Hansa Yogendra

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Hansa Yogendra
Hansa Yogendra
Born
Hansa Patni

(1947-10-08) 8 October 1947 (age 76)
EducationBSc., LLB
Alma materMithibai College
Government Law College, Mumbai
Occupation(s)Yoga Guru, Author, Researcher & Director of The Yoga Institute
OrganizationThe Yoga Institute
Known forYoga
SpouseJayadeva Yogendra
FamilyShri Yogendra (father-in-law)

Hansa Yogendra (born 8 October 1947) is an Indian yoga guru, author, researcher and television personality.[1][2] She is the director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, founded by her father-in-law Sri Yogendra.[3] She was born in a Jain family. Her father's name is Jitendra Phulchand Patni and mother's name is Tara Patni. She married Jayadeva Yogendra in 1973.[4]

She is the chair of the Yoga Certification Committee for Quality Council of India, and President of the International Board of Yoga. She is the Vice President of the Indian Yoga Association.[5]

She was presenter of the television series Yoga for Better Living, aired on DD National in 1980s.[6]

References[change | change source]

  1. "'Yoga is not a religious practice': Hansa Yogendra". The Week. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  2. "Dr. Hansaji Yogendra shares how to stay active and energetic at 76". The Times of India. 2024-03-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. "Once Upon A Time: From 1918, this Yoga institute has been teaching generations, creating history". The Indian Express. 2016-07-03. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  4. Guha, Kunal. "Prominent yoga guru passes away". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  5. "Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra - Senior Vice President of Indian Yoga Association". Indian Yoga Association. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  6. Guha, Kunal Guha. "Relative value: A century of wellness". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2024-04-09.