Category: Yoga

In life, there are times when our soul yearns for something more like peace, meaning, and more self-awareness. For many yoga seekers from around the world, such times become the turning point for embarking  their journey to India, specifically to Rishikesh, which is recognized all over the globe as the capital of yoga.At Vinyasa Yoga Ashram, yoga teacher training is not just about mastering postures or getting certificates. But, it is about attaining better health, learning about yogic philosophy, and rediscovering inner peace.Why Yoga Teacher Training Is More Than a CertificationMost people come to Rishikesh expecting to undertake some professional training. They soon learn that it is an experience far greater than that, an experience of self-transformation.Yoga Teacher Training provides the student following things:Physical strength and flexibilityClear mind and balanced…

Yoga for every body is very good and highly beneficial to stay fit irrespective of the age, body type, or fitness level. Yoga is for everybody whether you are a kid, adult, or a senior person. It is not about being flexible or doing fancy yoga poses so you do not need to be flexible or a strong person to start. It is about connecting with your body, mind, and breath. Yoga improves the physical health and reduces stress level of the practitioner. The people practicing yoga everyday feel balanced in their daily life. Yoga for every body can be a wonderful starting point for every body's overall fitness journey. The yoga practice is a gentle as well as mindful journey that can be adjusted to fit the needs of different practitioners,…

Yoga philosophy is one of the major schools of thought that explores the fundamental qualities of our reality and existence. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, meaning union. Yoga is understood as a union on many levels—the union of mind, body, and spirit; the union of various energies within us; the union of the self with the source. Philosophy is made of two words: Philo means love, and Sophia means wisdom—love for wisdom.Yoga philosophy is traditionally known as yoga darshan. Darshan means ‘to see/ to perceive’. Yoga philosophy is a means of experiencing and perceiving union.Yoga philosophy mainly explains the different types of yoga used to attain this union. Some sacred texts of Yoga Philosophy include Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Shiva Samhita, Gherand Samhita,…

Do you experience an immense rush, as if time is running out and you are missing out on life? Do you attach your self-worth to the rate at which you accomplish your goals? Do you want to slow down, take a deep breath and pause but don’t know how to? Yin yoga might be what you need right now!A modern form of yoga rooted in Daoism, Yin Yoga is growing in popularity because of its effects on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this increasing yang world with its hustle culture, fear of missing out, and a never-ending list of to-dos, we cannot afford not to tap into our yin side to find balance and harmony.Principles of Yin YogaPlay your Edges: Yin Yoga consists of poses that are held passively…

You must have heard words like prana, nadis, and chakras in your yoga classes, whether in asana practice, pranayama, or philosophy. At the Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, we dive deep into these important concepts to help students understand yoga completely. It becomes necessary, especially in modern times where yoga is approached as exercise, to integrate the subtle elements constantly operating within us. These potent forms of energy play an essential role in spiritual evolution, rising beyond the physical. According to Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Tantra, channelling prana through the nadis in a specific manner and the eventual purification and activation of chakras is the way to the final stage of the eight limbs- samadhi. Prana Prana is the life-force vital energy that creates and sustains nature and the human body.…

Philosophy of action– Karma Yoga“कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥”श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 2.47Above is the infamous shloka from the Bhagwat Gita, taught comprehensively at the Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh. It captures the essence of Karma Yoga beautifully. Loosely translated, it says, ' One only has the right to action, not the fruits of the action. Neither is one the doer of any action nor should one be inactive.’  This philosophy of action is fundamental to human liberation and suffering. As long as one lives, one must act- that is the universal law. Our karma determines if we will be bound in the material or liberated through the spiritual. Karma:The word karma means action. However, it is more complex than just that. Karma is our deeds, intentions, and the consequences of…

Adolescence is quite a challenging time to navigate, especially for girls, who go through several physical, mental, and emotional changes. The onset of puberty also brings about a lot of social responsibilities that can seem overwhelming to deal with. Coping with these new changes both within and outside becomes essential for the healthy development of the body and mind, as well as finding a new identity in the world as a girl starts to become a woman.  Yoga helps navigate this period efficiently, but it becomes beneficial while addressing the issue of hormonal imbalances, which has become a widespread problem in today’s age. We greatly understand Yoga Therapy for Women in our Yoga Teacher Training in India.  Hormonal changes during Puberty Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate…

Pranayama is the fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga, which translates to the expansion of the dimension of breath (Prana- breath, Ayama-expansion). It is a preparatory and purifying step of the body and prana before the awareness can be evolved to the further stages of Pratyahara and eventually Samyama.  There are various kinds of pranayamas, some more useful for physical health benefits like disease prevention and cure; others highly beneficial for nadis purification, eventually leading to the stillness of mind. Learn in detail about these at the Yoga Teacher Training Programs in Rishikesh. Pranayama differs from other breathing techniques as it is powerful enough to still the Chitta. The mind's restlessness ceases when the breath is trained to move within and out of the body in a controlled manner. This is achieved by…

Ashtanga Primary series, also known as ‘Yoga Chikitsa’ developed by K. Pattabhi Jois is a modern yoga practice where a series of postures are practiced through the synchronization of breath (ujjayi) and movement. Known as moving meditation, this yoga system is of growing interest as a Yoga Teacher training Program in Rishikesh. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh focuses on Ashtanga Yoga to help practitioners develop inner strength, flexibility, and attention as well as a stronger bond within themselves.Structure of the Primary SeriesThe 75 postures that make up the Primary Series are arranged into standing, seated, and finishing poses. Vinyasa, a technique that combines movement and breath, ties each pose together.Standing Postures: The series begins with a sequence of standing poses. By strengthening the legs, core, and spine, these poses encourage balance…