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The women bikers of the CRPF, BSF and SSB exhibited the strength of Indian values, including yoga.

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Ahead of the Yoga day, the prime minister posted a video on his Twitter handle giving a message that yoga is a 'passport' to health assurance.

Yoga in America: A checkered history

Yoga in America: A checkered history

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

If you thought Swami Vivekananda was the first one to suggest yoga to Americans, think again, says Arthur J Pais.

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The company further said, "We humbly respect the Supreme Court of India and if we make false advertisements or propaganda, we would not have any objections if honourable court imposes a fine of crores or even give us a death sentence."

The ultimate yoga routine for your next flight journey

The ultimate yoga routine for your next flight journey

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ease out body stiffness with these asanas when you travel.

Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Yoga workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, will hold Shameem's Chandra Namaskar yoga workshop in Mumbai.

Yoga by the seaside

Yoga by the seaside

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, will hold a three-month yoga course in Carter road, Mumbai.

'Those who boycott yoga day are playing dirty politics'

'Those who boycott yoga day are playing dirty politics'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Ahead of the event, Shripad Naik, the Union minister of state (independent charge) for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, which is coordinating yoga day, speaks to Upasna Pandey.

B K S Iyengar: The tapasvi's amazing yoga

B K S Iyengar: The tapasvi's amazing yoga

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

'His personal turmoils on the yoga journey, instead of deterring him, propelled him on with even greater passion towards yoga and make what he has offered to the world rather special. In fact, not many teachers have done what he has done to yoga practice -- emboldened it, brought it out of its timid closet where it was and (is often even today) confined.'

14 Fun Things To Do In The Rains

14 Fun Things To Do In The Rains

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Sukanya Verma lists fun things you can do, inspired by Bollywood, when it's raining cats and dogs outside.

Malaysian Islamic body bans Yoga

Malaysian Islamic body bans Yoga

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Worried that Muslims could be swayed by Yoga's elements of Hinduism, Malaysia's top Islamic body on Saturday banned the community from practicing the ancient physical exercise.The National Fatwa Council issued a religious decree telling the Muslims, who comprise two-thirds of Malaysia's 27 million population, that practising Yoga was 'haram' or prohibited in Islam.

Shanaya, Khushi's Cosy Monsoon Getups

Shanaya, Khushi's Cosy Monsoon Getups

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

How to have fun dressing up, staying home.

Yoga and Muay Thai workshops in Mumbai

Yoga and Muay Thai workshops in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar and Muay Thai expert Biki Bora are conducting yoga and Muay Thai classes in Mumbai.

More people taking to yoga

More people taking to yoga

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

There is increased awareness on the benefits of yoga and the capital is no exception.

Yoga: Learn how to do a headstand

Yoga: Learn how to do a headstand

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

We bring you an excerpt from 'Yoga for You, Tips & Techniques for Everyone' by Prahlada Reddy, and Shameem Akhtar.

Yoga classes in Mumbai

Yoga classes in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, announces Sivananda yoga classes in Mumbai.

Olympics Badminton: Sindhu cruises to victory in opener

Olympics Badminton: Sindhu cruises to victory in opener

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

P V Sindhu registered a straight games victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in the women's singles group stage match, in Paris, on Sunday.

First look: Yoga in the workplace

First look: Yoga in the workplace

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar has launched Yoga in the Workplace, a book that presents easy yoga poses that can be practiced at the office.

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

The magic of yoga

The magic of yoga

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Pix: Can you ace these tough yoga poses?

Pix: Can you ace these tough yoga poses?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Do not try them without expert supervision.

Amid crisis, JD-S MLAs de-stress with yoga

Amid crisis, JD-S MLAs de-stress with yoga

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The MLAs, who support the coalition, are staying at the Golfshire Club in the city. Various photos show the politicians performing asanas in different groups. With wooden flooring and huge glass windows, a scenic view is seen outside the room where the MLAs are gathered.

From Siachen to South China Sea: Some really inspiring yoga

From Siachen to South China Sea: Some really inspiring yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Amid snow-capped mountains and on board warships, India's armed forces demonstrated their impressive yoga skills. Let's take a bow!

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

A bench said, "We are nobody to say what is to be taught in schools. It is none of our business. How can we direct that."

To counter Sadhvi, Digvijaya performs 'Hath Yoga' with Computer Baba

To counter Sadhvi, Digvijaya performs 'Hath Yoga' with Computer Baba

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'BJP sarkaar 5 saal mein Ram Mandir bhi nahi bana paayi. Ab Ram Mandir nahi toh Modi nahi'

Hundreds gather in US to mark International Yoga Day

Hundreds gather in US to mark International Yoga Day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The Indian ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, said it was a moving sight to see people turning up in large numbers at the heart of the US capital for the event.

Sena's 'praise-asana' for Modi: What's wrong with commodifying yoga?

Sena's 'praise-asana' for Modi: What's wrong with commodifying yoga?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully carrying out the Yoga Day celebrations in Delhi, ally Shiv Sena today said 'commodifying' Yoga will not harm the ancient practice, instead it will increase tourism and generate employment.

Tone legs, improve stamina with yoga band

Tone legs, improve stamina with yoga band

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Find out how you can make the best of a yoga band. Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, will lead you through five poses that may done using a yoga band.