Quality of life of patients doing yoga improved, according to the conclusions of “Results of a Pilot Yoga Intervention to Improve Pediatric Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life and Physical Activity and Parents’ Well-being”. This study, published in the January 2017 issue of “Rehabilitation Oncology”, concluded: “Our findings support the notion that yoga for pediatric cancer […]
Yoga in Hinduism
Yoga holds potential promise in helping improve PTSD, per University of North Carolina study
“Overall, the researchers found that yoga holds potential promise for helping improve anxiety, depression, PTSD and/or the psychological consequences of trauma”, according to a University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill news-release regarding a study by researchers at its School of Social Work. Release adds that the study “suggested that clinicians and service providers […]
Minnesota University studying effects of yoga on Parkinson’s disease
University of Minnesota (UMN) School of Nursing in Minneapolis is assessing “the effect of yoga on measures of oxidative stress; motor function; and non-motor function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease”. “Yoga, a popular exercise modality, uses poses, meditation, and breath-control techniques to help improve physical function and psychosocial wellbeing”, a UMN announcement states. Parkinson’s disease […]
Catholic school in Canada treats students with yoga in Mental Health Awareness Week
A Catholic elementary school in Alberta (Canada) treated its students with a yoga class on May four as a part of Mental Health Awareness Week initiative. Ecole Our Lady of the Rosary School (EOLRS) in Sylvan Lake, a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 2 publicly funded English-French Catholic school, whose “Motto” is “Learning, Listening and Following Jesus” […]
yoga’s role in slowing brain decline – Research by Providence hospital
Supported by Alzheimer’s Association grant, Rhode Island Hospital in Providence researchers are studying whether regular practice of yoga can “help a brain in slow decline”. It is “recruiting people with mild cognitive disorder” to study whether yoga can improve their condition. “Yoga is an ancient practice known to improve mental, spiritual and physical well-being among […]
Dubai hosting mega Yoga festival
Dubai is reportedly expecting over 10,000 people from various parts of the world participating in mass yoga sessions in the two-day all-inclusive XYoga Dubai Festival on February 19 and 20. Powered by XDubai and Dubai Tourism and dubbed as festival of the body and the mind, this open to the public free event, claimed to […]
Vatican urged to decipher its position on Yoga
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed is urging Vatican to clarify its official stand on yoga. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Roman Catholic priests, bishops and other officials kept on making varying statements about yoga, taking different stands. But many Roman Catholics world […]
Zed asks Pope to clarify stand on yoga
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed is urging His Holiness Pope Francis to clarify his and Vatican’s official stand on yoga. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Roman Catholic priests, bishops and other officials kept on making varying statements about yoga, taking different stands. […]
Hindus ask health insurers to cover yoga
Hindus are asking health insurance companies to cover yoga in health plans. Calling including yoga in healthcare a “step in the positive direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, suggested all health insurers to incorporate yoga in the lives of their members. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of […]
Relation between Yoga and Peace
What is Yoga? How can it help bring peace? What is the Relation between Yoga and Peace? Yoga is a technique which unites the body, mind and spirit. Yoga relieves you from stress and tension. It is stress that causes weakness, anger, jealousy and all the negative emotions. When you get rid of stress using breathing […]
Hindus urge Filipinos to continue benefitting from yoga
Hindus have urged Filipinos to continue reaping the benefits of yoga, despite some unkind statements in the media. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that yoga, although introduced and nourished by Hinduism, was a world heritage and liberation powerhouse to be utilized by all. According to Patanjali who […]
Hindus condemn Washington DC yoga tax
Hindus are critical of Washington DC imposing tax on yoga, which went into effect today. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who strongly criticized the attempts to regulate yoga in the past by various states in USA, has urged Washington DC to reconsider it and keep the sales tax exemption on yoga. Zed, who is President […]
Hindus want ‘Yoga Room’ at Sydney’s second airport
Hindus have asked for including “Yoga Room” in the plan for $2.4 billion Sydney’s second international airport, which was recently approved by Australia government. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this new airport in Badgerys Creek should seriously consider providing yoga space for the passengers if it […]
Albuquerque Public Schools offering yoga (New Mexico, USA)
Hindus have applauded Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) in New Mexico (USA) for reportedly offering yoga in its various schools, and have urged all New Mexico school districts to do the same for their pupils. Calling it a “step in the right direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested […]
Yoga for Modern age
The breathing exercise of the yoga system that is generally practiced is just the beginning of the system. Meditation on the Supersoul is just a step forward. Achievement of wonderful material success is also only a step forward. But to attain direct contact with the Supersoul and to take dictation from Him is the highest […]
Yoga Room launched at Chicago O’Hare Airport
Hindus have applauded launching of “Yoga Room” at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, calling it a “step in right direction”. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Burlington International Airport Vermont—all in USA, already offer yoga facilities. “Yoga Room” at O’Hare International Airport, located on Terminal three Rotunda and opened on December 10, “provides […]
New Jersey’s Catholic hospital integrated yoga, Hindus welcome
Patients of the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark (New Jersey, USA) will soon be receiving therapeutic yoga classes available at the hospital, according to Center release. The introduction of these yoga classes is part of the Center’s holistic and comprehensive approach to weight loss. “Studies have shown that regular […]
Canada’s Edmonton Public Schools offering yoga, Hindus laud
Hindus have applauded Edmonton Public Schools (Alberta, Canada) for reportedly introducing for-credit yoga classes from this semester, and have urged all schools in Canada to do the same for their pupils. Calling it a “step in the right direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested all schools of […]
San Diego Museum offers Yoga
Hindus have applauded San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) in California (USA) for launching yoga on its premises. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it as “a step in the right direction” to make yoga available to Museum patrons and others. Yoga, introduced and nourished by world’s oldest […]
White House made Yoga an Easter Egg Roll event
Hindus have lauded White House for including yoga in “135th White House Easter Egg Roll” held in the South Lawn of White House in Washington DC on April one. A “Yoga Garden” was listed under annual Easter Egg Roll “Events” on the White House website. “Come enjoy a session of yoga from professional instructors”, it said […]