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Time of India
22-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hyderabad sees surge in Iyengar Yoga followers: Props-based style helps prevent injuries, aids rehab; gaining traction in treating knee pain, cancer recovery
HYDERABAD: Among the many yoga styles gaining popularity in Hyderabad, Iyengar Yoga is steadily rising for its focus on alignment, safety, and therapeutic benefits. Developed by BKS Iyengar, the style uses props like blocks, belts, bolsters, and backbending rods to enhance postures and prevent injuries. Zarna Mohan, one of the few certified Iyengar Yoga teachers in Hyderabad, said interest in the practice has grown over the past decade. 'Ten years ago, only 10 to 12 people attended sessions. Now, over 100 practise regularly,' she said. 'People come to learn how it helps with knee issues and even cancer rehabilitation.' Its therapeutic value has drawn athletes, as the style aids in building core strength. 'Iyengar Yoga is anatomy-oriented and backed by science,' said Ramya Pastakia of a studio in Himayatnagar. 'People realise correct alignment is key to a true yoga experience.'
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Day 5 of SPIC MACAY fest a warm, melodic embrace
The 10th International Convention of SPIC MACAY, being held at IIT Hyderabad, continued to unfold a vibrant tapestry of sacred music and deep cultural immersion on Day 5. The day began with a diverse array of workshops that showcased India's cultural and spiritual depth. Participants started their mornings with Hatha Yoga sessions led by Swami Tyagarajananda and Zarna Mohan, alongside tranquil meditation sessions with the Brahma Kumaris offering a grounding start steeped in discipline and mindfulness. There was Dhrupad training by Ustad Wasiffuddin Dagar, and Hindustani vocal sessions by Jayateerth Mevundi, giving young participants a direct experience of India's classical music traditions. Adding a Western twist, the Neemrana Music Foundation Choir introduced foundational elements of Western classical music and harmony, offering a rare blend of global and local musical pedagogy. Visual and performing arts had their moment in the spotlight too. Kathakali was taught by veteran Kalamandalam Balasubramaniam, bringing the dramatic storytelling dance form alive. Participants also explored traditional art through hands-on sessions in Gond painting with Bhajju Shyam, Majuli mask-making with Hem Chandra Goswami, Cheriyal painting with D Vaikuntam, and Kalamkari with Niranjan Jonnalagadda — each rooted in centuries-old folk traditions. The afternoon took on a spiritual tone. A meditative choral performance by the Neemrana Music Foundation Choir opened the session, gracefully blending Indian and Western sacred music motifs. This was followed by a deeply moving Shabad Kirtan by Bhai Gurudev Singh Hazuri, who performed Sikh devotional hymns that filled the hall with peace and introspection.
