A considerable amount of confusion seems to prevail in the minds of many who come to this Institute (The Yoga Institute of Santacruz) for the study of Yoga. Unless such persons help themselves to remove many inhibitions, there is little scope for them to realize true Yoga. When one wants to study Yoga, it is not…

Isn’t It !? Ignite the fires, Strike up the band, Cleansing all thoughts, May I now stand? In bright sunshine, Or through waters clear, Free from pain, Of doubt or fear. Let no shadow be cast, Nor dullness grow, From deep within, Small seeds I sow. The path leads on, How it calls to me,…

Fitness is not just getting yourself a gym membership. Fitness is achieved when body, mind and soul are all well integrated. And Yoga is the only answer and solution. So before your body and mind starts to wither and give up make Yoga your lifelong companion. By Jeenal Mehta – Yoga Educator Article published in…

The later Shri Yogendra, founder of The Yoga Institute of Santacruz was also a poet. Under the pen-name Masta Mani he wrote many poems and melodiously expresses positive philosophy like in The Yogi: Mani Haribhai Desai became Shri Yogendra after receiving traditional training in Yoga from Paramahamsa Madhavadasaji at Malsar, Gujarat, India. The banyan roots grace A pitched dark night, And the…

Dear Yoga Friends & Enthusiasts, Daniel Fonseca & Jeenal Mehta will be soon leaving to Ujjain for taking part in the 3rd International Yoga Seminar organized by Ujjain Yoga Life Society.   This Seminar on Yoga will focus on the scientific knowledge of Yoga and offer various opportunities for a structured dialogue on the major issues…

Dear Yoga Aspirants, This year of 2012 was filled with Yoga. After conducting various Yoga Teacher Traning programs in Bali – Indonesia, Minas Gerais – Brazil and Chiang Mai – Thailand we have arrived closer to the last quater of the year. And, we are now announcing the last Yoga Teacher Training Program of the…

  World Householders’ Yoga Convention 25th & 26th December 2012   The Yoga Institute of Santacruz, Mumbai, India – The Oldest Organized Yoga Center in the World completes 94 years of existence on 25th December, 2012. Celebrating this auspicious occasion, we cordially invite you to the World Householders’ Yoga Convention 2012. EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS:  EXHIBITION: Learn…

“A significant number young adults are showing adverse effects of stress on their physical and mental health that result in emotional disturbances, faulty eating habits and overall lifestyle disorders. Long term stress is also the cause of several diseases along with personal and family problems.” Yogic techniques for relaxation are very practical techniques to restore…

Millions of people head towards Asia every year to have (besides the travelling experience) an encounter with eastern philosophies and practices which allows for self-healing, self-discovery and self-empowerment. Among alternative medicine systems, therapies, and many other technical systems (including massage, martial arts, dances, etc, etc) one of the famous and inspiring subjects that attract people…

Dear Yoga friends & enthusiasts, Yesterday we completed our 1 month Yoga Teacher Training Course – 200 hours – Chiang Mai, Thailand – June 2012. It was a beautiful month for all us, it was a success and a great accomplishment for all the participants. We grew all together: learning, studying, practicing, and enjoying!   …