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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

A letter from Patanjali to a Yoga Student

This is an imaginary letter from Patanjali to a modern Yoga student. What if Patanjali would see our practice and what he would like to say

Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Rakesh

Apr 2, 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

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

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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

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

Yogacharya Rakesh

The Evolution of Asana Practice: How Modern Yoga Lost (and Found) Its Roots

Explore The Evolution of Asana Practice and discover how modern yoga lost - and found - its roots. Learn how to preserve traditional asana p

Yogacharya Rakesh

Yoga Teaching Resources

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

Your First Yoga Class: What No One Tells You

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(2)

The Evolution of Asana Practice: How Modern Yoga Lost (and Found) Its Roots

Article on Yoga Practice

Your Guide to Top 10 Sound Healing Certification Courses 2025

Looking for the best sound healing courses in India? Here’s a curated list of the top 10 sound healing certification programs, from Rishikes

Hatha, Ashtanga, or Vinyasa? How to Choose Your YTT Adventure

So, you’re thinking about diving into a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program and can’t decide between Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa? Each...

History of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - Finding the Mysore Roots

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic and meditative style of yoga that has gained worldwide popularity for its physically demanding sequences

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Articles on Yoga Philosophy

Before Indra Devi: The Forgotten History of Women in Indian Yoga and Philosophy

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Samkhya Darshana: The Ancient Philosophy Behind Yoga's Path to Liberation

The Evolution of Asana Practice: How Modern Yoga Lost (and Found) Its Roots

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all about Yoga & Ayurveda

Samyak Yoga Blog

The Bandhas – Your Complete Guide to Energy Locks

5 things a Yogi must do during COVID-19

Spinal structure and Asana practice

A letter from Patanjali to a Yoga Student

Evolution of Asana Practice

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training – How should it impact?

Chin Mudra : Fascinating Yoga Philosophy behind Practice

Sthiram and Sukham – Phases of Yoga Practice

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

Yoga Practice – How to be regular on the mat?

Yoga Teaching Resources

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

Your First Yoga Class: What No One Tells You

The Evolution of Asana Practice: How Modern Yoga Lost (and Found) Its Roots

Yoga Teaching Resources

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

Your First Yoga Class: What No One Tells You

The Evolution of Asana Practice: How Modern Yoga Lost (and Found) Its Roots

Article on Yoga Practice

Your Guide to Top 10 Sound Healing Certification Courses 2025

Hatha, Ashtanga, or Vinyasa? How to Choose Your YTT Adventure

History of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - Finding the Mysore Roots

Articles on Yoga Philosophy

Before Indra Devi: The Forgotten History of Women in Indian Yoga and Philosophy

Samkhya Darshana: The Ancient Philosophy Behind Yoga's Path to Liberation

The Evolution of Asana Practice: How Modern Yoga Lost (and Found) Its Roots

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