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Women practice yoga in front of Beatles-themed displays at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh

50 years on, India is celebrating the Beatles’ infamous trip to the country

March 2, 2018Culture

When the Beatles embarked on their famous discovery of India to study transcendental meditation, the Indian government was far more wary.

BKS Iyengar in Pune, India, being interviewed for the documentary "Enlighten Up".

Remembering Indian yoga guru BKS Iyengar — the man who brought yoga to the US

August 20, 2014Lifestyle

Indian Guru Plans Hunger Strike Against Corruption

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

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