Swami Sivananda, a revered spiritual leader and yoga guru, has been an emblem of health, vitality, and spiritual wisdom. His teachings emphasize body, mind, and spirit interconnectedness, offering a holistic approach to living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. His theoretical principles are drawn from a life dedicated to pursuing spiritual and physical well-being. In…
Read More10 Desk Yoga Poses – For Office Workers in Need of Relaxation
In today’s fast-paced work environment, many office workers find themselves glued to their desks for hours on end. Prolonged sitting and poor posture can lead to stress, tension, and various health issues. Fortunately, incorporating desk yoga into your daily routine can provide much-needed relaxation and physical relief. Here are ten desk yoga poses that can…
Read MoreYoga Asanas for Back Pain Relief
Back pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether caused by poor posture, muscle strain, or underlying health conditions, back pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Fortunately, yoga offers a natural and effective way to alleviate back pain through specific asanas (postures) that strengthen, stretch, and align the spine…
Read MoreHealing Anxiety and Depression with Yoga
In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety and depression have become common diseases, impacting millions of people globally. While modern medicine offers various treatments, many embrace holistic practices like yoga to complement their healing journey. Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in Indian philosophy, offers profound benefits for mental health, particularly in alleviating anxiety and depression. This blog…
Read MoreYoga Asanas Guide – A Journey to Holistic Wellness
Yoga, an ancient tradition born in India, has grown into a worldwide phenomenon beyond physical fitness. It is a pathway to holistic well-being—the unification of physical postures by regulating the flow of breath and meditation, coupled with ideals of ethical living standards. The following guide gives insight into yoga asana—its meaning, benefits, and how to…
Read MoreThree of the Most Popular Places of Today’s Hatha Yoga in India
We would like to give you a short impression of three of the most popular destinations when it comes to searching for Hatha Yoga in India. Obviously this can only give a glimpse of the vast diversity of yogic teachings and Yoga practice on the subcontinent. With the term Hatha we not only refer to…
Read MoreCelebrating the Many Faces of Yoga: The International Yoga Festival 2020
By Adithi Mathews Over a period, a practitioner of Yoga sees a transformation within themselves. It could start off as simple as being connected to one’s breath, or by being mindful of the way they consume and move, or even the most obvious – more flexibility and having more energy to carry out their days…
Read MoreLessons from my Akhanda Yoga Teacher Training
by Evguenia Alechine, PhD Akhanda Yoga is a holistic Yogic approach developed by Himalayan Master Yogrishi Vishvketu (also known as Vishva-ji). He studied and practiced Yoga for over 40 years and holds a PhD in Yoga Philosophy. For the last 25 years, he has been sharing his learnings at workshops and conferences around the world. Vishva-ji…
Read MoreFinding Your Yoga Teacher Training Course in India – An Introduction
It is an excellent idea to invest in any kind of Yogic learning, especially in a Yoga Teacher Training, in India! Most likely you are about to have a life changing experience if you choose to do a Teacher Training Course on the peninsula. Primarily known as the birthplace of Yoga, India is an experience…
Read MoreOnly Ujjayi will Help Me : Memories of a TTC in Rishikesh
BY DEBRA GALVIN India was always my chosen destination for a Yoga Teacher Training course and my super-star husband Mike made it a reality this July – September. The 500-hour course was my birthday present. Based on Internet reviews and feedback, he chose, from the myriad ashrams, Shiva Yoga Peeth.
Read MoreTeaching Authentic Yoga : Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala
BY ADITHI MATHEWS Set in the Yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala has it’s heart set on spreading the message of authentic Yoga. The founders of the shala, Uttam and Sushant met while teaching Yoga at Ananda in the Himalayas. After a few conversations about the lack of authentic Yoga schools in India,…
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