Stories of Yoga

Exploring the history, culture, and science behind the practice

in collaboration with

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute

and 3 more collections

Bringing yoga online

Adapting to the digital world

How Technology Enables Access

The story of a 60 year old yoga organisation came online in 6 weeks

The basics

What you need to know

A Brief Introduction to Yoga

How an ancient tradition took over the world

Ancient roots stretching to the present day

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Explore this complex history

Not just an exercise, but a way of life

Yoga for beginners

What is Yoga?

“We all talk of Yoga – we are not sure what Yoga means.” – Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Yoga for meditation

Mind and the Body

“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” – BKS Iyengar

How to

The Five Basic Principles of Yoga

The ways of Exercise, Breathing, Relaxation, Diet, Positive Thinking & Meditation

The types

The Four Paths to a Holistic Yoga

Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Rāja Yoga and Jñāna Yoga

The Āsanas

Traditional Healing

The 12 Basic Postures of Yoga

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams

Headstand

Śīrṣāsana

Shoulderstand

Sarvāṅgāsana

Plough

Halāsana

Fish

Matsyāsana

Sitting Forward Bend

Paścimottānāsana

Cobra

Bhujaṅgāsana

Locust

Śalabhāsana

Bow

Dhanurāsana

Half Spinal Twist

Ardha Matsyendrāsana

Crow

Kākāsana

Standing Forward Bend

Pādahastāsana

Triangle

Trikoṇāsana

Explore the different forms and pick your style

Asana Variations

The Yoga Institute

Classical Yoga

The Yoga Institute

Iyengar Yoga

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute

Tantric Yoga

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

Chakras and Kundalini Yoga

The Yoga Institute

Join a virtual yoga class

Learn from the best at yoga centers across the country

ExploreYoga Class in Paramhansa Madhavdas Hall, The Yoga Institute, MumbaiThe Yoga Institute Mumbai

ExploreYoga under Gazebo, The Yoga Institute, MumbaiThe Yoga Institute Mumbai

ExplorePracticing Yoga at the InstituteRamamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute

ExploreYoga Group Session in Lawns, Sivananda Yoga AshramSivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres & Ashrams

ExploreYoga Guru Dr. Hansa ji teaching in Maharishi Patanjali Hall, The Yoga Institute, MumbaiThe Yoga Institute Mumbai

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Meet the gurus

Learn from the people who made yoga what it is today

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Swami Vivekananda

The philosopher who travelled the world

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Swami Sivananda

From medicine to spirituality

MEET

Shri Yogendra

From a wrestler to a yoga guru

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Shrimati Sita Devi Yogendra

The woman who popularized yoga for women

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Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar

How yoga was used to fight tuberculosis

"Have you that tremendous peace so that nothing can disturb you? Standing on Market Street, waiting for the car with all the rush . . . going on around you, are you in meditation—calm and peaceful? In the cave, are you intensely active there with all quiet about you? If you are, you are a yogi, otherwise not."Swami Vivekananda

How yoga can help in everyday life

Yoga & You

A video series with Dr. Hansa ji Yogendra

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Ayurveda and yoga

Connecting mind, body and spirit with the world's oldest healing system

Herbal Care

Ayurveda: Indian Contributions to Medicine

Herbal Care

Ginger Massage Oil

Ayurvedic home treatment recipe for soothing aches.

Herbal Care

Panchakarma

Restoring the body's balance

Herbal Care

in collaboration with

Bringing yoga online

How Technology Enables Access

The story of a 60 year old yoga organisation came online in 6 weeks

The basics

A Brief Introduction to Yoga

How an ancient tradition took over the world

Ancient roots stretching to the present day

Not just an exercise, but a way of life

What is Yoga?

“We all talk of Yoga – we are not sure what Yoga means.” – Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Mind and the Body

“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” – BKS Iyengar

The Five Basic Principles of Yoga

The ways of Exercise, Breathing, Relaxation, Diet, Positive Thinking & Meditation

The Four Paths to a Holistic Yoga

Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Rāja Yoga and Jñāna Yoga

The Āsanas

Traditional Healing

The 12 Basic Postures of Yoga

Headstand

Śīrṣāsana

Shoulderstand

Sarvāṅgāsana

Plough

Halāsana

Fish

Matsyāsana

Sitting Forward Bend

Paścimottānāsana

Cobra

Bhujaṅgāsana

Locust

Śalabhāsana

Bow

Dhanurāsana

Half Spinal Twist

Ardha Matsyendrāsana

Crow

Kākāsana

Standing Forward Bend

Pādahastāsana

Triangle

Trikoṇāsana

Explore the different forms and pick your style

Asana Variations

The Yoga Institute

Classical Yoga

The Yoga Institute

Iyengar Yoga

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute

Tantric Yoga

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

Chakras and Kundalini Yoga

The Yoga Institute

Join a virtual yoga class

Learn from the best at yoga centers across the country

Meet the gurus

Learn from the people who made yoga what it is today

Swami Vivekananda

The philosopher who travelled the world

Swami Sivananda

From medicine to spirituality

Shri Yogendra

From a wrestler to a yoga guru

Shrimati Sita Devi Yogendra

The woman who popularized yoga for women

Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar

How yoga was used to fight tuberculosis

How yoga can help in everyday life

Yoga & You

Ayurveda and yoga

Connecting mind, body and spirit with the world's oldest healing system

Ayurveda: Indian Contributions to Medicine

Ginger Massage Oil

Ayurvedic home treatment recipe for soothing aches.

Panchakarma

Restoring the body's balance

Neem & Turmeric Skin Oil

Home treatment recipes for face and skin rejuvenation