Hansa Yogendra

Hansa Yogendra
Dr. Hansa Yogendra
Born Hansa Patni
(1947-10-08) October 8, 1947
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Residence Mumbai, India
Nationality Indian
Education BSc., LLB
Alma mater Mithibai College
Government Law College, Mumbai
Occupation Yoga Guru, Author, Researcher & Director of The Yoga Institute
Organization The Yoga Institute
Known for Yoga
Television Yoga for Better Living on DD National (1980)
Yoga Sutra on Zee TV
Title President of The Yoga Institute
Term February 2018-present
Predecessor Jayadeva Yogendra
Spouse(s) Jayadeva Yogendra
Children Hrishi Yogendra
Parents
  • Jitendra Phulchand Patni (father)
  • Tara Patni (mother)
Family Shri Yogendra (father-in-law)

Dr. Hansa Yogendra (born 1947) is an Indian yoga guru, author and researcher and TV personality.[1][2][3] She is director of Mumbai based The Yoga Institute, a government recognized non-profit organization and the oldest organized yoga center in the world, founded in 1918.[4][5]

She was TV presenter of the television series Yoga for Better Living, aired on DD National in 1980s.[6] She is chairperson of Yoga Certification Committee for Quality Council of India (QCI)[7] and President of International Board of Yoga.[5] She also serves as Vice President of the Indian Yoga Association.

Early life

Born on October 8, 1947 to Jitendra Phulchand Patni and Tara Patni, in a Jain family. She completed her graduation in science from Mithibai College. Later, she complete her Yoga teacher training course at The Yoga Institute. She also holds a degree in Law from the Government Law College, Mumbai. She received a Ph.D. from The Open International University for Complimentary Medicines in February 2018.[8]

Works

Dr. Hansa Yogendra, Chidanand Saraswati and Baba Ramdev at the International Yoga Festival 2018, in Rishikesh

In 1991, She was invited by the National Council of Educational Research and Training along with Jayadeva Yogendra to advise on formulating a Yoga education syllabus for schools in India. She has conducted several seminars and lecture tours in India and in Canada, Pakistan, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia and USA.[9]

Bibliography

  • Yoga Daily Planner - Heart Care, (1990) ISBN 978-8185053318
  • Yogic Life-Cure of Asthma and Bronchitis, (1992) ISBN 978-8185053325
  • Pregnancy, Parenthood and Yoga, (1991) ISBN 978-8185053257
  • Dincharya, (1997)
  • Yoga for Back and Joint disorders, (1997) ISBN 978-8185053363
  • Recipes For Happiness:Yogic lifestyle diet, (2002) ISBN 978-8185053561
  • Recipes for Happiness, (2001) ISBN 978-81-85053-56-1
  • Yogic Life-Control of Diabetes, (1992) ISBN 81-85053-33-2
  • Yoga of Caring, (1997) ISBN 978-8185053370
  • Thoughts on the Gita ISBN 9788185053493
  • Marriage A Spiritual Journey, (2010) ISBN 978-81-85053-80-6
  • Insights through Yoga, (2000) ISBN 978-8185053530
  • Swadhaya Practical Tips—For self-development, (2007) ISBN 978-81-85053-78-3
  • Yoga for the Police, (2011) ISBN 978-81-85053-82-0
  • Yoga for the Police - Tanmanachya Swasthya Sathi, (2011) ISBN 978-81-85053-82-0
  • Yoga of Caring, (2015) ISBN 978-93-84670-04-7
  • Inspiration, (2003)
  • Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, (2009) ISBN 978-81-85053-79-0
  • How to Reverse Heart Disease the Yogic Way-Research, Facts and Program, (2004) ISBN 978-8185053660
  • Values of Life, (2005) ISBN 978-81-85053-76-9
  • Growing with Yoga , (2008) ISBN 978-8185053448

Personal life

She married to Jayadeva Yogendra[10] in 1973. She is daughter-in-law of Shri Yogendra.[11][12]

Awards & recognition [8]

  • Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Club of Bombay in 1994.
  • Recognized for her contribution to Women's Health through the award presented by Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres –SPARC.
  • Special Award by The International Association of Yoga Therapists for pioneering work in Yoga Therapy, Yoga education and research in 2011.
  • Awarded with Yoga Tapaswini title at Pune International Yoga Week.
  • Award of Excellence by Podar International School for her contribution in the field of Yoga ducation.
  • She was conferred with Special Award by Lions Clubs International on June 21, 2015.
  • Invited as the Keynote speaker at International Conference on Yoga for Holistic Health at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the topic of Contribution of Yoga for World Peace on June 2, 2015.
  • Rotary International Award 2017 by the Rotary International for her contribution to spread the awareness of Yoga at the Annual Rotary International District conference; at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai.
  • She was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for being an ambassador of yoga for peace and harmony, at the Annual Rotary International District conference; at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai.
  • Invited as a chief guest who spoke on the 'qualities of yoga teacher' at Pune International Yoga Festival on January 6, 2018, held at Chinmaya Vibhooti Ashram, Pune.
  • Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Discon Utsav Award 2018 at Rotary Utsav, on February 4, 2018.
  • She received a Ph.D. from The Open International University for Complimentary Medicines in February 2018.
  • Swami Chidanand Saraswati conferred the Divine Shakti Leadership Award to Dr. Hansa Yogendra on International Women's Day 2018 at Parmarth Niketan, International Yoga Festival.

Further reading

  • Das Schweizer Buch: bibliographisches Bulletin der Schweizerischen Landesbibliothek, Bern (in German). Schweizerischer Buchhändler- und Verlegerverein, Indiana University. 2003. p. 329.
  • Subba Rao (January 2018). The Call of Yoga : The Life And Mission Of Dr. Jayadeva & Hansaji Yogendra. Zen Publications. ISBN 9789385902918.
  • Anne Cushman; Jerry Jones (February 4, 1999). From here to nirvana: the essential guide to the yogis and gurus, ashrams and temples of spiritual India. Rider (imprint). ISBN 9780712670616.

References

  1. ↑ P. Warden (1994). Parsiana, Volume 17. the University of Virginia. p. 34.
  2. ↑ India Today International, Volume 26. Living Media, the University of Michigan. 2001. p. 59.
  3. ↑ "Taarak Mehta fame Disha Vakani seeks the blessing of Smt. Hansaji, writes a moving post". The Times of India. April 3, 2018.
  4. ↑ Mishra, Debashree (July 3, 2016). "Once Upon A Time: From 1918, this Yoga institute has been teaching generations, creating history". Indian Express.
  5. 1 2 Mishra, Vimal (June 14, 2015). "बिन गुरु सधे न योग..." (in Hindi). Mumbai: Navbharat Times.
  6. ↑ Guha, Kunal (January 7, 2018). "Relative value: A century of wellness". Mumbai Mirror.
  7. ↑ "Compostion of The Yoga Certification Committee of QCI" (PDF). yogacertification.qci.org.in. Quality Council of India.
  8. 1 2 "Dr. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra: On The Meaning of Life". Excellencereporter. April 24, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Yogi of the Month" (PDF). Yoga Life International. Ujjain Yoga Life Society. Vol. 1 (Issue.2): 7. April 2015.
  10. ↑ Guha, Kunal (February 17, 2018). "Prominent yoga guru passes away". Mumbai Mirror.
  11. ↑ Jhangiani, Diipti (November 22, 2013). "Neighbourhood Haven The Yoga Institute". DNA India.
  12. ↑ Mark Singleton; Ellen Goldberg (2013). Gurus of Modern Yoga. Oxford University Press. p. 73. ISBN 9780199938728.
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