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The Bandhas – Your Complete Guide to Energy Locks

Bandhas is a Sanskrit word that means ‘lock’ or ‘bind’. The process of holding a bandha involves the contraction or squeezing of muscles

Yoga Practice

Yogacharya Rakesh

Jan 11, 20223 min read

5 things a Yogi must do during COVID-19

1. Practice 6 days a week You may not get this kind of opportunity always. It’s the best time to take your practice to the next level.

Yoga Practice

Yogacharya Rakesh

May 22, 20201 min read

Spinal structure and Asana practice

Have you ever thought about why most of the asana instructions are related to the spine? Most of the Yoga Teachers while instructing

Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Rakesh

Sep 8, 20172 min read

Evolution of Asana Practice

If you have been practicing Yoga (Asanas) then the questions about making a progress such as ‘whether you are on the right track, should you

Yoga Practice

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 12, 20162 min read

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training – How should it impact?

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training is generally classified with 300 Hour (after 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training).

Yoga Practice

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 6, 20163 min read

Chin Mudra : Fascinating Yoga Philosophy behind Practice

Chin Mudra is one of the most popular words in the yoga world after “Namaste”. Though one of the easiest to practice, Chin Mudra is used in

Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Rakesh

Dec 8, 20152 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

Yoga Practice – I don’t know anything. Can I start?

I am neither flexible nor strong. Can I start Yoga Practice? I know Yoga is for everyone and every Indian Yoga Teacher says this.

Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Rakesh

Mar 16, 20153 min read

Yoga Practice – How to be regular on the mat?

When you are in an intensive Yoga Teacher Training working on and working every day for a month, you will explore a lot of things with regar

Yoga Practice

Yogacharya Rakesh

Feb 6, 20153 min read

Yoga Teaching Resources

Can We Separate the Teacher from the Teaching?

The Teacher, the Teaching & the Truth

Explore the timeless relationship between the teacher, the teaching, and the student through the lens of the Guru–Śiṣya tradition. Learn how yoga approaches trust, ethics, discernment, and the role of a teacher in guiding seekers towards truth.

Yogacharya Rakesh

Top 10 Yoga Schools in Bali for a Meaningful Yoga Experience in 2026

Top yoga schools in Bali reviewed with clarity - what works, what to question, and how Bali trainings compare to traditional yoga paths.

Yogacharya Rakesh

The Classical Yoga Texts Every Serious Yoga Teacher Should Know

Explore the essential classical yoga texts every serious yoga teacher should know, including the Yoga Sutras, Yoga Vasishtha, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and more.

Yogacharya Rakesh

Yoga Teaching Resources

The Teacher, the Teaching & the Truth

Top 10 Yoga Schools in Bali for a Meaningful Yoga Experience in 2026

The Classical Yoga Texts Every Serious Yoga Teacher Should Know

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.