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Business Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Businesses is a book by Indian entrepreneur Anil Kariwala[1], published in 2025. The book explores the intersection of Yogic philosophy and business management, presenting a conceptual framework that links traditional practices from Yoga with organizational leadership and development. The work draws upon elements such as the seven chakras and the eight limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga) to suggest principles for running value-based and resilient enterprises.

Background

The book was written by Anil Kariwala, a Kolkata-based business founder of Kariwala Industries Ltd.[2], a company involved in sustainable manufacturing. The author integrates his background in both entrepreneurship and Yoga to explore how ancient Indian philosophies can inform contemporary business practices.

Structure and Content

Business Yoga is divided into four sections:

The What – Outlines the evolution of business practices, contrasting reactive business behavior with what the author describes as "conscious enterprises."

The Why – Introduces the concept of aligning the seven chakras with business functions, including themes such as grounding, creativity, confidence, and empathy.

The How – Applies the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga (including Yama, Niyama, Asana, and Pranayama) to ethical and leadership practices in organizations.

The Outcome – Describes Samadhi, a meditative state in Yogic tradition, as analogous to purpose-driven and integrated business leadership.

Themes

The book incorporates several metaphysical and philosophical ideas, including:

Chakra mapping in organizations: Drawing parallels between human energy centers and core business functions.

Dual energy channels (Ida and Pingala): Used to describe the balance between analytical and emotional decision-making.

Integration of work and life: Rejects the dichotomy between personal and professional life, advocating for a unified approach.

Author

Anil Kariwala is a chartered accountant and the Managing Director of Kariwala Industries Ltd. He has a background in ethical manufacturing and has been recognized for work in areas such as social impact and sustainability. His professional interests include mindfulness, yoga, and organizational behavior.

Reception

The book has received endorsements from several individuals in business and academia. However, as of now, independent critical reviews or media coverage of the book remain limited in publicly available sources.

Publication Details

Title: Business Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Businesses[3]

Author: Anil Kariwala

Language: English

Publisher: Notionpress[4]

Translated editions: Translations in German, French, Spanish, and Dutch are in development.

References

  1. ^ "Anil Kariwala". Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  2. ^ "Kariwala.com". www.kariwala.com. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  3. ^ Singh, Neha (2025-04-02). "कोलकाता में 'कृष्णा कॉन्सर्ट 2025' का भव्य आयोजन". Sanmarg Hindi daily (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  4. ^ "Publish your book with India's #1 Publishing Platform". notionpress.com. Retrieved 2025-05-16.

5.https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pawan-desai-5455562_businessyoga-leadershipwithpurpose-mindfulbusiness-activity-7314112251731312641-E2G2? utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEuxVE4Bz29QeccOiejxe5LxzpcWZSjoZ3Q

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