The Story of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Man Who Took Yoga Beyond Indian Shores
“The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success” – Paramahansa Yogananda Widely regarded as the father of yoga in the West, Paramahansa Yogananda devoted his life to the spread...
View ArticleHow Yoga Helps the World. Paying (H)Ommage to Yoga on International Yoga Day!
Wednesday, June 21, 2017, marks the third installment of International Yoga Day, a day dedicated to raising international awareness of the multiple benefits of practicing yoga. Recognising its...
View ArticleThis Big-Bodied Yoga Practitioner Wants to Prove Anyone Can Do Yoga!
Six years ago, Dolly Singh, a media professional, went to Hampi in Karnataka for a trek. At the time, she weighed around 85 kg to 90 kg. While on the trek, Dolly lost her balance and slipped, which...
View ArticleInspiration! Hubballi Man Teaches Yoga Despite Losing Both Legs to Road Accident
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, here is a story of one man who continues to teach this ancient practice despite losing both his legs to a road accident late last year. Mrutyunjaya Hiremath,...
View ArticleCan You Perform Headstands Twice a Day? This 99-YO Grandmother From TN Can!
Yoga, the ancient Indian art form of twisting and stretching one’s body towards health has unfortunately disappeared from the lives of Indians over the last few generations. In a one-to-one with yoga...
View ArticleBattling Obesity, Injuries & Abuse, These 5 Yoga Teachers Will Leave You...
Much more than a mere workout you take up, Yoga is rather a lifestyle choice that one adopts. The regime works on holistic development and improves your mental well-being, your physique and inner body...
View ArticleNeed a Detox Break? Head to Nashik for The Perfect Weekend Yoga Retreat!
About a 3-hour drive from Mumbai, and a 4-hour drive from Pune, a gorgeous weekend yoga and wellness retreat tucked in Nashik’s verdant greenery is for those looking for unadulterated harmony and...
View Article7 Yoga Techniques To Help With Post COVID-19 Stress & Exhaustion
This article is a part of a series by The Better India to share verified information about COVID-19 care. While several posts on various aspects of fighting COVID-19 are being circulated on social...
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