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  • Breathe better with yoga: 5 simple asanas to improve lung capacity and respiratory wellness

    Increased pollution and sedentary living compromise the lung health. From improving posture to expanding chest capacity, these five yoga poses can support lung function, calm the nervous system, and help you breathe easier, one mindful movement at a time.

  • How to manage stress and weight naturally with yoga and breathwork?

    How to manage stress and weight naturally with yoga and breathwork?

    Stress fuels excess cortisol, the notorious “stress hormone,” which sabotages weight management by encouraging fat storage, poor sleep, and cravings. Yoga expert reveals how simple practices, from pranayama to mindful eating, can restore hormonal balance, and help you manage weight naturally.

  • 4 yoga poses you should try if you suffer from frequent back pain

    4 yoga poses you should try if you suffer from frequent back pain

    Best yoga poses: With a sedentary lifestyle, it is not uncommon to experience back pain. While there’s little one can do about working long hours, much can be done otherwise, starting with some simple yoga poses that can help bring relief. Here are 4 yoga poses that work better for long-term cure.

  • Best standing yoga poses that will boost your energy in just 2 minutes

    Best standing yoga poses that will boost your energy in just 2 minutes

    Best exercises: Studies show that just two minutes of standing yoga poses can increase self-esteem and energy levels. It also improves your posture and calms the nervous system.

  • Best fitness tips: 10 things to know before you start practicing yoga

    Best fitness tips: 10 things to know before you start practicing yoga

    Yoga poses: Practicing yoga is less about perfect poses and impressive stretches, and more about slowing down, breathing and learning to notice. Here are a few things you need to know before you start your first stretch.

  • Shilpa Shetty performs Malasana pose with ease; lists its health benefits to encourage fans

    Shilpa Shetty performs Malasana pose with ease; lists its health benefits to encourage fans

    Shilpa Shetty is back on the gram with her fitness video, encouraging followers to stay motivated on a Monday. Her video shows her performing the Malasana pose, a mobility move that comes with various health benefits. Take a look!

  • Mental health benefits of Savasana: Best yoga pose to boost melatonin production, improve mood

    Mental health benefits of Savasana: Best yoga pose to boost melatonin production, improve mood

    Shavasana, or the corpse pose, is not just a closing ritual in yoga practices.  From calming the heart to easing asthma, research shows that this conscious rest can transform the body and mind. Here’s how.

  • Neha Dhupia gives a befitting reply to age-shaming, credits Yoga for her glow in her 40s

    Neha Dhupia gives a befitting reply to age-shaming, credits Yoga for her glow in her 40s

    At a dermatology conference, Neha Dhupia gracefully addressed an uncomfortable question about her looks, turning it into a powerful message against age-shaming and unrealistic beauty expectations imposed on women.

  • Celebrity fitness coach Yogesh Bhateja says he advocates Yoga and Intermittent diet

    Celebrity fitness coach Yogesh Bhateja says he advocates Yoga and Intermittent diet

    Fitness coach Yogesh Bhateja, who has trained celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, Sonu Sood, Kapil Sharma, Tamannah Bhatia, was in Delhi for a quick chat with Moneycontrol. During the conversation he spoke about how he helps celebs achieve their desirable body for the projects. He also advised youngsters and others to not follow any diets without taking a professional's help. Yogesh also said that he is an advocate of Yoga along with hardcore exercises as it keeps you calmer. He says that intermittent diet is something he supports. All this and more in this healthier chat. Do watch.

  • What science says about yoga, meditation, and the human brain

    What science says about yoga, meditation, and the human brain

    Yoga and meditation offer science-backed tools to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and foster emotional balance. The essential skills for thriving in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world

  • On International Yoga Day, the world needs to tap into one of India’s greatest contributions

    On International Yoga Day, the world needs to tap into one of India’s greatest contributions

    Human life span is increasing on the heels of great advances in medical technology. However, it doesn’t ensure that quality of life is satisfactory. Yoga is now a pillar on which enterprises are ensuring that ageing is not accompanied by undue loss of self-reliance

  • 9 soulful yoga destinations to explore this International Yoga Day

    9 soulful yoga destinations to explore this International Yoga Day

    Explore 9 soulful yoga destinations for International Yoga Day 2025—from Rishikesh to Bali—perfect for inner peace, wellness, and spiritual renewal.

  • Why Rishikesh is Called The Yoga Capital of The World — Things to Do Here

    Why Rishikesh is Called The Yoga Capital of The World — Things to Do Here

    International Yoga Day 2025: Discover why Rishikesh is the Yoga Capital of the World. Explore yoga, spiritual culture, and top things to do by the sacred Ganges and Himalayan foothills.

  • International Yoga Day 2025: From spine to toe, why Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) is rated among best yoga poses

    International Yoga Day 2025: From spine to toe, why Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) is rated among best yoga poses

    Best yoga pose: A good posture not only strengthens the spine and core but also stimulates digestive fire, supports hormonal health, and unlocks deep calm, making it a therapy for modern life. Often underestimated, the Locust pose (Shalabhasana) is a quiet yet powerful way to build full-body strength.

  • Best exercises: 5 top yoga asanas that boost inner peace and strength, promote sustainable lifestyle

    Best exercises: 5 top yoga asanas that boost inner peace and strength, promote sustainable lifestyle

    Yoga is a way of life rooted in ancient wisdom. It nurtures the connection between humans and nature, promoting inner peace while encouraging sustainable living. Here are the benefits of 5 key asanas along with tips on how to perform them correctly.

  • Best yoga asanas to reduce daily stress, support your nervous system

    Best yoga asanas to reduce daily stress, support your nervous system

    Yoga for stress relief: With simple techniques like breathing, meditation, and gentle yoga poses, you can calm the mind, relax the body, and restore balance. Practice these asanas to build clarity, emotional stability, and greater resilience to stress.

  • Yoga to prevent atherosclerosis: Improve blood flow with Bhujangasana, Anulom Vilom, more

    Yoga to prevent atherosclerosis: Improve blood flow with Bhujangasana, Anulom Vilom, more

    Best yoga poses for heart health: Yoga has both physical and mental health benefits. It can also supports your cardiovascular system from the inside out by improving blood flow, reducing stress, and encouraging healthier habits. Besides, it may also play a role in preventing Atherosclerosis.

  • Benefits of yoga: 7 ways yoga asanas boosts physical, mental, psychological health

    Benefits of yoga: 7 ways yoga asanas boosts physical, mental, psychological health

    Top benefits of yoga for health: Did you know that yoga not only has physical health  benefits but it can also uplift your mood, reduce stress, and support psychological healing. Here are few research backed reasons that can encourage you to practice yoga.

  • Benefits of Surya Namaskar: The ancient yogic practice of saluting the sun

    Benefits of Surya Namaskar: The ancient yogic practice of saluting the sun

    Surya Namaskar is a profound practice that embodies the essence of yoga—union of body, mind, and soul. It is a dynamic meditation, a pranic energiser, and a gateway to self-awareness. We chatted with a yoga instructor to understand the benefits of Surya Namaskar, the ancient yogic practice of saluting the sun.

  • Can yoga help in increasing height? Try these 10 best yoga poses to grow taller

    Can yoga help in increasing height? Try these 10 best yoga poses to grow taller

    Yoga benefits: While genetics largely determine height, studies suggest that introducing certain yoga poses into your routine may help you achieve your maximum potential by improving posture, flexibility, and body alignment. Here are 10 yoga poses that may help improve your height.

  • Best yoga asana: How Savasana, the Corpse Pose, rejuvenates the body and mind

    Best yoga asana: How Savasana, the Corpse Pose, rejuvenates the body and mind

    Benefits of Savasana Pose: Savasana may seem simple, but its power lies in its ability to restore, relax, and rejuvenate the body and mind. Take the time to practice this calming pose, so that you can unlock a wealth of benefits that contribute to your health and well-being.

  • Best yoga asana: Try Butterfly Pose every day to rejuvenate stiff and sluggish body, reduce stress

    Best yoga asana: Try Butterfly Pose every day to rejuvenate stiff and sluggish body, reduce stress

    Butterfly pose is a simple yoga asana for your wellness routine. You can practice it in the morning to wake up your body or in the evening to unwind. If you ever you feel stiff, sluggish, or overwhelmed, sit down, breathe deeply, and let this pose do its magic.

  • Best yoga asana: Why the Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) is the best exercise to balance body and mind

    Best yoga asana: Why the Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) is the best exercise to balance body and mind

    Best exercises to improve posture: Tree Pose helps with physical balance, mental focus, strength, and confidence. Whether you hold it for 10 seconds or a full minute, practicing this pose regularly can bring lasting benefits.

  • Stretch, warm up, and unwind: 10 yoga moves perfect for January weather

    Stretch, warm up, and unwind: 10 yoga moves perfect for January weather

    Wish to take your first step towards good health and a calm mind? Add these 10 yoga poses to your daily routine to stay warm, flexible, and balanced this January.

  • Best yoga asanas: Boost metabolism, stop weight gain with Child Pose, Surya Namaskar, others

    Best yoga asanas: Boost metabolism, stop weight gain with Child Pose, Surya Namaskar, others

    Benefits of yoga: Wondering how to combat winter weight gain, boost your metabolism, and overcome lethargy? Discover how dynamic yoga poses, twists, breathing techniques, and mindfulness can keep you fit, energised, and revitalised all winter long.

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