6 Reasons To Go For Yoga Teacher Training In Thailand

Among the most soothing and enlightening experiences on the earth, taking a dip into the spiritual river of Yoga holds the foremost position. Yoga has given this world a reason to live peacefully and Yoga TTC plays an important role in organizing the mind, body, and soul to embrace the environment of acuity and sagacity. While India, the birthplace of Yoga has been the conventional hub of yogic knowledge, Thailand is yet another wonderful destination for delving into the beauty of Yoga in the pristine atmosphere of the welcoming Thai and Buddhist culture. Thailand has accurately replicated the yogic and spiritual civilization of the Indian subcontinent and thus, a Yoga teacher training in Thailand marks an ideal program for authentic Yoga education in one of the most avowed vacation destinations on the globe. (more…)

Why is Nepal Best For Yoga Retreat?

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: Enrich your yogic practice in the divine and tranquil environment of Nepal with a yoga retreat. Experience the indefinable amidst the mountain ranges and explore the blog to know more about Nepal and everything that makes the country best for a yoga vacation.

Withdraw oneself from the shackles of daily worries and stress and traverse to the land of Buddha to perceive peace and solace. Nepal is considered as the meditation capital, an ideal destination to commence the journey of rejuvenating and reviving the Self. A renowned yogic land, the country is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, beautiful valleys, and mesmeric lakes that set a perfect ambiance for a yoga and meditation retreat.

Soak oneself in the tranquil atmosphere of Nepal and feel nurtured in the body, mind, and soul. The country is the perfect place to have a soulful getaway to attain complete ecstasy through Yoga Retreat.

Yoga retreat in Nepal is a soulful escape. Here are the reasons why: (more…)

The Importance of Guru On the Path of Yoga

by Shwaasa Guru

In the age of free digital learning and virtual classes over Skype, the first-hand guru parampara of yoga teacher training in India can come as a bit overrated. But the mode of attaining knowledge, as it is upheld in Indian traditions is uncompromising regarding the role of the guru or preceptor.

You can think of the guru as Professor Xavier from X-men, the one who initiates the uninitiated, providing your practice with the right orientation, and training you in regulating your energies. He gives you nothing new but only makes you aware of your innate infinite potential. While you can learn to cook by browsing recipes online or figure out how to fold a blazer properly by following a YouTube video, spiritual knowledge does not come with a manual. (more…)

Choosing a Yoga Teacher Training Program

Tips for choosing 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program in India

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: If you are considering a 200 hour yoga teacher training in India, here are the amazing tips for a fruitful yoga journey.

We are living in the age and time that is undoubtedly plagiarized by numerous diseases and stresses. It is the time-period when most of us are on a lookout for a healing science to positively alter our physical, mental, and social well-being. A system that lets us unwind from the fallacious life we have been living for years.

And, this search wholesomely concludes with the science of Yoga. Yoga is the divine practice of healing and self-transformation. The traditional art of yoga has enormous potential to relieve the sufferings of people in a naturalistic manner. And so, at some point in life, we even begin to harbor a dream of getting closer to the world of yogic science and to become a certified practitioner. (more…)

Five yoga poses for a healthy body and mind

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: A healthy body and mind are the prerequisites for living a fulfilling life. Learn the five best yoga poses for overall health through this blog.

“Health is Wholeness”

The traditional texts claim that when a person feels complete in their body, mind, and spirit, that is when an individual is voraciously healthy. The experience of wholeness is possible only when one’s body, mind, and energy function at a certain level of intensity within oneself.

The proper cultivation of energies within the system is important for keeping the physical and psychical body in perfect health. And, the science of union-- Yoga is an ideal step towards balancing the energies of the body for the manifestation of a miracle, a body-mind capable of much more than just health.

The classical technique of yoga starts with the body, then breath, and finally the mind. The body has its own attitude and ego. Yoga shows the practitioners the way to discipline, purify, and to prepare the body for higher energies. (more…)

The Importance of Breath in Yoga

by Bipin Baloni

Summary: This article aims to inform its readers the role of breath in yoga.

The act of breathing is well known to all of us and we naturally perform this art all time by taking about 25000 breaths a day. But have you ever pondered upon the importance of breath beyond the support for staying physically alive? Well, breath is the vital force necessary to live. A popular adage goes, “Breathe Well and Live Well." However, we use only a fraction of our lung capacity to breathe taking shallow and fast breaths which deprives the body of oxygen and prana, the two core essentials for leading a healthy life.

The discipline of yoga incorporates the practice of pranayama (yogic breathing techniques). And, yoga is the perfect route to learn the various kinds of pranayama and correct techniques of practicing yogic breathing that rewards the body, mind, and soul in unbelievable ways. The pranayama practices draw our attention to the subtle layers of our breath and teach us the art of conscious and deep breathing that enhances the quality of prana, lengthens the years of life, and tranquilizes the mind.

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Beat Your Insomnia With Yoga - 5 Yoga Poses For Insomnia

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: Difficulty falling asleep? Don’t worry and read this blog to know some effective yoga poses to beat insomnia.

A Restful sleep is required for the recovery and proper functioning of the body. On an average, a person should sleep for 7-8 hours daily. Sleeping is a natural process, but there are people who are facing issue with this most natural process of sleeping.

Sleeping disorders are becoming quite common these days. We can blame the stressful life to an extent. Hectic lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, technology, etc., lead to a poor quality of sleep and also sleep deprivation. Insomnia can lead to various ailments, but with the help of yoga, you can keep all of them at bay.

Here is amazingly effective yoga poses to beat insomnia and deal with a majority of sleep-related issues. (more…)

Why Should One Practice Ashtanga Yoga

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: Do not hesitate to take up the wonder practice of Ashtanga yoga. A mystical yoga style with multiple benefits. Read this blog to discover why one should practice Ashtanga yoga.

For many people Ashtanga yoga is an extremely challenging and way too exhausting yoga style. Is this the true essence of Ashtanga yoga for many people or are these merely outdated prejudices? Indeed, Ashtanga yoga involves four series, structured postures and demands a lot of discipline and commitment on the part of practitioners. Nevertheless, the challenging Ashtanga yoga is a huge gift for all those who practice, it allows them to take up the practice independently, putting them in a position where they develop on a daily basis.

The daily practice of Ashtanga yoga rewards the individuals with the gems of peace, serenity, and well-being. This mind-body practice is often touted for its numerous physical and psychical benefits that keep practitioners in the sound shape of health.

Here are some of the notable reasons for practicing Ashtanga yoga: (more…)

Yoga: The Best Activity to Bring Balance In Life

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: Learn more about the yoga poses to maintain balance and equilibrium in your life.

Have you ever thought of driving a car which has more air in the right tyre and less on the left? Definitely, no one would like to drive a car like this as it reduces efficiency and leads to wear and tear of the car. Similar is the case with our bodies. Work pressure, hectic lives, overexertion creates an imbalance in life.

When we favor one side of the body more and continue to utilize it more than the other, blood circulation and muscles adjust themselves to reinforce the way body works. This is the main cause of body aches and neck pains that several individuals experience in their daily life. Moreover, we experience endless emotions in a day from angry to a feeling of joy to a sudden feeling of frustration and the list goes on. A restless mind goes on an uncontrolled emotional ride which hampers our confidence, ability to perceive things and so much more. The nagging neck pain, wandering mind, and fluctuating emotions are signs of imbalance which can be corrected through the science of yoga. (more…)

Ayurveda and Yoga, Ancient Sister Sciences

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: Find out how Yoga and Ayurveda are integrally related disciplines and why following the principles of the two in consonance will bring you the best of mind-body benefits.

Revelation for Yoga practitioners interested in Ayurveda in one of their courses—the tattvas in yoga and the panchamahabhuta in Ayurveda are concepts that are one and the very same! This simply sums up the integral connection between these two great sciences of Vedic origin, doesn’t it?

Through the prism of Yoga-Ayurveda, the universe is a composite of the Five Elements, which are also Five Qualities and every individual is an upholder of these in varying proportions. In that regard, wellness through the vehicle of yoga-ayurveda is a system of checks and balances upon these elements present in a being, regulated mainly through one’s lifestyle choices. If you feel a problem, you are prescribed a slow but holistic lifestyle shift, one which is appropriate for your unique Ayurvedic constituency and this, in turn, must compliment your efforts in yoga.

The conjugal approach of Ayurveda and Yoga in healing and wellness therefore becomes a formula of ideal diet, mind-body exercise, and self-discipline— (more…)