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religionnews. com > 06/24/2026 > why-its-ok-to-say-namaste-in-yoga-class

Why it's OK to say "namaste' in yoga class

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (829+ words) (The Conversation) " "Namaste," a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural phenomenon " the word appears everywhere, from wellness retreats to political events to pop culture. In many yoga classes in North America and Europe, it…...

The News Minute
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Karnataka: Spiritual guru drops retreat project after locals protest in Kodagu

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (415+ words) Spiritual leader and Padma Bhushan awardee Sri M has withdrawn plans for a proposed meditation retreat near the ecologically sensitive Malma Hills in Karnataka's Kodagu district following sustained opposition from local residents and Kodava community organisations. The controversy revolved around…...

The Independent
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Why you don't need to feel guilty about saying "namaste' in yoga class

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (808+ words) Namaste," a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural phenomenon " the word appears everywhere, from wellness retreats to political events to pop culture. In many yoga classes in North America and Europe, it is a…...

Medium
medium. com > orientyourself > this-amazing-idea-from-the-yoga-sutras-will-leave-you-blissed-out-almost-instantly-3e32372e4b7a

This Amazing Idea From The Yoga Sutras Will Leave You Blissed Out (Almost) Instantly

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (37+ words) You just need to digest it to the point where it takes effect. For almost 2, 000 years, one short text has remained "...

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Deccan Chronicle
deccanchronicle. com > nation > mp-yoga-indias-priceless-gift-to-world-president-murmu-1965245

MP: Yoga, India's Priceless Gift To World: President Murmu

4+ day, 22+ min ago  (232+ words) BHOPAL: President Draupadi Murmu on Sunday said that yoga is a priceless gift of India's cultural heritage to the world and the outcome of the centuries-long spiritual practice of sages of the country. Extending her greetings to the citizens on…...

The American Bazaar
americanbazaaronline. com > 06/21/2026 > sri-aurobindos-integral-yoga-483191

Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga: A path to transforming life itself

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (249+ words) On International Yoga Day, a reflection on how Sri Aurobindo reimagined Yoga not as an escape from the world, but as a means of transforming human consciousness and earthly existence. Since 2015, June 21 has been observed annually as International Yoga Day....

The Hindu
thehindu. com > news > national > andhra-pradesh > minister-narayana-envisages-yoga-becoming-a-household-activity > article71128875. ece

Minister Narayana envisages Yoga becoming a household activity

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (219+ words) Published - June 21, 2026 04: 36 pm IST - NELLORE Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P. Narayana has envisaged a day when Yoga is practised in every household in India voluntarily by the citizens, rather than enforced as a government initiative. He took part…...

The Hindu
thehindu. com > news > national > madhya-pradesh > yoga-is-indias-gift-to-world-guiding-humanity-amid-challenges-president-murmu > article71129013. ece

Yoga is India's gift to world, guiding humanity amid challenges: President Murmu

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (691+ words) Published - June 21, 2026 03: 51 pm IST - Jabalpur (MP) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said that yoga is an invaluable gift of India's cultural heritage to the world, playing a vital role in guiding humanity towards peace and harmony amid multiple global…...

The Hindu
thehindu. com > news > national > yoga-has-become-worlds-largest-community-celebration-says-pm-modi > article71128711. ece

Yoga has become world's largest community celebration, says PM Modi

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (374+ words) Updated - June 21, 2026 03: 12 pm IST - Kolkata Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said that yoga unites and brings everyone together and has become the world's largest community celebration. "June 21, in some parts of the Earth marks the longest day, and…...

The Indian EYE
theindianeye. com > 06/20/2026 > lotus-magazine-hosts-devotional-yoga-day-event-cherished-by-200-guests-on-long-island

Lotus magazine hosts devotional Yoga Day event cherished by 200 guests on Long Island

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (588+ words) Parveen Chopra (right) moderated the panel discussion. Lama Aria Drolma, Yakub Mathew, Nayan Kisnadwala, and Sharon Epstein were the esteemed panelists. A Lotus in the Mud online magazine organized a multi-faceted, multifaith celebration in Hempstead, NY, focusing on devotion for…...