Meditation for Beginners: 5 Styles and How to Choose One
Quick Answer: Meditation for beginners can start with any of five simple styles: mindfulness of the breath, body scan, mantra, loving-kindness and sound meditation. To choose one, think about what you want (calm, focus, better sleep or kindness), try each style for a few days for five to ten minutes, and keep the one you […]
Pranayama for Beginners: Nadi Shodhana, Kapalbhati and Bhramari
Quick Answer: Pranayama is the yogic practice of working with the breath, and pranayama for beginners usually starts with three popular techniques: Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), a calming practice; Kapalbhati (also spelled Kapalabhati), a quick, energising technique of forceful exhales; and Bhramari, a soothing humming breath. Start with Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari, keep the […]
Seven Chakra Singing Bowls: A Guide to Sound and Energy Centres
Quick Answer: Chakra singing bowls are a set of seven singing bowls, each paired with one of the body’s seven traditional energy centres, or chakras. Most sets match the notes C, D, E, F, G, A and B to the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye and crown chakras, although systems vary. You […]
Yoga Myths Busted: No, You Don’t Need to Be Flexible
Quick Answer: The biggest of all yoga myths is that you need to be flexible to start. You do not. Flexibility is something regular yoga can help you build over time, not an entry requirement. Yoga is also about strength, balance, breath and focus, and props and modifications let almost any body practise comfortably. Start […]
How to Book a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh from Abroad (2026–27 Guide)
Step-by-step guide for international students: choose a batch, pay the $200 deposit, get your e-Tourist visa, fly Delhi to Dehradun and start your 200 hour YTT in Rishikesh.
From RYT 200 to RYT 500: How to Do Your 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
A guide for RYT-200 teachers outside India: how 200 + 300 hours leads to RYT 500, what changes in advanced training, and how to plan a 28-day 300 hour course in Rishikesh.
Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh for Foreigners: A First-Timer’s Guide (3 vs 7 Days, Cost & Tips)
A first-timer’s guide to a yoga retreat in Rishikesh for international visitors: what’s included, 3 vs 7 days, costs, getting here and practical tips from our teachers.
Nada Yoga : The Ancient Yoga Of Sound
Quick Answer: Nada Yoga is the traditional yoga of sound. The Sanskrit word nada means sound or vibration, and the practice uses chanting, humming, music and attentive listening to focus the mind and move toward stillness. It includes outer sound you can hear, such as the voice or a bowl, and inner sound that practitioners […]
Yoga for PCOS/PCOD and Hormonal Balance: Gentle Poses for Women
Quick Answer: Yoga for PCOS uses gentle, steady movement, slow breathing and relaxation, which may help with stress, sleep and staying active, all of which matter for hormonal health. Gentle, restful poses to start with include Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana), Reclining Butterfly (Supta Baddha Konasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana), Legs-Up-the-Wall (Viparita Karani) and Corpse […]
Yoga for Sleep: 7 Poses to Do Before Bed
Quick Answer: The best yoga for sleep uses slow, gentle, calming poses: Child’s Pose, Seated Forward Fold, Head-to-Knee Pose, Reclined Bound Angle, Legs-Up-the-Wall, a Supine Twist and Corpse Pose. Hold each for a few slow breaths up to a couple of minutes, dim the lights, and keep the whole routine to about 10 to 20 […]
