Page 7 - Yoga

Saudi Arabia embraces yoga in pivot towards 'moderation'

Spearheading efforts to normalise yoga in the kingdom is Nouf Marwaai, a Saudi woman who has battled insults and threats from extremists to challenge the notion that yoga is incompatible with Islam

Yoga to be taught in Tamil Nadu schools as part of skill development: CM

Palaniswami also said teachers had the responsibility of shaping a child by instilling discipline

Yoga can reduce symptoms of depression: Study

The research focused on the acceptability and antidepressant effects of hatha yoga

Yoga may protect against memory decline: study

Yoga practitioners consciously maintain postures, and perform breathing exercises and meditation

Modi government is readying a trained Yoga Army to meet global 'demand'

The Modi government has certified 734 Yoga trainers since 2015 with many deployed abroad

Yoga's crisis

The demand stands at over 500,000

Yoga and meditation can 'reverse' DNA reactions that cause stress

Persistent production of cytokines may lead to a higher risk of cancer and psychiatric disorders

Yoga not only improves your physical health but makes you happier: Study

It's the practice of non-competitive, physical exercise involving held poses with meditation

Ramdev's Patanjali, AOL, RSS to help Indian missions mark Yoga Day in US

The move is aimed at countering the influence of western 'Yoga'

Yoga, self-defence for girls to be part of UP govt schools' curriculum

Adityanath also stressed on filing FIRs in instances of mass copying

Yoga to handle lifestyle disorders

Kiran Sawhney demonstrates some asanas to deal with some common health problems

Surya Namaskar Yajna now recognised in US Congress

The 16-day event will raise awareness about yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind, and spirit,

Indian Embassy in Peru and QCI sign MoU for yoga promotion

Yoga is certainly turning out to be a new tool of Indian diplomacy, says Sandeep Chakravorty

Yoga gets a league

The centuries-old tradition of yoga is looking towards the reality television concept to increase its popularity

Coming soon: A Yoga League with asanas and Bollywood

Fans will soon get to see a Yoga League, that will come with the mix of Yoga and Bollywood entertainment

Yoga makes it to Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list

Declaration of yoga as a 'human treasure' enjoyed the unanimous support of the 24-member Committee

SC asks Centre to take decision on framing national yoga policy

The apex court asked the Centre to take a decision within three months on pleas seeking framing of a national yoga policy

Supreme Court to hear PIL for making 'Yoga' compulsory for students

'State has a obligation to provide health facilities to all citizens, especially to children and adolescents,' plea said

KVIC to continue sale of yoga kits

Several public sector undertakings too have placed orders for the kits

Sena asks Modi if yoga will relieve pain of inflation

However, the Sena also praised Modi for making 130 countries perform yoga