News for 'yoga'

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.

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Replace processed and packaged foods with whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.

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.

Yoga exercises to make your face glow

Yoga exercises to make your face glow

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, shows you five simple yogic face-lift practices that can be practiced anywhere, anytime.

We continue to ignore yoga's importance: Narendra Modi

We continue to ignore yoga's importance: Narendra Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2013

The chief minister stressed on the global importance of yoga while inaugurating the Lakulish Yoga University.

Entire Delhi bowing down before my father: Shivraj's son

Entire Delhi bowing down before my father: Shivraj's son

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The son of Union Agriculture Minister and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that after the landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections, 'entire Delhi is bowing down' before his father.

Stage set for International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday

Stage set for International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The stage is set for International Yoga Day celebrations tomorrow as India leads 191 countries to mark the day with over 35,000 participants expected to perform various yoga 'asanas' at a mega event on Rajpath in New Delhi.

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"Yoga is a natural treatment process but liquor addicts cannot perform it. Yoga would be irrelevant unless a ban is imposed on sale of liquor across the country," the Bihar CM said at meeting in Palamau district.

US media hail Iyengar as among greatest yoga gurus

US media hail Iyengar as among greatest yoga gurus

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Mainstream American media and yoga experts have mourned the loss of B K S Iyengar, calling him as one of the greatest yoga gurus who was instrumental in bringing the physical and spritual exercise to West.

Shilpa Shetty's yoga pics will inspire your fit streak

Shilpa Shetty's yoga pics will inspire your fit streak

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

These yoga pics will inspire you to get on the mat.

Now, yoga made compulsory subject in govt-run schools

Now, yoga made compulsory subject in govt-run schools

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A competition on yoga would be organised next year where the best performing student will be given a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

How Neha Dhupia Lost 23 Kilos

How Neha Dhupia Lost 23 Kilos

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Stay consistent, work hard and show up especially on the days you don't feel like it at all,' says the actor and mom of two.

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

With millions of dollars set to come her way via cash rewards and endorsements, maintaining focus solely on sport can be a challenge.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

School yoga does not violate religious freedom: US court

School yoga does not violate religious freedom: US court

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

A United States court has ruled that Yoga classes in an elementary school do not endorse Hinduism or violate students' right to religious freedom and are "devoid of any religious, mystical, or spiritual trappings".

What's your yoga? Vinyasa, Hot or Hatha

What's your yoga? Vinyasa, Hot or Hatha

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The traditional practice of yoga has seen numerous variations. Know the difference says Priyanka Sharma of Business Standard.

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

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.

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.

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'.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A far-right mob targeted a mosque in north-west England that saw three young girls fatally stabbed during a peaceful vigil in their memory and around 40 police officers suffered injuries in the disorder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Does Ananya Have The Flattest Tummy In B-Town?

Does Ananya Have The Flattest Tummy In B-Town?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Here's looking at her ab-baring styles.

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.

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday tore into Patanjali Ayurved's defence for putting out misleading advertisements, rejecting the apology from yoga guru Ramdev and the firm's managing director Acharya Balkrishna as 'lip service' and warned them against perjury.

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.

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.