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Yoga associated with gene expression in immune cells, study finds
Studies have shown yoga to be beneficial for both physical and mental health, but the biological mechanisms for why have been poorly understood -- until now. New research from the University of Oslo has determined that yoga practices can have an almost imm ... -
Yoga changes gene expression,improves immunity
You're probably not thinking about gene expression while stretching into downward dog in the yoga studio, but researchers have discovered that yoga has an almost immediate positive impact on a genetic level. The study from Norway suggests that yoga may be ... -
Yoga changes your genes,improving your immune system
Anyone who practices yoga knows that it is good for you - and may even constantly tell their friends so. However, its benefits may go beyond stress reduction and improved flexibility. A recent study performed by researchers from the University of Oslo in N ... -
The new Gandhi? who exactly is Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar?
Following in the spiritual and inspirational footsteps of Gandhi, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has touched and changed millions of lives through his teachings, youth programs and social initiatives. Here’s how his philosophies inspired and changed my own l ... -
Yoga poses to relieve neck pain
Gone are the days when 'small is good' was the motto. Today we want everything to be better than the rest. Better house, better salary, better grades; even a better world. The strife for perfection is driving us all crazy. You may say, 'It is all about evo ... -
Message of non-violence comes at right time
On the same day as the bombings at the Boston Marathon, a world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader spoke in Regina.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was in the Queen City to deliver a message of peace and to make a plea for non-violence. A crowd of seve ... -
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Japanese Prime Minister
The Art of Living Founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Shinzo Abe. Mr.Shinzo Abe appreciated the work of The Art of Living in the country and lauded Gurudev's vision of a stress-free, violence-free world. Gu ... -
Sri Sri offers to mediate in Korea
The growing unease and conflagration in the Korean peninsula has taken a new shape with the world renowned spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar making a fervent appeal to the leadership in North Korea to give peace a chance. In his statement Gurud ... -
Non violence revisited
Last week, in Los Angeles, I attended a two-evening event called "NonViolence: No Higher Calling." Part of a national initiative started by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, its brochure read: "Ten million acts of v ... -
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leads peace crusade in New York
Art of Living founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on March 30 joined hundreds of peace activists in New York to raise their voice in favour of non-violence. Shankar is leading Nonviolence: No Higher Calling or NONVIO, which is committed to counteracting t ...