Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga - HSTY

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🌿🧘‍♀️

On June 29th, HSTY teacher Falguni Parikh had the joy of conducting a beautiful outdoor yoga session. Practicing in the fresh air created such a peaceful and uplifting atmosphere. It was wonderful to come together, move mindfully, breathe deeply, and simply be present in the moment.

Yoga is so much more than physical exercise. It is a spiritual journey that helps us reconnect with our true selves. Through conscious movement, breath, and stillness, we cultivate inner peace, clarity, compassion, and balance. Every practice is an opportunity to quiet the mind, open the heart, and deepen our connection with ourselves and the world around us.

Grateful to everyone who joined the session and shared their positive energy. May we continue to carry the calm, awareness, and joy of yoga into our everyday lives. 🙏🧘‍♀️🌿

🌿 𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 🇩🇰🧘

During the very first 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 at the Mohanji Peace Center Denmark, alongside Mohanji's main 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, many inspiring activities were taking place across different stages.

The 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 (HSTY) had the privilege of conducting its very first yoga session in Denmark, followed by Mohanji's powerful cleansing technique, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and shared this beautiful experience. 💛

One participant wrote: "𝐴 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 :) 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐺𝑎𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙."

Thank you to the wonderful team at 𝐌𝐏𝐂 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 for making this possible and for your warm support. 🙏

Mohanji Peace Center Danmark

𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲.

On this beautiful Sunday morning of July 4, HSTY practitioner Sudarshan along with MYC volunteer Mr. Samarth from India organized a heartwarming session of memorable, fun-filled yogic activities combined with sports and playful games for the little children at Badamakahan Anganwadi School located on Siddiah Road in Bangalore.

Approximately 15 children between the ages of 3 to 5 wholeheartedly participated in joyful movement, jumping activities, playful games, and rhythmic clapping exercises, creating beautiful memories filled with laughter and innocence.

To add to the joy of the day, books, pencils, shoppers, and erasers were lovingly distributed to all the children, and each book carried a small but meaningful message intended to inspire them on their journey of learning.

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲👩‍💼🖥️

On the morning of 30 June, The Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga trained instructor Pooja Gandhi was honored to conduct a Desk Yoga session for Microsoft, sharing simple yet effective techniques to help release tension caused by hectic meetings and demanding deadlines.

The session emphasized the importance of cultivating awareness through the breath and reconnecting with the body. Participants practiced gentle movements to relieve desk-related stiffness and release tension in the eyes, ears, wrists, and shoulders, followed by Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) to restore balance to both body and mind.

The participants engaged with great focus and enthusiasm, expressing their appreciation for the practical and calming techniques they could easily integrate into their daily work routine.

Our sincere thanks to Ruchika Gandhi for helping organize this session, and to Mr. Kishore K. Thangavelu from Microsoft for giving us the opportunity to share the timeless wisdom of yoga with their employees.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

On 28 June 2026, Mohanji Acharya Yastheel had the honour of representing both Mohanji Foundation South Africa and the Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga at the International Yoga Day Celebration, hosted by Gayathri Peedam South Africa.

The event held special significance as it commemorated 30 years of dedicated service by Gayathri Peedam South Africa in promoting spirituality, culture, and community well-being.

The celebration brought together various yoga schools and spiritual organisations in a shared expression of yoga’s timeless wisdom. Throughout the morning, attendees experienced a rich and diverse programme featuring yoga demonstrations, traditional dance performances, and insightful spiritual talks, all highlighting that yoga is far more than physical postures, it is a path towards inner transformation, self-awareness, and unity.

Representing the Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga, Yastheel presented a traditional yoga demonstration centred on the principles of balance, strength, stability, and conscious connection.

The event also showcased a variety of yoga traditions, including Laughter Yoga, Chair Yoga for professionals, and other contemporary and traditional approaches, demonstrating the inclusiveness and universality of yoga.

Participants were further inspired by profound discourses from His Holiness Swami Shankarananda Maharaji, the Guest of Honour, and Swami Mohana Bhaktananda Bharati, who eloquently spoke on the true essence of yoga as a means of cultivating inner connection, harmony, and expanded consciousness.

The celebration served as a powerful reminder that while yoga may be expressed through many different styles and practices, its ultimate purpose remains the same: the union of body, mind, and consciousness, leading to a life of balance, compassion, and self-realisation.


Mohanji Foundation South Africa
Yastheel Phalad

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

On 28 June 2026, Mohanji Acharya Yastheel had the honour of representing both Mohanji Foundation South Africa and the Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga at the International Yoga Day Celebration, hosted by Gayathri Peedam South Africa.

The event held special significance as it commemorated 30 years of dedicated service by Gayathri Peedam South Africa in promoting spirituality, culture, and community well-being.

The celebration brought together various yoga schools and spiritual organisations in a shared expression of yoga's timeless wisdom. Throughout the morning, attendees experienced a rich and diverse programme featuring yoga demonstrations, traditional dance performances, and insightful spiritual talks, all highlighting that yoga is far more than physical postures, it is a path towards inner transformation, self-awareness, and unity.

Representing the Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga, Yastheel presented a traditional yoga demonstration centred on the principles of balance, strength, stability, and conscious connection.

The event also showcased a variety of yoga traditions, including Laughter Yoga, Chair Yoga for professionals, and other contemporary and traditional approaches, demonstrating the inclusiveness and universality of yoga.

Participants were further inspired by profound discourses from His Holiness Swami Shankarananda Maharaji, the Guest of Honour, and Swami Mohana Bhaktananda Bharati, who eloquently spoke on the true essence of yoga as a means of cultivating inner connection, harmony, and expanded consciousness.

The celebration served as a powerful reminder that while yoga may be expressed through many different styles and practices, its ultimate purpose remains the same: the union of body, mind, and consciousness, leading to a life of balance, compassion, and self-realisation.



Mohanji South Africa

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢 𝐤𝐚 𝐀𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧🩷🎉

On 25th June, 2026, we celebrated International Day of Yoga at Mohanji ka Aangan, Saket, New Delhi.🧘‍♀️💛

Through a light and joyful session, children were introduced to Yoga as not just an activity, but a way of living. They learnt how practising Yoga daily can help build strength and flexibility, improve immunity, enhance focus and bring calmness to the mind.

We began with gentle warm-ups, which the children enjoyed with full attention and enthusiasm. Their energy grew as we moved from asanas into Surya Namaskar.

The session concluded with the calming humming of Bhramari Pranayama and a few moments of silence that were deeply felt by all.

After the session, the children shared that they felt happy and lighter. We ended the morning with full hearts and a delicious mid-day meal for the Aangan children.

The Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga successfully conducted a 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

During seven comprehensive sessions, participants had the opportunity to learn and practice the fundamentals of pranayama under the expert guidance of Usha Lakshminarayanan, the main faculty member of HSTY. Practical demonstrations throughout the course were conducted by Sudarshan, helping participants understand the correct techniques and subtle aspects of each practice.

The course covered one cleansing technique (kriya) and eight classical pranayama practices:
1. Yogic Breathing
2. Kapalabhati (Kriya)
3. Bhastrika
4. Ujjayi
5. Surya Bhedana
6. Nadi Shodhana
7. Sheetali
8. Sitkari
9. Bhramari

Participants learned not only the individual techniques but also how different pranayama practices can be combined into a balanced sequence. Special emphasis was placed on developing awareness of the natural breath, practicing according to one's individual capacity, and gradually extending the duration of inhalation, exhalation, and breath retention in a safe and systematic manner.

The course also included preparatory exercises that are recommended before pranayama practice, particularly for days when a full yoga asana practice is not possible. These simple practices help prepare the body and mind, ensuring that pranayama can be practiced safely and effectively.

The course provided participants with a strong foundation in traditional pranayama, emphasizing correct technique, mindful awareness, and the gradual development of a sustainable personal practice.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐉𝐨𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐘𝐃 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌸🧘‍♀️

On 6th June 2026, HSTY practitioner Mr. Sudarshan conducted a fun-filled yoga session for kids aged 3 to 5 at an Anganwadi school in Shanti Nagar, Bangalore, India.

Around 11 little ones participated with full enthusiasm — smiling, jumping, playing games, and enjoying light exercises together. Pencils were also distributed to each child as a small token of encouragement. The atmosphere was joyful, vibrant, and truly memorable. 💛

Planting seeds of mindfulness early, one giggle at a time.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬, 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬! 🧘‍♀️✨

On June 23rd, HSTY teacher Nidhi led a super fun chair yoga session at DFW Hindu Temple, the largest temple in Texas. With 150 participants, the hall was filled with energy and smiles.

The HSTY session was loved and enjoyed by our seniors. They loved chanting the mantra, the guided meditation, and a series of accessible chair postures designed to reset, restore, and relieve aches and pains. Teaching yoga to senior citizens means focusing on safety, alignment, and functional movement. Our goals: improve mobility, support joint health, and enhance balance to maintain independence and help prevent falls.

It was a wholesome, soulful experience for all. Yoga truly is for every age.

As Mohanji teaches, “𝑌𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎 𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒. 𝐼𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑓. 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦, 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑦, 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.” His words deeply resonated with the group.

Many participants were inquisitive about Mohanji. Several already follow him from his visit to Texas and the satsang held at the temple. They expressed interest in joining future Mohanji meditations, programs, and spiritual processes.

Heartfelt thanks to the organizers of DFW Hindu Temple for this opportunity and for supporting wellness in the Texas community and for LIVE streaming the Himalayan School of Traditional Yoga seesion with the virtual audience of Facebook.

This year’s 12th International Yoga Day theme is Youth Vitality and Long Life, and our seniors embodied it beautifully.



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