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Welcome to the Yoga in Daily Life Knowledgebase!

Here we present a collection of quality articles and selected multimedia content regarding yoga and related subjects, including expert views on specific topics.

The Knowledgebase was launched in April 2010. It continues to grow.

  • Glossary

    You may be in a yoga class and hear the teacher using Sanskrit words for different aspects of body, mind & soul exercises. We thought you might find this list helpful in translating some of the more commonly used terms. Use the box on the right to navigate our Glossary. Feedback for corrections and additions is welcome:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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  • Indian Festivals

    Dates of Indian Spiritual Festivals are adjusted from the lunar calendar to the Western calendar and regularly published and updated. A downloadable pdf version is also available. 

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  • Food and Nutrition

    Yoga classifies three types of foods according to their qualities. Our nutrition influences both body and psyche – our habits and qualities. 

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  • Yoga & Health

    Expert articles about the therapeutic effects of yoga in rehabilitation, prevention of illness, physiotherapy, plus the benefits of asanas, pranayama and meditation as supported by science.

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  • Scientific Research

    Articles written by and for professionals about the therapeutic effects of Yoga in Daily Life - The System on a wide range of diseases, prevention and more.

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About Us

Yoga in Daily Life

A worldwide service organization working to enhance physical, mental, social and spiritual health, world peace, cultural appreciation and religious respect - for the benefit of humanity, animals and the environment.

About us

The Satguru lineage of Yoga in Daily Life stretches back through time for centuries from Param Mahasiddha Avatar Sri Alakhpuriji, right up to the present day to H.H. Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda who now wears the Chaddar (shawl) of this Divine lineage.

His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Puri of Panchayati Maha Nirvani Akhara, affectionately known as Swamiji, is the disciple and successor of Hindu Dharmsamrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavananda.

The International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship - Yoga in Daily Life® International, is a worldwide non-profit humanitarian organization, with member associations in roster Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).

The Sri Swami Madhavananda World Peace Council was founded by His Holiness Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda in commemoration of his beloved master, His Holiness Dharmsamrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavanandaji (1923-2003). The Council is an NGO (non-governmental organization), and a humanitarian and charitable society that pursues the betterment of humanity's welfare.

Om Ashram was established under the guidance and with the blessing of Vishwa Guru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranand Ji Maharaj in 1993. The main purpose of this Centre is to promote the ancient Indian science of Yoga and the invaluable spiritual treasure of Vedic culture. This Centre is dedicated to the protection of all life, the environment and world peace. It hosts various charity events and supports education and healthcare.

Yoga in Daily Life offers students and practitioners of Yoga, from around the globe a home to retreat, you'll find many amazing centers in various parts of the world, small Ashrams along with vast centers operate as non-profit organizations dedicated to sharing the time-honored, rich heritage of Yoga sciences.

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