Discover Dr. Bijlani's inspiring journey from academia to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, where yoga meets science to transform chronic disease management. Watch the full conversation now! #Yoga #Wellness youtu.be/WcjIBmq8yT8?si… @MakrandParanspe @PariksithSingh @AmazingVedas
This essay challenges the idea of "peace" in a caste-structured society. Moving beyond liberal peace critiques, it argues that "peace" in contemporary India often just means stabilizing the Brahmanical order while hiding routine violence. scholar.google.com/scholar_url?ur…
Education is about understanding oppression and creating freedom for the marginalised, argues critical theorist Louisa Munch. But if we aren’t able to have open discussions about our political and cultural beliefs, this can’t be done, and scapegoats are created and targeted. She joins Eric Kaufmann and Thangam Debbonaire to discuss what lies ahead for the younger generation in today’s political landscape. Tap the link to watch the full debate, “New rebels and a failed establishment”. iai.tv/video/new-rebe…
Are we incorrect to trust our gut instincts and emotions? | bit.ly/4pZEZWQ
Michael Brady argues this is not just wrong but dangerous. Emotions contain judgements, and judgements can be mistaken. Instead of treating emotion as an answer, we should treat it as a question
Most emotions are ego related and based on conditioning, so indeed better not trust them. Our gut feeling is also influenced. Normally you can trust your intuition when it comes to truth, but only when there are no thoughts interfering.
To the Second Edition
HT Hunt - The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal …, 2026
… “Integral Yoga Psychology”(Chapter 34) by Debashish Banerji. This work
embodies a productive tension between the centuries-old tradition of yoga and a …
As such, while a scientific psychology may draw learnings from integral yoga psychology …
embodies a productive tension between the centuries-old tradition of yoga and a …
As such, while a scientific psychology may draw learnings from integral yoga psychology …
Beyond the Ideal
CE MCCALLUM - Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History, 2026
… in such places, the body-mind was integral to the way life under socialism was
conceptualized, articulated, and retrospectively examined. … water regularly, taking
babies swimming from birth, and what we would today call "baby yoga" as a …
conceptualized, articulated, and retrospectively examined. … water regularly, taking
babies swimming from birth, and what we would today call "baby yoga" as a …
Wellness Through Somatics
H Acomb - Dance Education in Practice, 2026
… of somatics in her work as a modern dance and hatha yoga teacher. Pedagogical
observations and personal experiences are included to … two major guiding
principles within the Bill Evans method, and have been integral to my training as a …
observations and personal experiences are included to … two major guiding
principles within the Bill Evans method, and have been integral to my training as a …
Passion, power, and violence: Feminist promises and political psychology under globalization
R Traversa, JW Glazier - International Handbook of Cultural Political Psychology …, 2026
This chapter critically examines the entanglements of passion, power, and violence
within the socio-political and cultural contexts of globalization. Drawing on feminist
theory, political psychology, and postmodern critiques, we interrogate the biopolitical …
within the socio-political and cultural contexts of globalization. Drawing on feminist
theory, political psychology, and postmodern critiques, we interrogate the biopolitical …
“It's the first time that I've felt like I have a backyard or a neighbourhood while living in this city”: Exploring social connectedness, well-being, and public space through …
N Hassen, I Altman, A Gallagher-Ross, A Uttley… - Canadian Journal of Public …, 2026
… Promoting healthy public policy is also integral to this work. Policies prioritizing
accessible, safe, and inclusive public spaces contribute to stronger social networks,
perceptions of safety, and improved health outcomes (Frank & Engelke, 2001; …
accessible, safe, and inclusive public spaces contribute to stronger social networks,
perceptions of safety, and improved health outcomes (Frank & Engelke, 2001; …
[PDF] Relevance of Indian Knowledge System to Realizing Sustainable Development Goals
M Singh, SP Singh - International journal of Emerging Voices in Education, 2026
… In recent decades, yoga has gained global recognition as a preventive health
practice that supports physical and psychological health. … healthcare, and
governance show that sustainability has long been integral to Indian cultural and …
practice that supports physical and psychological health. … healthcare, and
governance show that sustainability has long been integral to Indian cultural and …
[PDF] ROOTS OF HAPPINESS, RISE OF A NATION: AN IKS VISION FOR VIKSHIT BHARAT
RK Geetha, N Devaki - Ray of Hope 2030-Resonating with SDG4
… The Indian philosophical school holds that happiness is an integral consequence
of righteous living and not an end to be achieved in seclusion. When … The Yoga
Sutras state that Santosha is a practice that results in inner joy and a peaceful mind
of righteous living and not an end to be achieved in seclusion. When … The Yoga
Sutras state that Santosha is a practice that results in inner joy and a peaceful mind
[PDF] INTEGRATION OF NEP 2020 WITH INDIA'S KNOWLEDGE HERITAGE
M Rani - INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM IN TEACHER …, 2026
… Yoga and Raja Yoga, and is documented in texts such as the Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali. … Ayurveda and Yoga influenced medical systems in Greece, China, and
the Arab world, with … recognition of International Yoga Day underscores the …
Patanjali. … Ayurveda and Yoga influenced medical systems in Greece, China, and
the Arab world, with … recognition of International Yoga Day underscores the …
[HTML] Following the footsteps of Buddha: Buddhist heritage routes in the religious and cultural landscape of contemporary India
AL Safronova - RUDN Journal of World History, 2026
… Following India’s independence in 1947, Buddhism experienced a surge in
popularity within Indian society and grew to be interpreted as an integral part of
Indian civilization. The purpose of this study - to identify the forms and mechanisms …
popularity within Indian society and grew to be interpreted as an integral part of
Indian civilization. The purpose of this study - to identify the forms and mechanisms …
[PDF] YOGA AND MEDITATION AS TRADITIONAL PRACTICES FOR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND MENTAL WELL-BEING: EXPLORING EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION WITHIN …
M Gupta, F Roohi - INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM IN TEACHER …, 2026
… The contemporary relevance of yoga and meditation has gained global
recognition, with increasing … This paper seeks to explore how yoga and meditation,
as … practices like yoga and meditation can help bridge this gap and restore …
recognition, with increasing … This paper seeks to explore how yoga and meditation,
as … practices like yoga and meditation can help bridge this gap and restore …
[PDF] A Conceptual Framework for a Yoga-Based Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health Management Programme
CB Sapnar, BB Bhave
… The World Health Organization recognizes mental health as an integral
component of overall health, encouraging preventive and promotive strategies. Yoga-based
interventions align with WHO’s emphasis on non-pharmacological, community-based …
component of overall health, encouraging preventive and promotive strategies. Yoga-based
interventions align with WHO’s emphasis on non-pharmacological, community-based …
Saints, Devotional Empires, and Neo-Heritage Destinations
M Pande - Religious Heritage and Tourism in South Asia
… Similarly, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, founded by Sri Aurobindo
and the Mother (Mirra Alfassa), focuses on integral yoga and the evolution of human
consciousness. This spiritual center has expanded its vision through Auroville, an …
and the Mother (Mirra Alfassa), focuses on integral yoga and the evolution of human
consciousness. This spiritual center has expanded its vision through Auroville, an …
[PDF] Human Consciousness AI-Reflection Systems (HCARS): A Novel AI Architecture for Cognitive Clarity
U Shaw
… the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali converge on self-inquiry, observation of mind, and
the dissolution of conditioned identity as core mechanisms of psychological
development [8, 23]. Wilber's integral theory … Various modern translations …
the dissolution of conditioned identity as core mechanisms of psychological
development [8, 23]. Wilber's integral theory … Various modern translations …
[PDF] Doabilism: A Critical framework to understand Perceived Feasibility of Action
NK Vats - Integral Research, 2026
Every decision in human life is not merely the result of external circumstances; rather,
a complex psychological, ethical, and intellectual process operates behind it. Often,
a person chooses a particular course of action not because it is inherently righteous …
a complex psychological, ethical, and intellectual process operates behind it. Often,
a person chooses a particular course of action not because it is inherently righteous …
[PDF] Make Samsara Great Again? Karma, Renunciation, and the Critique of Activism
KS Bouthillette
This article reconsiders the meaning of karma in classical Jain and Buddhist
philosophy and its implications for ethics and politics. Against modern popular and
activist appropriations that recast karma as a principle of justice, responsibility, and …
philosophy and its implications for ethics and politics. Against modern popular and
activist appropriations that recast karma as a principle of justice, responsibility, and …
[PDF] MANTRA, CHAKRA ACTIVATION, NEUROENDOCRINE MODULATION, SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE, AND EXPANDED CONSCIOUSNESS: AN INTEGRATIVE EAST …
S Dwivedi - Journal of Daoist Studies, 2026
… This paper brings together the insights from the disciplines of Yoga, Tantra,
psychoneuroendocrinology, neurotheology, transpersonal … Integral Theory also
suggests that the human being's growth takes place at the biological, psychological …
psychoneuroendocrinology, neurotheology, transpersonal … Integral Theory also
suggests that the human being's growth takes place at the biological, psychological …
