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Yoga face-toning might compete with fillers and facelifts

Dermatologists measured improvements in the appearance of the faces of a small group of middle-age women.

15 Jan 2018 9:46 AM

Regular yoga can slow down ageing of brain: Study

Yoga could prevent age-related degeneration by changing cardiometabolic risk factors and brain-derived neurotrophic factors among men.

15 Jan 2018 9:37 AM

According to the researchers, a brain develops till the age of 20-30 (Photo: AFP)

Regular yoga can help tackle brain ageing

The research study focused not only on the brain but cstudies were conducted on hypertension, blood pressure, heart rate, and stress.

14 Jan 2018 12:54 PM

An intimate stretch

Get in touch with your partner with these yoga asanas that enhance physical and emotional well being.

14 Jan 2018 1:45 AM

Study indicates a potentially beneficial effect of yoga for all women with menopausal symptoms. (Photo: Pexels)

Yoga reduces risk of night sweat in women

Yoga helps reducing total menopause symptoms, anxiety related to symptoms, hot flashes and night sweats, vaginal dryness and pain.

01 Jan 2018 8:20 AM

Problems related to sex can very well be handled with Yoga as most often these problems are more related to the mind than body.

Here are yoga positions to help erectile dysfunction

According to experts, the practice is an effective alternative to medicine that works because the condition is often psychological.

29 Dec 2017 10:00 AM

Venkaiah Naidu attended the inaugural ceremony of the centenary celebrations of the Yoga Institute in Mumbai.

Yoga the only way to healthy life, says Venkaiah Naidu

The Vice-President was in Mumbai for the inaugural ceremony of the centennial celebration of Yoga Institute in Mumbai.

25 Dec 2017 4:43 AM

A yoga morning organised by The Yoga Institute in session

A yogi’s retreat

On account of turning a century old, the institute is hosting a celebration welcoming people across all sectors.

24 Dec 2017 12:34 AM

Linking of dance and yoga is not new, says Rekha Tandon

Odissi dancer, Rekha Tandon has come up with a book Dance as Yoga: The Spirit and Technique of Odissi.

17 Dec 2017 6:45 AM

Finding her true calling

Tejaswi Vobilisetti gave up a lucrative career to become a yoga instructor and India’s cultural ambassador to Germany.

16 Dec 2017 12:17 AM

A small number of the youths were already engaging in constructive coping behaviours. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Mindful yoga can help troubled youth reduce risky behaviours'

Practising mindfulness-based yoga can help young people, who are dealing with stressful situations.

10 Dec 2017 2:40 PM

And lately, there’s been a fair amount of enhancing, where yoga is offered with something extra on the side.

Another twist to yoga polga

Different forms like polga, doga and broga have been added to traditional yoga to make it popular across the world.

29 Nov 2017 12:02 AM

Shruti Chatur Lal Sharma and Suman Kanawa at the Third International Yoga Day in Taiwan

Euphonic Yoga: Raga, taal, Kathak and yoga, all in one

The benefits combining elements of yoga with dance have been explored since the birth of modern dance a century ago & the potential remains unlimited.

28 Nov 2017 6:30 AM

Prihoda might have worked with the best names, garnered acclaim for his flawless captures, yet he is down-to-earth.

The eye of stillness

For Canadian photographer Martin Prihoda, who calls Goa home, his creativity is more than artistry. it is closely linked with yoga and meditation.

26 Nov 2017 12:27 AM

The applicant should also be deft in singing, dance, oration and drama, and students who follow yoga, pranayama and meditation should be given preference.

Only pure vegetarian teetotallers can apply for UoP’s gold medal

The next medal will be given to the best PG student of a Non-Science stream for 2016-17.

11 Nov 2017 1:26 AM

On Wednesday, an incident of stone pelting took place at Rafia Naaz's house when the security guard went on a break; it stopped after police intervened, but resumed on Thursday morning. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim woman in Jharkhand faces death threats for teaching yoga

Acclaimed yoga artist complains she has been subjected to death threats from her community for 3 years now.

10 Nov 2017 10:46 AM

editation can be found in all areas of life -- from hospitals exploring its benefits for patients with serious illnesses, to schools who recommend it for children and television shows. (Photo: Pixabay)

After yoga, meditation breaks into the mainstream

Meditation can be found in all areas of life -- from hospitals exploring its benefits for patients with serious illnesses to children.

15 Oct 2017 11:29 AM

The problem is, you keep evaluating yourself by your own standards as to whether you are progressing or not. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: Drop out of the race

Sadhana is just to mature your energies in such a way that if you sit down, you don’t need to do anything.

13 Oct 2017 4:32 AM

Study researchers say that their findings can better prepare women who receive breast cancer diagnoses to face chemotherapy (Representational image)

Side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer patients may be lessened by Tibetan yoga

Tibetan yoga practices keep people in continuous movement and they are thought to improve memory and mental clarity.

21 Sep 2017 12:57 PM

Carry a yoga mat, for a short and refreshing yoga and meditation session with your friends, with the help of youtube videos and apps.

Your own customised weekend getaway

Get biking gear in place, a helmet, windcheater, gloves, knee pads etc, all available at Decathalon.

20 Sep 2017 1:07 AM

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