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Ayurveda Oils - Your Journey to Self-Love!

Ayurvedic oils are extremely potent and fast-absorbing. Our skin’s outer layer comprises fatty tissues, and the skin recognizes oil

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Jun 23, 20233 min read

History of Ayurveda

History of Ayurveda can be understood from two schools i.e Dhanvantari and Atreya, compiled by Agnivesha leading to Charaka & Sushrutha.

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

May 25, 20233 min read

The Ayurvedic Science of Panchakarma

The Ayurvedic Science of Pancha Karma involves five treatments such as Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana.

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Mar 3, 20233 min read

Ayurveda – The Key to Living your best life

The science of Ayurveda is the key to living your best life and it is the fact that when we live in a state of harmony & peace, we can make

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 14, 20233 min read

Ritucharya – An introduction to the seasons

There are six seasons: Shishira (winter), Vasanta ( spring), Grishma (summer), Varsha (Monsoon), Sharad (Autumn) and Hemanta (late autumn)

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Jan 25, 20234 min read

Ayurvedic Tips To Improve Your Energy

These Ayurvedic tips to improve your energy will also help you improve the quality of your Yoga practice. These tips on Vata, Pitta & Kapha

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Oct 17, 20223 min read

Your Guide to Six Healing Ayurvedic Spices

Your Guide to six healing ayurvedic spices explores turmeric, fennel, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and cardamom spices, their qualities

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Aug 30, 20224 min read

Concept of Rasa – An ayurvedic guide for Yogis

The concept of Rasa is discussed in detail in Ayurveda texts. For Yogis, it is an essential aspect. You are what you eat and how you eat. Th

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Mar 11, 20224 min read

Are you following the Ayurvedic Clock?

Vata is represented by air and space, Pita by fire & water and Kapha is grounded in earth and water.

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 25, 20223 min read

The magic pill called sleep

Sleep is the best meditation – Dalai Lama After we are jam-packed with a full workday, running errands, balancing personal & professional...

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 18, 20223 min read

Know Your Food

Did you know that a consistent practice of Yoga & the food you eat complement each other in many ways? Yoga & Food are the building...

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 11, 20223 min read

Know your Doshas

Doshas, also known as body types in Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These Doshas impact on the way you practice asanas. In this blog, we

Ayurveda

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 4, 20223 min read

Yoga Teaching Resources

Yoga Teacher Burnout: Signs, Prevention, and Recovery

Discover the signs of yoga teacher burnout, practical tips to prevent it, and gentle ways to recover - while staying aligned with your passion and purpose.

Yogacharya Rakesh

Yoga in the West vs Traditional Yoga: What an Indian Teacher Wants You to Know

What does an Indian yoga teacher think about yoga in the West vs traditional yoga? In this honest reflection, Yogacharya Rakesh explores cultural shifts, authenticity, and the heart of yoga beyond the poses.

Yogacharya Rakesh

Your First Yoga Class: What No One Tells You

You’ve done it. A month of intense training, early mornings, anatomy lectures, chanting, alignment cues, asana clinic, sweating to...

Yogacharya Rakesh

Yoga Teaching Resources

Yoga Teacher Burnout: Signs, Prevention, and Recovery

Yoga in the West vs Traditional Yoga: What an Indian Teacher Wants You to Know

Your First Yoga Class: What No One Tells You

Articles on Yoga Practice

Mysore Style of Ashtanga Yoga: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Discover the Mysore Style of Ashtanga Yoga - a traditional, self-paced method of practice rooted in silence, individual attention, and inner transformation. Learn how this approach fosters discipline, mindfulness, and personal growth on the mat.