Yoga and Total Health Magazine - October 2023

In this issue

Hansa ji prompts us to reflect on our customs and traditions to understand the purpose behind each before we follow anything blindly.
Shri Devdutt Pattanaik briefly explains the concept of Navratri, celebration over nine nights of the goddess Shakti, over her nine phases.
A senior Sadhaka shares an insightful experience of Aparigraha or non-hoarding and the value of termites in the ecological chain 😊 Another Sadhaka flips the perspective on our “Happy Days” leading to creating happiness in life! And yet another Sadhaka encourages us to engage in loving dialogue with oneself!
Dive in for more along with our regular articles on Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Thoughts on the Gita, Samkhya Karika et cetera.

The Power of Prayer

A prayer a day keeps fear away From a Parisamvada

2 mins

Customs and Traditions

Analyse and understand before following anything blindly

3 mins

Hansa Maa

Celebrating Dr. Hansaji Yogendra on her 76th birthday

2 mins

Seeds as Seers

Waiting patiently for our chance to bloom

4 mins

Nine Forms Of Durga

How the nine nights of Navratri celebrate the Goddess in her entirety

2 mins

The Gaps

Find calmness of mind in between breaths

1 min

Yoga and Gandhiji

Remembering a great Yogi on his 154th birth anniversary

1 min

My Tryst with Yoga

A fateful encounter with the first family of yoga

2 mins

Aparigraha

Letting go of hoarded things - with a little help from nature

3 mins

Creating Happiness In Life

Distinguishing the real and the make-believe

4 mins

Compassion

Engaging in loving dialogue with yourself

1 min

My Experience with Pranayama

As the breath, so is the mind

2 mins

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Yoga and Total Health Magazine Description:

Yoga and Total Health Magazine is a monthly journal on the Yogic way of life, first published in 1933 by Swami Kuvalayananda, the founder of The Yoga Institute in Santacruz, Mumbai, India. The magazine is currently edited and published by Smt. Hansaji Yogendra, the President of The Yoga Institute.

Yoga and Total Health Magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of yoga philosophy, practice, and its benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual health. The magazine also features articles on various aspects of the Yogic lifestyle, such as sattvic diet, pranayama, meditation, and yoga for specific health conditions.

The magazine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in yoga, whether they are beginners, experienced practitioners, or yoga teachers. It is also a good resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Yogic way of life.