Yoga as exercise

Those who participated in heated yoga sessions had significantly reduced depressive symptoms than those who did not in a randomized controlled clinical trial of people with moderate-to-severe depression, according to new research.

U.K. police descended on a yoga class in central England after a member of the public spotted people lying on the floor and reported a "mass killing."

Officers rushed to the spot with car sirens blaring only to find members of the class quietly meditating.

The Consulate General of India in Istanbul has organized the 9th International Day of Yoga in Sarayburnu Park, near the Bosphorus.

In 2014, the United Nations, with the contributions of 177 countries, including Türkiye, adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.

Organized by the Sakıp Sabancı Museum in collaboration with Cihangir Yoga, Müzede Yoga (Yoga in the Museum) celebrates its 10th anniversary on June 10 with an all-day program. The event will start early in the morning at SSM's Fıstıklı Terrace and continue at the Seed. Participants can register for Yoga classes at the Museum free of charge on the museum's website.

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)

You can now sip on an ice cold beer at a Vinyasa Yoga class in London. It’s called “Beer Yoga” and classes are hosted by Funzing UK in a traditional English pub.
They say it “complements the joy of drinking beer and the mindfulness of yoga.”