From Yoga to Enlightenment – The Miracle at Universal Door Meditation
Awakened Yoga – When Yoga Becomes the Path Back to the Self HOUSTON: The International Day of Yoga at Universal Door Meditation Center was not just a day to train the body or improve focus — it was the revelation of Yoga under the light of Enlightenment. When Awakened Zen Master Thích Dieu Thien illuminated […]
Yoga in Spanish Draws Hundreds as Colombian Teacher Builds Cultural Bridges
By Juhi Varma KATY, TX — Among the 30 International Day of Yoga events held across Houston this year, one stood out for its unique focus: a Spanish-language gathering at Active Coffee Shop in Katy, where Colombian yoga teacher Olga Prieto led 125 participants through an inclusive community practice. “My English is fine for conversation,” […]
International Day of Yoga 2025: Mats, Mindfulness, and Community
Houston embraces yoga in parks, temples, and Town Squares By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: Houstonians gathered for the 11th International Day of Yoga, their mats forming patchwork quilts across parks and grounds, as the city embraced a day of wellness, community, and cultural connection. More than 30 outdoor and indoor events took place across Houston this […]
BAPS Charities Hosts Healthcare Conference in Houston
HOUSTON: BAPS Charities hosted its first-ever Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25), drawing more than 1,150 delegates from over 30 medical and allied disciplines to Houston, Texas. This groundbreaking event offered a rare convergence of clinical excellence and spiritual insight, centered on the theme “Enrich, Explore, Empower.” With nine focused breakout tracks, over 60 speakers and facilitators, […]
My Ten Days of Silence: An Experience in Vipasana Meditation
By Bhagyashree Vasant Deo RICHMOND, TX: My journey into the world of pranayama was so powerful that it inspired me to go deeper. This is the story of that ten-day journey into the art of meditation and the practice of silence at the Vipasāna meditation center in the quiet, remote town of Kaufman near Dallas. […]
Greater Houston Gears Up for 11th International Day of Yoga
HOUSTON: Over 30 events are planned across Greater Houston; new partners and guest speakers announced. This summer, Greater Houston is once again preparing to roll out its yoga mats for the 11th annual International Day of Yoga (IDY), observed on June 21, 2025. Recognized globally since 2014, when it was first proposed by Indian Prime […]
Indian Consulate Hosts Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga 2025
HOUSTON: A curtain raiser event in the run-up to the International Day of Yoga 2025 was held last week. The event was attended by members of Yoga and Diaspora organizations that are organising events separately and also partnering with the India in USA (Consulate General of India, Houston) events to observe 11th International Day of […]
Ashiana 55 After Offers Grief Counseling, Wellness Care
HOUSTON: On Sunday morning, February 9, Ashiana 55 After President Paru McGuire delivered a compelling and insightful presentation on Grief and Grieving to the Indian Seniors Citizen Association. She masterfully delved into the myriad causes of grief, eloquently articulated the five stages of the grieving process, and highlighted the transformative benefits of being part of a grief support group. […]
My Journey to Inner Peace: The Power of Pranayama
By Bhagyashree Deo For years, I struggled with manic depression. Traditional treatments offered some relief, but it wasn’t until I discovered the power of pranayama, the yogic practice of breath control, that I truly began to heal. My journey started with my sister-in-law, Shobhatai, who introduced me to the “Art of Living” pranayama. Initially, I […]
IAPAC Gala Addresses the Mental Health Crisis in America
HOUSTON: The Indian American Public Affairs Council (IAPAC) hosted its annual gala at the Junior League of Houston, focusing on the urgent issue of mental health in America. Themed “Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in America,” the event brought together over 220 attendees, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, to foster dialogue and inspire […]
Indian-origin Neurosurgeon Fined $2 MM for Fraud involving Fake Surgeries
HOUSTON: A 53-year-old Sugar Land surgeon has agreed to pay $2,095,946 to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the placement of electro-acupuncture devices, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Dr. Rajesh Bindal used the entity Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center P.A. to conduct his medical practice. From March 16, 2021, to April 22, 2022, […]
Applying the Wisdom of Ayurveda for Effective Weight Management
HOUSTON: A transformative workshop on weight management will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sri Sharadamba Temple in Richmond, Texas. The event will offer participants an opportunity to explore holistic strategies for sustainable and balanced weight management, blending Ayurvedic principles, functional medicine, and mindful living. The […]
Counselors Prepare for 40th Anniversary Hindu Youth Camp
By Maya Harpavat and Nitika Veludandi HOUSTON: This year marks the 40th Anniversary of HHYC (Hindu Heritage Youth Camp), a week-long summer camp led by young adults around the Houston area. HHYC, affectionately known as “the best 5 days of the year” is unique in how it’s able […]
Houston Celebrates Rich History of Yoga by Honouring Eminent Teachers
HOUSTON: SVYASA in collaboration with Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) organized a special event to honor eminent yoga teachers based in Houston, Texas on June 29th, 2024, at VPSS Haveli Honorable Consulate General of India, Mr. D. C. Manjunath, expressed his joy for Houston organizing over 30 events, which concluded a series of activities commemorating […]
10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) Celebrations in Houston
By Thara Narasimhan HOUSTON: One of the most significant events blending with summer solstice, the longest day of the year is the International Day of Yoga. (IDY) Yoga invites people from around the world to come together in their communities for yoga sessions.. IDY aims to raise awareness leading to a stress-free life, tranquility of […]
SPD: Smartphone Dependency
By Bhupinder Singh SPD is not a common acronym but at the rate at which we all are becoming dependent on our phones, this name should become a common acronym in future. The reason for the phenomenal growth of smartphones and making us dependent on them are its convenience, great camera features/functions, easy applications’ installations, […]
Texas A&M Professor Reddy Appointed Editor of Experimental Neurology
COLLEGE STATION, Texas: NRI Scientist Dr. Samba Reddy, Regents Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics and Director of the Institute of Pharmacology and Neurotherapeutics at Texas A&M University School of Medicine, has been appointed as the Editor of Experimental Neurology, a prestigious international medical journal. Experimental Neurology, renowned for its focus on […]
REACH Can Help Indo-Americans with Mental Illness
By Ranjana Vadhva Bedi HOUSTON: Mental Illness diagnosis and treatment has made considerable progress in the last decade but remains a taboo topic in the Indo-American (IA) community. Propelled by reports of an increase in mental illness in the IA community and a perceived reluctance among community members to openly discuss mental health issues, four […]
Panel on Health Issues Disproportionately Affecting South Asians
SUGAR LAND: Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation recently hosted a roundtable discussion titled, “Health Issues Facing the South Asian American Community,” on April 18. Attended by nearly 70 members of the Houston South Asian community, the Houston Methodist event sparked a dialogue that could help change these health challenges for current and future generations. Diseases […]
