By Sowmya Ayyar Many staunch yoga leaders emphatically declare that yoga has always been inclusive of gender. In theory, this is true: yogic philosophy recognizes the inherent unity and complementarity of masculine and feminine energies. In practice, the his-story and leadership of modern yoga tell a more complicated story. When we look at our present-day institutions, we find men overwhelmingly at the top of the hierarchical chains, directing lineages, founding schools, shap

Burning Bright Without Burning Out by Jyotsna Sistla is a candid reflection on how burnout can quietly disguise itself as dedication—especially when passion and purpose blur into overwork. Tracing her journey from intense pandemic-era teaching to an unexpected return to corporate life, Jyotsna shows how yoga moved beyond āsana into boundaries, breath, and daily restraint. The piece gently reframes strength as self-awareness, not endurance, and explores how Tapas (discipline)

Working mothers often carry two jobs: the paid work everyone sees, and the unpaid work that keeps life running—caregiving, planning, cooking, cleaning, remembering. This invisible load isn’t just time; it’s constant context-switching, which can leave the nervous system “always on.” If “self-care” feels like another task, this piece offers a different approach: a realistic yoga framework built on micro-practices that fit into the life you already live—so yoga becomes a refuge

Yoga has always been about awareness — of body, breath, and mind. In today’s plugged-in world, that awareness must also extend to how we use technology. From AI-led classes to wearable trackers, tech can either deepen our practice or distract from it. The choice lies in how consciously we integrate it into the mat — and into life.

Spirit Tech is one of the most exciting intersections of science and consciousness. In this article Meghana Dwaraka writes about her experience at Human+Tech Week.

The craze around longevity lately has been fascinating to witness. Whether it's the investments in the sector or the flood of...

Joints are our silent supporters. They carry us through life—every step, twist, reach, and stretch. But with age, these very joints start...

The wishlist For a long time I had been hearing about MahaKumbh, the once in a lifetime event to take dip in the holy Triveni Sangam. I...

By Priya Sukhwani The yoga festival was a gathering of yoga enthusiasts from all over the country. This year marked the 30th anniversary...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Once every 12 years, all the seers, saints and aspirants of spiritual knowledge congregate at the confluence...

Our president Sowmya Ji's take on her recently attended conference at the American Academy of Religion

Mindful advice for the Modern Seeker

By Pragya Bhatt Vice president WICCI Karnataka As a software engineer turned yoga teacher, it’s safe to say I have a very intimate...

By Riya Davda. Riya Davda is a yoga instructor and wellness practitioner who began her teaching journey at the age of 19. She was...

A research based article on understanding Yoga .

By Medha Bhaskar, Co-founder and Senior Yoga Teacher at Amrutha Bindu Yoga, a Bangalore based yoga studio. She is also the Vice-President...

Interview by Adiguru Prakriti with Our President and founder of NGO Prafull Oorja, Ms.Sowmya Ayyar

Unlocking the mystery of Lalita Sahastranamam by dentist turned Yoga practitioner Dr. Yashaswini B Raj

A dip into the inner engineering of Yoga works

A take by one of our leadership member Medha Bhaskar on the ideology of International Yoga Day