Reflections on Studying Yoga Therapy in India & the West

Yoga Insights

Despite being a certified yoga therapist through IAYT, completing an 800-hour structured yoga therapy program at Ajna Yoga Therapy, another 500 hours of various yoga trainings, and having two years of experience, I felt called to go deeper. I wanted to move closer to...

Between Dharma and Adharma: The Space of Surrender

Yoga Insights, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Psychology

The story I am about to share comes from my friend Anisha Manjeni, a dedicated Yoga philosophy teacher at Sivananda Ashrams.In a quiet forest hermitage, a wise Rishi taught his disciples the ancient ways of Dharma. They studied scriptures, debated ethics, and pondered...

Swasthavritham: The Science of Healthy Lifestyle in Yoga Therapy

Ayurveda, Yoga Insights, Yoga Therapy

yoga therapists, our work extends beyond managing symptoms—it’s about empowering individuals to live in alignment with their natural state of health and balance. One of the frameworks that deeply supports this process is Swasthavritham, the Ayurvedic science of...

Understanding the Pancha Pranas: The Five Vital Energies

Ayurveda, Yoga Insights, Yoga Therapy

In yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, Prana refers to the vital life force that sustains all living beings. This energy flows through Nadis (subtle energy channels) and interacts with the Chakras to regulate physical, mental, and spiritual...

🌿 What is Ayurveda? The Ancient Science of Healing 🌿

Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy

Ayurveda, often called the “Science of Life,” is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. The word Ayurvedacomes from the Sanskrit words “Ayur”(life)...