News for 'Yoga'

Yoga textbook created by Patanjali to be taught in Goa schools

Yoga textbook created by Patanjali to be taught in Goa schools

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The government also intends to constitute a state-level 'yoga cell' of yoga experts.

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

While Modi will be performing yoga along with thousands of people at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, his cabinet colleagues Singh and Jaitley have been assigned the task of leading the 2nd IYD programmes in Lucknow and Mumbai respectively.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

SC refuses to defer NEET-UG counselling; re-exam for 1563 students on Sunday

SC refuses to defer NEET-UG counselling; re-exam for 1563 students on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency, under fire over the lapses in the conduct of NEET and UGC-NET, is gearing up to conduct on Sunday a retest for the medical entrance exam for 1,563 candidates who were earlier awarded grace marks to make up for the loss of time at six centres.

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.

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.

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'.

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'No one is propagating RSS ideology as a government officer.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the SLA has given details of the steps taken by it against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.

'Finally they understood': SC on Ramdev's apology

'Finally they understood': SC on Ramdev's apology

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appreciated the 'marked improvement' in the unconditional public apology published in newspapers by yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in the misleading advertisements case.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

It is possible to be blind to this and pretend to carry on as if nothing has happened but that will not change the reality, asserts Aakar Patel.