The practice of Yoga is much more than attaining flexibility and strength in our physical bodies. According to Yoga Sutra narrated by Patanjali, there are 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. It begins with the practice of Yama and Niyama, which are the Morals and Ethics of an Individual. Elaborating on how the values and principles…
A 200 hours yoga teacher training course is taking one step forward at understanding the true essence of yoga and its practices. With time, multiple practices of yoga have found their way to delusion as distinctive perceptions started to introduce themselves. Modern-day yoga became a way to increase flexibility only. The practice of yoga became…
Yoga Teacher Training programs all around Rishikesh follow a structure for their classes. When you enrol yourself you will find new subjects to learn that you had not thought to exist while pursuing Yoga as a profession. To begin with, there are around 6 to 7 subjects in 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training in…
At a Yoga Teacher Training program, different practices of yoga are taught by experienced teachers. In the subject under Yoga Philosophy, the topic of Bandha is explained. A Bandha in asana practice is called a lock or a bind which is performed to regulate the flow of Prana (Life force energy) in certain parts of…
The field of Yoga has had its expansion in the past couple of years. It is one of the oldest practices of wellness in India, yet it gained popularity only in recent times. A major influence in this field has been through social media and the entertainment sector, giving the illusion of wellness which is…
According to Ayurveda, the food which we consume can be classified into three categories. Each type of food has its benefits with the source of energy, fibres, vitamins, minerals, and more. The food that we consume is directly related to our wellness, physical and mental. 1. Sattvic food Sattvic food is a combination of fresh,…
The word ‘Yoga’ has different understandings for different people. For some, it is a path to become stronger and more flexible physically, whilst for others, it can be meditating for two hours a day. It may also mean mantra chanting or pranayama for the rest. In conclusion, yoga means a lot of things to a…
Yoga first emerged in India about 5,000 years ago and since then it has not only been practiced in India but has been an important part of the lifestyle. In modern times, with the popularity of western techniques of fitness, yoga also evolved into a medium of keeping our bodies fit. Every year thousands of…
Speaking of Physical Health, practices like Yoga and Pilates have become popular in recent years due to their dynamic nature. These practices have become this generation’s “new cool thing to do.” We see youngsters strolling around in athleisure attire boasting about yoga or pilates classes whilst none of them retains the knowledge of how these…
What is Meditation? In recent years, practices of Yoga have become more popular in the media, amongst celebrities, among the younger generation, and among old age people. Moreover, it has become a trend to follow what the other person is doing in life. If you hear somebody say, ‘I have found a way to keep…