Is Varkala the Right Place for Your Yoga Teacher Training?
India offers no shortage of yoga training destinations, and most of them get mentioned constantly in the same breath: Rishikesh, […]
Surya Namaskar in Traditional Hatha Yoga: More Than a Warm-Up
In most fitness-oriented classes, Surya Namaskar gets treated as a warm-up, something to move through quickly before the “real” practice
What to Expect in Your First Week of Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala
Booking a residential yoga teacher training abroad is a genuinely big decision, and most of the nerves around it aren’t
What Are Kriyas? Understanding Yogic Cleansing Techniques
Somewhere in a yoga teacher training syllabus, most students eventually run into the word “kriya,” usually attached to something unfamiliar,
The 8 Limbs of Yoga — Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras in Plain Language
“Ashtanga” tends to cause instant confusion the first time someone hears it used two different ways. Sometimes it refers to
An Introduction to Ayurveda for Yoga Students
Spend enough time around yoga, especially in Kerala, and Ayurveda comes up constantly. Doshas, daily routines, specific foods for specific
Meditation in Hatha Yoga — Trataka, Yoga Nidra, and Traditional Techniques
Ask most people what yoga meditation looks like, and you’ll get some version of the same image: sitting cross-legged, eyes
What Is Yoga Alliance Certification (RYT 200)?
“Yoga Alliance certified” shows up on almost every teacher training website you’ll come across, usually as a badge of legitimacy.
100 Hour vs 200 Hour vs 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
At some point, almost everyone considering teacher training runs into the same wall of numbers. 100 hours. 200 hours. 300
Pranayama in Hatha Yoga: A Guide to the Core Breathing Techniques
Most people encounter pranayama before they encounter an explanation of it. A teacher says “Ujjayi breath” mid-pose. Someone in a