When I think yoga one of the first faces that comes to my mind is Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, yoga guru at The Yoga Institute. A lot of us feel that yoga is all about asanas only, but there is actually so much more to it and this video makes that clear even more.
On Season 4 of Kidsstoppress Podcasts, Mansi Zaveri, Founder of Kidsstoppress.com chats with Hansaji about her childhood, yoga and more.
Dr Hansa Yogendra is an Indian yoga guru, author, researcher, counsellor, and YouTube and TV personality. She is the director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, the oldest organized yoga centre in the world, founded in 1918. She is also the president of the International Board of Yoga and chair of the Yoga Certification Committee for Quality Council of India (QCI). She has received the Bharat Gaurav Award for her extraordinary contributions to the field of yoga.
From strict routines to overcoming breathing issues at 16, she shares how yoga shaped her journey and mindset. In this insightful conversation, she talks about:
- The importance of morning routines for a balanced life
- How yoga strengthens both the body and mind
- Yoga games for kids that improve lung health and bonding
- How parents can navigate teenage emotions and PCOD
- The ideal diet for a healthy lifestyle – breakfast, lunch, and dinner breakdown
- Yoga vs weight training – what’s better?
- Managing menopause and hormonal changes naturally
- The role of metals like silver in daily health
Dr Hansaji also shares her three mantras for success – self-love, celebrating small wins, and not depending on others for happiness.
Watch till the end for valuable wisdom on self-discipline, confidence-building, and mindful living! Don’t forget to like & subscribe to the Kidsstoppress YouTube channel so you never miss a new video alert!