Mumbai, The oldest organized Yoga centre in the world, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, has lined up a series of programmes on the occasion of International Yoga Day on 21st June 2016. The programmes at The Yoga Institute, Santacruz (Prabhat Colony next to Santacruz station), start from 9.30 am onwards till 6 pm. A free Serbior Citizens Camp starts from 10 am till 1 pm. Kohinoor Hospital is organizing a free medical checkup camp from 10 am to 2 pm. There is a free women’s camp from 1:30 am to 430 pm. The Jetking Corporate Camp starts at 930 am till 12.30 pm. The Excise & Customs Department is organizing a special camp for 400 senior officer participants from 4 pm to 6 pm.
The list of locations where The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, is organizing other programmes during the day are: Mantralaya; BSNL Juhu; Nuclear Power Corporation of India, BARC, Anushakti Nagar, Deonar; University of Mumbai Kalina; Siemens Worli; Kiprosh; Dedicated Healthcare Services TPA (India) Pvt. Ltd.; The Commissioner Of Customs (Gen), Air Cargo Complex, Sahar, Andheri (East); Silvassa Gujarat; Crosswords (Turner Road, Kemps Corner, Vashi - Inorbit Mall); India Rare Earth Ltd.; Bank of India Main branch Fort, Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai; Indian Bank, 18th Floor, Maker Tower, Cuffe Parade; Ali Yavar Jung, Deaf and Dumb School Bandra; Poddar School Santacruz; The Pr. Accountant General (Audit)-I, Indian Audit and Accounts Department; Food Corporation of India; Airport Special Cargo Commissionerate; My Care Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; ONGC High Building; Gujarati School; Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homeopathic Institute, Palghar; Western Railway, Mumbai Central; HUDCO, NTPC, Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC; KES International School, S. V. Road , Khar (West); Exim Bank, World Trade Centre; NSIC Dadar W; National College, Mumbai Green Chapter, Bandra; Enforcement Directorate, Ballard Estate; St. Johns Universal School Goregaon W; Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior college, Kandivali W; Jamnabai Narsee School Juhu; Lions Club, Najma Heptullah Hall, Anand Nagar Beside Reliance Energy Office, Santacruz (E); Lions Club Khar Pupils School, SV Road, Near khar police station; CNM School Santacruz E; Indian Education Society New English School Near Kherwadi police station, Bandra East; Oriental Bank of Commerce Prabhadevi; Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior college Gorai; Billabong Juhu; Central Excise Intelligence Ballard Estate; and Ryan International School Malad (W) amongst others.
The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, the oldest organized Yoga Centre in the world, was founded on 25th December, 1918 by the Founder Shri Yogendraji. It found a permanent base in Santacruz, Mumbai, in 1948. Spread over one acre of land amidst nature, with three buildings dedicated to Yogic activities, this non-profit organization has been running on its own strength for 9 decades now. About 1000 persons visit the Institute every day for training, health benefits and consultations. The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, has spearheaded the “Yoga for the Householder” movement in the world. Over the last 9 decades, it has been in the forefront of spreading the benefits of classical Yoga to the common man. Its work includes significant research programmes on heartcare, hypertension, respiratory problems, diabetes, orthopaedic conditions and stress related problems. Over 1,000 people visit The Yoga Institute and various courses every day. It has also developed pioneering programmes for women including offering guidance for harmony in marital life, pregnancy ante-natal and post-natal classes. To make the practice of Yoga fit into today’s lifestyle milieu, it simplifies Asanas, Kriyas, Pranayamas, meditation, etc. It catalyzes the Yoga movement and makes the benefit available to large sections of the population, who cannot physically visit the premises.
SMT. HANSAJI JAYADEVA YOGENDRA (DIRECTOR OF THE YOGA INSTITUTE)
A dynamic and charismatic personality, Smt. Hansaji, wife of Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra and present Director of The Yoga Institute, has dedicated her life to the running of the Institute and to teaching yoga as a way of life in a completely practical way. Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva has been selected as “Woman of the Year 2000” by the American Biographical Institute, U.S.A. for her outstanding accomplishment and the noble example she has set for her peers and entire community. She is perhaps best known throughout the nation due to her involvement in the popular television series ’Yoga for Better Living’, first aired in 1980. She was recognized for her contribution to Women’s Health through the award presented by SPARC. She has conducted several seminars and lecture tours in India and in Europe, Australia, Canada, Pakistan, Hong Kong and United States of America. She has also authored many Yoga books and articles. She was invited by the National Council for Education Research and Training along with Dr. Jayadeva to advise on formulating a Yoga education syllabus for schools nationwide.
Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra has been in forefront of The yoga movement in the last four decades, as a teacher, teacher-educator, an excellent communicator in the Television medium, and as an author of several books on Yoga. She lends a patient ear to anyone who takes his/her problem to her and provides an insight which helps the person to get a grip and find a satisfactory solution. Thus she is a caring counsellor too.
Born in 1947, Smt Hansaji was a frequent visitor to The Yoga Institute even while she was studying for B.Sc. and later, for a degree in Law. When she married Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, it was a turning point in Hansaji’s life. With her innate charm and capacity, she brought about dramatic changes in the Institute. The ladies’ wing was expanded and she enthused a dynamism and radiance to all the activities. She took over as the Director at The Yoga Institute in the year 1997. She brings a special energy wherever she goes and is a popular orator throughout the country. She has authored several Yoga books in English and Gujarati. The television serial, ‘Yoga for Better Living’ has been aired three times on the National network and is very well appreciated. She, together with her illustrious husband has travelled widely and shares her knowledge with all selflessly and with grace. She has also been the President of International Board of Yoga.
