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Time of India
18-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
From Rumi Darwaza to Gomti River: LU promotes holistic wellness ahead of Yoga Day celebrations
We wanted to showcase yoga as an integral part of our culture and what better way to do it than at a historical site like Rumi Darwaza!– Amarjeet Yadav Lucknow's iconic Rumi Darwaza became a hub of holistic fitness when students from the Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine of the Lucknow University , gathered at the monument on Monday morning to spread awareness about holistic fitness ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day to be celebrated on June 21, 2025. This initiative was meant to promote the message that just as yoga is essential for our health, a clean and balanced environment is equally vital hence this activity was held on the banks of River Gomti which is the lifeline of our city!– Amarjeet Yadav, faculty coordinator, Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine, LU A group of 12 yoga trainers demonstrated a series of asanas, including Anjaneyasana, Virabhadrasana, and Trikonasana. They then introduced pranayama techniques, featuring bhramari, anulom-vilom and surya namaskar, which drew an enthusiastic applause from the crowd. The architecture's majestic aura enhanced the overall sense of calm and unity. BCCL Amarjeet Yadav, faculty coordinator of Department of Yoga, said, 'The trainers were adorned in saris and Rumi Darwaza, being a signature monument of Lucknow, served as the perfect backdrop. All women trainers were included to spread the message of women empowerment.' BCCL In another symbolic initiative, the trainers also gathered at Kudiya Ghat earlier this month to perform yoga on the boats tied along the banks of river Gomti. 'Yoga promotes wellness, and a large part of wellness is achieved when we keep our ecosystem clean and balanced. To nurture civilization, a river is a lifeline and it is essential for us to take care of our water bodies to maintain the ecosystem for our survival,' Yadav added. -With inputs from Amina Ashraf
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Wellness enthusiasts celebrate fusion of yoga, legacy
Lucknow: A yoga session was organised at Rumi Darwaza on Monday as part of the 11th International Yoga Day 2025 celebrations. During the session, organised by department of yoga, faculty of yoga and alternative medicine, Lucknow University, participants performed 'asanas' like Anjaneyasana, Virabhadrasana, Trikonasana, and 'pranayama' practices including Bhramari, Anulom Vilom, and Surya Namaskar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Faculty coordinator, yoga department, Amarjeet Yadav said, "Practising yoga at iconic heritage sites like Rumi Darwaza not only promotes wellness but also deepens our connection with India's rich cultural legacy. It's a fusion of physical health and patriotic pride." A workshop on 'Impact of Pranayama on the Body' was also held at the Yoga Hall. Yogacharya Kishore Kumar Shukla led sessions on Bhastrika, Ujjayi, and Nadi Shodhan, emphasizing the role of 'pranayama' role in strengthening the respiratory system and energizing the body. The event highlighted yoga's holistic benefits on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Wake up energised: 6 morning yoga asanas to overcome body stiffness
Do you often wake up feeling stiff, sluggish, or heavy in your body? Rest assured, we are not alone. Morning stiffness is a common issue, especially if the lifestyle involves long hours of sitting or poor sleep posture. But the good news is, just a few minutes of yoga can help ease that tightness and recharge our body naturally. Practising yoga in the morning gently wakes up our muscles, improves blood flow, and sets a positive tone for the rest of the day. Here are 6 simple yoga poses that can help us shake off that stiffness and start our mornings with renewed energy. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) This stretch loosens your hamstrings, calves, and lower back—those areas that usually tense up during the season. This also circulates blood to your brain, energizing you more awake. How to do: Stand with feet hip-distance apart. Bend from hips and fold forward, having head and arms hang down. Gently bend knees if needed. Hold for 30 seconds and breathe. Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow Pose) A flowing progression from arching to rounding your spine, this sequence opens up the spine and releases tension in the back muscles, relieving stiffness. How to do: Start on all fours with wrists under shoulders and knees under hips. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Inhale and lower your belly and lift your chest (Cow Pose). Exhale and round your spine and tuck your chin (Cat Pose). Repeat 10 rounds slowly. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose) This hip-opening stretch reverses the cold weather and sitting tightness, enhancing hip mobility and front body length. How to do: Stand on one foot and bend the other knee to the ground. Lower your hips down and push up onto your chest. Hold for 30 seconds on each side. Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) This rotating pose relaxes tension in your spine and hips and is rumoured to stimulate digestion and improve balance. How to do it: Stand with legs shoulder-width apart. Keep arms parallel to the ground. Hold your right arm forward, and then turn your torso to swing down your left arm to your right foot. Hold for 30 seconds, and then repeat on the opposite side. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) Bridge Pose firms up your back, legs, and glutes and opens your chest, counteracting winter's tendency to round the shoulders. How to do it: Lay back on the floor with knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Press hips up toward the ceiling and push feet and arms into the floor. Hold 30 seconds and slowly lower. Tadasana (Mountain Pose) with Side Stretch This simple and effective pose firms up posture, extends the spine, and energises your whole body. How to do: Stand with feet together. Breathe in and lift arms above your head. Breathe out and lean slightly to the right, stretching along left side. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on the opposite side. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
