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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
300 ‘aqua devils' perform Jal Yoga in the backwaters of Krishna river
Vijayawada: While International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe, a few enthusiasts from Vijayawada performed a special yoga in water called 'Jal Yoga'. Around 300 members of the aqua devils welfare association gathered on the Krishna River on Saturday and performed Jal Yoga in the backwaters of the Prakasam Barrage. Gokaraju Gangaraju, former MP and vice-president of Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP), and BJP state media in-charge Pathuru Nagabhushanam also participated in Jal Yoga. The members of Aqua Devils performed Padmasana and Shavasana floating in the waters for more than 30 minutes. Gangaraju said that Aqua Devils is giving professional training in swimming. By combining yoga with swimming, the members mastered the art of Jal Yoga, he said, adding that it is a unique way of celebrating International Yoga Day. He urged everyone to make yoga part of their lives for healthy and happy living. Nagabhushanam observed that yoga is our heritage and culture. It is a gift that India gave to the world. He observed that practising swimming is the best exercise.
Deccan Herald
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
International Yoga Day: Mangaluru hosts unique 'Jala yoga' event in swimming pool
Held at the Mangaluru City Corporation Swimming Pool, the event saw around 40 members of an amateur swimmers' group perform yoga postures such as Padmasana and Shavasana while floating in 16-feet-deep water.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Malvi Malhotra on how yoga improves holistic well-being; says ‘It has helped me in my emotional, mental and physical wellbeing'
Every year, June 21 is celebrated as International Yoga Day to promote the many benefits of yoga for mind, body, and soul. For actress Malvi Malhotra, yoga is more than just a fitness routine—it's a way of life that nurtures her emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Malvi, who began her acting journey with the popular TV show Udaan, has remained consistent in her yoga practice over the years. Recently, as she underwent a demanding physical transformation for her upcoming Bollywood project, yoga once again became her strongest ally. Talking about her fitness journey, Malvi shared, 'Fitness has always had paramount importance in my life and when it comes to yoga, we all know how important it is when it comes to a 360-degree holistic approach towards well-being. I have always practiced yoga and I know how much it has helped me in my emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.' She added how yoga helped her achieve her body goals without extreme measures: 'Even now, when I needed a certain fitness transformation in my body to lose 5 kgs, I resorted to yoga itself. From different forms of yoga like power yoga and vinyasa that helped me burn a lot of calories to increasing my overall physical activity with a good diet to help me gradually build muscle, I have done everything that was needed on my part.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Malvi further revealed her favorite poses, saying, 'My favourite asanas are Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vrikshasana, Natarajasana, and Paschimottanasana. I always start my day with Surya Namaskar followed by Phalakasana (plank pose) and Navasana (boat pose).' Wrapping up her message with positivity, she said, 'To sum things up, it's quite clear how much yoga has always been an important part of my life, irrespective of what my body goals are for that moment. I strongly recommend everyone to take out at least 30 minutes of their time in a day for yoga. Wishing everyone a very Happy International Yoga Day.'
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
International Yoga Day 2025: How Yoga can guide people towards sustainable living in a climate crisis
For centuries, many have described Yoga as the union of the body, mind and soul. But in today's context, that union must extend beyond the self. This is the time of climate disruption, when biodiversity is vanishing before our eyes and our generation is burdened by ecological grief, and this is when Yoga might be able to come out as our saviour by transcending its meaning of being a personal practice and instead becoming a planetary ethic. Balance is an important keyword to Yoga, but how balanced really is our world, where glaciers are melting as we practice breathing exercises in an air-conditioned room? The principles of Yoga have always been seamlessly aligned with sustainability, because how do we perform an asana (yogic posture) and forget what we are standing on? This alignment becomes clearer when we return to the foundational philosophy of the practice. Patanjali's eightfold path—Ashtanga Yoga outlines a way of living while being mindful of our current ecological reality. When each limb of Ashtanga Yoga is understood and practiced fully, it serves as a guide for planetary responsibility. In popular practice, the first two limbs - Yama and Niyama- are skipped over, but they are where sustainability actually begins. Yama highlights the relationship with the world, consisting of principles like Ahimsa (non-violence): Does what I choose to buy, eat or use harm another life—human or not? And Aparigraha (non-hoarding) which in a world obsessed with accumulation—of wealth and material feels extremely necessary given the urgency of time we are living in. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo All of these values play out every day in our daily lives, in what we use, what we waste, what we carry, and what we let go of—this is why they are far from abstract. Niyama focuses on the inner self with principles like Shaucha, usually translated as cleanliness. It asks us to keep our surroundings, along with ourselves, pure. Tapas, also known as austerity or self-discipline is extremely important to live consciously in a world immersed in the culture of convenience, and Santosha or contentment, reminds us to be happy in what little we have and push back against the constant desire for more. Next comes Asana, or postures—this is the limb most people are reminded of when they think of Yoga. But these postures themselves are a reflection of nature and not isolated exercises. When we stretch into Vrikshasana, we take inspiration from the vrikshas (trees), standing tall, steady, and rooted. When we do Padmasana, the lotus pose, we are reminded to remain clear and bloom even amidst mud or filth just as a lotus does. This is incredibly ironic. We attempt to shape ourselves into nature's forms while on the mat, but forget what we are becoming the moment we step off of it. If we want to become like the trees, we can't be the ones cutting them down. Another limb is Pranayama. It teaches us to observe energy as a flow. Inhale, pause, exhale, pause—this reflects how nature works. Breath is the most direct link between humans and the environment. Every inhalation draws oxygen from plants, and every exhalation releases carbon dioxide, which plants use to sustain life. Pranayama highlights this cycle, this interdependence between humanity and nature. T hen comes Pratyahara—the withdrawal of the self from external distractions. This means stepping away from noise. The noise of endless consumption. This is the ability to pause and notice what's enough. Dharana and Dhyana—concentration and meditation—train us in attention. Focus is a form of care. Meditation, when rooted in awareness, creates space for empathy—for forests, oceans, and everything we share this planet with. When you truly pay attention, the Earth is impossible to ignore. The final limb is Samadhi or transcendence. This is a union and also losing. Letting of the illusion that separated the self and the world. This means recognizing that the soil we stand on, the air we breathe and the water we drink are extensions of the same material that sustains us. This means, we are one with nature and nature is one with us. The eightfold path is more than ancient wisdom needed to be admired, it serves as a guide for real sustainable living. This Yoga Day, we don't need to stretch further—we need to return closer. To nature. Because if truly understood, Yoga doesn't just align the spine, it aligns us back with the Earth. By: Shubhanshi Chakraborty, Sustainability expert and a young Author One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Hans India
12 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Mangaluru Marks International Yoga Day with Unique ‘Jalayoga' Display
Mangaluru: In a creative celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga, Mangaluru witnessed a unique demonstration of Jalayoga—a form of yoga practised in water—at the city's main public swimming pool. Around 40 members of a local amateur swimming group participated in the event, performing traditional yoga postures such as Padmasana and Shavasana while floating in the pool's 16-foot-deep water. Organisers said the buoyancy of water eased pressure on the muscles, allowing participants to hold poses with greater ease and stability. 'Jalayoga is a blend of asanas, breathing techniques and meditation performed in water. It helps in improving flexibility, muscle strength, and also induces a deep sense of calm,' said one of the organisers. A highlight of the event was the unusual gesture by S.M. Shivaprakash, retired Dean of the Mangaluru University of Fisheries, who wrote a postcard to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while swimming in the pool. 'Dear Modiji, Happy International Yoga Day. I am writing this postcard while swimming in the pool. Fit India – Shivaprakash, Mangaluru,' read the message, which attracted attention for its novelty. Speaking to reporters, Shivaprakash said the Prime Minister had played a key role in taking yoga to the global stage. 'Yoga is the harmony of mind, body, and soul. I wanted to show how it can be practised in water and still convey its essence,' he said. The event was organised under this year's Yoga Day theme—One Earth, One Health—with the support of the Mangaluru City Corporation Swimming Pool. Participants described the experience as both physically rejuvenating and mentally refreshing. 'This was our first Jalayoga session, and it's been memorable,' said group member Chandrahass Shetty. The event underlined how yoga continues to evolve with creative expressions, while retaining its core as a tool for holistic well-being.
