Hindu philosophy

After the idea of an International Yoga Day was proposed to the U.N. General Assembly in 2014, 177 countries co-sponsored the resolution, as the ancient practice brings not only peace and harmony to people but also unity to countries, Indian Ambassador to Turkey Sanjay Panda has said.

You are not just an experienced business woman on corporate communications and public relations, but also a charismatic speaker, coach, choreographer, yoga teacher, singer, dancer. Could you describe yourself with just one word?

NB: One word? 'Yogini'! (Yoga master and spiritual teacher)

A group of Turkish yoga athletes have won first place in the fourth World Yoga Choreography Championship with their chorography called "Stop Water Pollution."

Initiated with a proposition by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, June 21 was proclaimed International Yoga Day by the United Nations on Dec. 11, 2014. The aim of worldwide recognition was to primarily raise awareness on the benefits of yoga.

Japan's education minister apologized on April 25 for using an official car to visit a yoga studio, but denied claims that the facility was offering "sexy private yoga."

The Consulate General of India in Istanbul and Bursa is celebrating the Third International Day of Yoga. Organized in the Kalamış Park and at Akmerkez Rooftop in Istanbul and on the FSM Bulvar in Bursa, the free event includes yoga practice sessions, breathing exercises, and demonstration of different styles of yoga for all.

Christina Mpompa is doing some Yoga while her boyfriend Sakis Tanimanides is busy as the host of the Greek version of the reality show “Survivor” in Santo Domingo.

She followed him there, of course, and doesn’t seem to mind a lot by the fact that he is so busy… She has her yoga and with just one photo the Instagram went crazy!

Experience the benefits of sound therapy, using gongs and crystal bowls. Learn about the powers of sound waves and tone on the human body down to your every last cell, and how the powers of sound can be used for healing. Sound therapy with Vasiliki Kousouni and Anastasio Matzouka takes place Saturday, May 6, from 6 to 7.30 p.m. at the Athens Yoga Center in Panormou.

Turkish officials have decided to review a directive which banned religious symbols and playing music specific to various religions at yoga studios.

Having religious symbols and playing music specific to various religions at yoga centers has been banned according to a directive released by the Sports for Everyone Federation of Turkey (H?S), with officials arguing they aimed to take measures against missionary activities with the directive.