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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

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

Be a seeker, not a Believer

Yoga is not a belief system. You’re not expected to believe something. Belief is the domain of religion. Religion asks you to believe in...

Yogacharya Rakesh

Aug 25, 20191 min read

Aparigraha – The Joy of Letting Go

Aparigraha is one of the Yama in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This story explains the significance of Aparigraha beautifully

Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Rakesh

Jan 14, 20183 min read

Santosha – The state of Blissfully Dissatisfied

"Santosha” is one among five Niyamas in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras vaguely translated into contentment or fulfilment. It is the state of comple

Yogacharya Rakesh

Jan 5, 20181 min read

What is the Philosophy of Yoga School?

What is the philosophy of Yoga at Samyak Yoga School during Yoga Teacher Training? We are often encountered with this question and I...

Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Rakesh

Nov 11, 20162 min read

Sthiram and Sukham – Phases of Yoga Practice

Do you remember the first time you dropped into a Yoga Studio and wanted to practice something called “Yoga”?

Yoga Practice

Yogacharya Rakesh

May 29, 20152 min read

Importance of 108 in Yoga – why it is so sacred?

108 is considered to be the most sacred number in the practice of Yoga. You must have seen or practised 108 Sun Salutations or chanted a...

Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Rakesh

Apr 19, 20152 min read

Yoga Teaching Resources

Teaching Yoga with Sanskrit: Honoring the Tradition Beyond Poses

Bring depth and authenticity to your classes by Teaching Yoga with Sanskrit. Learn its meaning, benefits for teachers, and simple ways to honour yoga’s tradition.

Yogacharya Rakesh

Roots & Wings: Why Ancient Yoga Tradition is a Modern Teacher's Secret Superpower

Discover why yoga tradition matters for modern teachers. Learn how Sanskrit, lineage, and ancient wisdom keep your yoga teaching authentic and inspiring.

Yogacharya Rakesh

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 Teaching Resources

Teaching Yoga with Sanskrit: Honoring the Tradition Beyond Poses

Roots & Wings: Why Ancient Yoga Tradition is a Modern Teacher's Secret Superpower

Yoga Teacher Burnout: Signs, Prevention, and Recovery

Articles on Yoga Practice

Teaching Yoga with Sanskrit: Honoring the Tradition Beyond Poses

Bring depth and authenticity to your classes by Teaching Yoga with Sanskrit. Learn its meaning, benefits for teachers, and simple ways to honour yoga’s tradition.

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.