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The Yogic Weight Management & Strength Building Program
Lāghavam
लाघवम्
Weight management is not simply about eating less or exercising more. It is about restoring harmony within the body and mind — a 21-day Hatha Yoga journey toward lightness in every part of your being.
Light Body · Clear Mind · Balanced Life
Welcome to Lāghavam
Heaviness is a message, not a verdict
In the yogic tradition, excess weight is often understood as a manifestation of imbalance — physical, mental, emotional or energetic. Stress, poor digestion, emotional eating, lack of movement, disturbed sleep, hormonal imbalance and mental restlessness all contribute to the accumulation of heaviness in the body.
Lāghavam is a holistic Hatha Yoga program designed to help you cultivate lightness — lāghava — in every aspect of your being. Through the timeless wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda, it guides you toward sustainable weight management by strengthening the body, calming the mind, improving digestion, balancing hormones, increasing vitality and creating lifelong healthy habits.
This is not a crash diet.
This is not an intense fitness bootcamp.
This is a journey of self-transformation.
The Word
What does Lāghavam mean?
लाघवम्
According to Ayurveda, when the body is healthy and the digestive fire — Agni — is balanced, one naturally experiences lāghava: a feeling of being energetic, light and free. This course is designed to help you rediscover that natural state.
In yoga, true health is not measured only by body weight. A person may have a lighter body but still carry:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Emotional burden
- Poor habits
- Constant self-criticism
Lāghavam helps you release all forms of heaviness — cultivating a stronger body, a calmer mind, better energy, healthier habits, greater self-awareness and a more joyful life.
A Sanskrit word meaning
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Lightness
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Agility
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Ease
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Freedom from heaviness
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Physical vitality
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Mental clarity
Our Philosophy
A healthy body begins with a healthy mind
The body reflects the quality of our thoughts, habits, emotions and lifestyle. Rather than focusing only on reducing body weight, Lāghavam creates lasting transformation by addressing the root causes of imbalance. When the mind becomes disciplined, the body naturally follows.
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Build physical strength
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Develop mental resilience
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Improve metabolic health
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Restore digestive balance
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Reduce stress
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Increase self-awareness
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Cultivate discipline
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Create lifelong healthy habits
Who Is This Program For
No previous yoga experience is required
Lāghavam meets you where you are — every practice can be adapted to your age, fitness level and health history.
- Individuals looking for sustainable weight management
- Beginners to yoga
- People struggling with emotional eating
- Those experiencing low energy or fatigue
- Individuals with sedentary lifestyles
- People seeking better flexibility and strength
- Adults wanting to improve overall health
- Anyone wishing to reconnect with their body through yoga
What Makes This Different
Most programs burn calories. This one changes a lifestyle.
Six traditional disciplines, taught as one integrated practice.
हठ
Traditional Hatha Yoga
Build functional strength, flexibility, endurance and balance.
प्राणायाम
Yogic Breathing
Improve oxygenation, reduce stress, support metabolism and regulate the nervous system.
ध्यान
Meditation
Develop awareness, emotional balance and a healthier relationship with food and habits.
दर्शन
Yogic Philosophy
Understand how thoughts, desires, habits and discipline influence long-term wellbeing.
आयुर्वेद
Ayurveda
Practical principles for supporting digestion, balancing Agni and making nourishing food choices.
आचार
Conscious Living
Create sustainable routines that support lasting health and vitality.
Program Includes
Twenty-one days, six disciplines
21 Days of Consistent Hatha Yoga
Traditional sequences — dynamic and stable — designed to improve strength, flexibility, endurance and mobility.
Guided Prāṇāyāma
Breathing techniques that enhance vitality while calming the nervous system.
Meditation Sessions
Develop self-awareness, emotional resilience and inner peace.
Yogic Lifestyle Education
Practical teachings on daily routines, conscious living and sustainable habits.
Ayurveda for Weight Management
How digestive health, food choices and seasonal living support long-term wellbeing.
Relaxation & Yoga Nidrā
Deep relaxation practices that aid recovery, reduce stress and improve sleep.
What You Will Learn
Skills that outlast the twenty-one days
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Strengthen your entire body safely
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Improve posture and alignment
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Increase flexibility
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Build core strength
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Improve digestion naturally
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Enhance metabolism through yogic practices
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Manage emotional eating
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Reduce stress and anxiety
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Improve sleep quality
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Build discipline and consistency
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Develop healthier eating habits
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Practise mindful breathing
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Increase energy levels
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Improve self-confidence
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Create a balanced lifestyle
A Typical Session
How each class unfolds
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Opening centering and intention
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Gentle warm-up
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Traditional Hatha Yoga postures — dynamic and repetitive
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Core strengthening
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Balance and stability practices
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Relaxation
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Prāṇāyāma
08
Guided meditation
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Lifestyle reflection
Benefits
What participants commonly experience
- Increased energy
- Better posture
- Improved flexibility
- Stronger muscles
- Greater body awareness
- Better digestion
- Improved sleep
- Reduced stress
- Increased confidence
- Improved emotional wellbeing
- A better relationship with food
- Sustainable healthy weight management
- Enhanced overall quality of life
Why Hatha Yoga
Gradual, natural, sustainable
Hatha Yoga is one of the most effective traditional systems for cultivating sustainable health. Every participant progresses at their own pace — week by week you notice increased strength, better endurance, improved flexibility, healthier habits, greater mental clarity, more self-discipline and more energy throughout the day.
Rather than chasing quick results, you build a healthier body that supports you for life. At Parasha Foundation, yoga is more than physical exercise — it is a way of living. The goal is not simply to change how you look. The goal is to transform how you live.
Regular practice helps
- Build lean muscle
- Improve joint mobility
- Enhance circulation
- Support healthy digestion
- Calm the mind
- Improve hormonal balance
- Increase resilience
- Reduce stress-related weight gain
Dates & Fees
A new cycle begins on the 10th of every month
Twenty-one consecutive days of practice, from the 10th to the 30th. One fee covers the entire course — there is nothing further to pay.
Course Fee · All 21 Days
₹2,100
For the entire twenty-one day course, not per session.
Upcoming Cycles
August
10–30 Aug
Mon → Sun
September
10–30 Sep
Thu → Wed
October
10–30 Oct
Sat → Fri
November
10–30 Nov
Tue → Mon
December
10–30 Dec
Thu → Wed
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous yoga experience?
No. The program is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
Is this only for weight loss?
No. While healthy weight management is a key outcome, the program also focuses on improving strength, mobility, mental wellbeing, energy and overall health.
Will I receive dietary guidance?
Yes. The program includes yogic and Ayurvedic principles for conscious eating and digestive health. It is educational in nature and does not replace individualised medical or nutritional advice.
Is this suitable for older adults?
Yes. Practices can be adapted to different ages and fitness levels.
Why does this focus on lightness rather than weight loss?
It’s a deliberate reframing, not just wording. Read Lāghavam: the yogic approach to weight and lightness for why heaviness is treated as a message rather than a verdict, and how that changes what the program actually works on.
Register for Lāghavam
We are not taking card payments for this one yet. Leave your details and someone from our team will call you to confirm your place and explain how to pay — usually within a working day.
Begin Your Journey Toward Lightness
True transformation begins within
When the body is strengthened, the breath becomes steady, the mind grows calm and daily habits align with your wellbeing, lasting change becomes possible. Lāghavam invites you to a traditional yogic path to healthy weight management — one that nurtures not only your body, but also your mind and spirit.
Your body is your temple. Your breath is your guide.
Your mind is your greatest teacher. Your journey begins today.