The Yoga Nisarga blog

Notes from the shala

Practice guides, philosophy and teacher-training advice from our schools in Goa, Bali and Thailand.

  • Practice 10
  • Breath 2
  • Meditation & mind 6
  • Philosophy 10
  • Food & Ayurveda 2
  • Teacher training 7
  • Goa & travel 5
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Breath

10 Transformative Benefits of Pranayama: Breathing Your Way To Balance

Pranayama is a derivation of two Sanskrit words: "Prana," meaning life force or vital energy, and "Ayama," meaning control or extension.

7 min read · 19 May 2024

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Practice

Finding Your Flow: Yoga Practices for Every Day

You can start your day with yoga. It rejuvenates the body and mind, imparting the right kind of tone to take off positively during the day.

10 Jul 2024Read →
5 min read
Philosophy

Top 10 Yoga Books Every Yogi Should Read

Yoga, an ancient practice with a rich history spanning thousands of years, has gained immense popularity worldwide for its profound benefits on both physical and mental well-being.

15 Jun 2024Read →
Colourful cottages and pool among palms in Goa4 min read
Goa & travel

Yoga in Goa: Ancient Traditions Meet Shores

he inviting sands and peaceful waters of Goa, India, have always beckoned people seeking relaxation and upliftment of the spirit.

24 Apr 2024Read →
4 min read
Practice

Exploring Jal Neti in Yoga | Jal Neti Benefits

Jal Neti is a traditional yogic cleansing practice related to the larger system of Hatha Yoga practices designed to purify the body and mind.

17 Apr 2024Read →
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Food & Ayurveda

A Guide to Yogic Nutrition and Wellness

Disease manifests in the body through undigested food, in the mind through thoughts that hang there like an autumn mist, and in the soul through the dominance of the ego.

10 Apr 2024Read →
4 min read
Philosophy

Bhakti Yoga For Emotional Wellness

Bhakti Yoga for emotional wellness, or sentiments as people also term them, are an integral part of human psychology and experience.

27 Apr 2023Read →
4 min read
Meditation & mind

Coming Out Of Depression And Anxiety With Yoga

The world we are living is full of uneven situations.

21 Apr 2023Read →
4 min read
Philosophy

The Ancient Origins And Roots Of Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice that is there for a long time now, and the experts can find its roots connected to ancient India.

14 Apr 2023Read →
4 min read
Meditation & mind

Yoga: A Way to Build Inner Strength and Confidence

Yoga is an ancient physical and mental training used to keep fit and healthy. Though it originated in India, people worldwide have been practicing various yoga postures.

13 Apr 2023Read →
Students reaching into a circle under palm trees3 min read
Teacher training

How To Prepare for a Yoga Teacher Training

You have been practicing yoga for a while and now you are considering enrolling in a yoga teacher training course.

13 Apr 2023Read →
4 min read
Teacher training

5 Important Lifestyle Changes After a Yoga Teacher Training

When you are in your Yoga Teacher Training in Bali , you are fully committed to the experience.

6 Apr 2023Read →
5 min read
Philosophy

MUDRAS: THE CIRCUIT SYSTEM OF ENERGY

The practice of yoga can be traced back thousands of years.

13 Feb 2023Read →
3 min read
Teacher training

5 Best Career Options After a Yoga Teacher Training

Now that you are a Registered Yoga Alliance teacher, it is time to share your newly developed knowledge.

31 Dec 2022Read →
3 min read
Meditation & mind

7 Ways How Yoga Impacts Your Mental Health

More than its physiological benefits, the impact of yoga on mental health is profound.

15 Oct 2020Read →
3 min read
Teacher training

8 Amazing Benefits Of Teaching Yoga

We always talk about learning and practicing yoga. What we never think about is the possibility that we could be the one who is doing the teaching.

26 Apr 2020Read →
3 min read
Philosophy

What is Karma Yoga – Principles and Benefits

It is a path towards spirituality that is purely based on action and not just on poses and meditation.

22 Mar 2020Read →
2 min read
Philosophy

Secret of Yoga

Practicing yoga conveys quite a lot of benefits to mind, body, and essence.

27 Dec 2019Read →
3 min read
Practice

Yoga Poses for Happiness

All of us study and work hard for the ultimate goal; to be happy. Have you ever given thought to whether there is a simpler way to find happiness in life?

14 Dec 2019Read →
3 min read
Breath

Yoga for All – Yoga For Asthmatic

Yoga has shown a significant impact on asthmatic patients, giving them relief and better lung capacity.

7 Dec 2019Read →
3 min read
Meditation & mind

Importance of Wasting Time

Individuals who don’t believe in wasting time make me feel anxious. I wonder: what are they trying to get away with? What are they trying to wriggle out?

10 Nov 2019Read →
3 min read
Teacher training

The Confessions Of A Yoga Teacher Secrets Behind a Successful Yoga Teacher

We are undoubtedly in an age where yoga is an integral part of the mainstream culture. People are now taking vacations just to learn yoga so that they can feel refreshed.

1 Nov 2019Read →
3 min read
Philosophy

5 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Yoga

Some see yoga as a form of workout or relaxation; others see it as a standard of living. And no matter what, we all have some predetermined ideas about yoga.

26 Oct 2019Read →
4 min read
Practice

Yoga for Weight loss

Health and weight are interconnected, which is probably one reason why many people worry about staying fit. The only problem is that staying healthy can be hard.

17 Oct 2019Read →
4 min read
Practice

Top 6 Yoga Poses To Relieve Back pain

The human back consists of a complex structure of ligaments, bones, and muscles. Pain in the lower back arises from damages of these muscles and commonly affects adults.

10 Oct 2019Read →
3 min read
Meditation & mind

How to Get Back Into Yoga After Illness

Be it a winter respiratory tract infection, influenza, or an acute virus infection. These diseases have the power to throw a severe blow in your typically fit routine.

2 Oct 2019Read →
3 min read
Goa & travel

5 Essential Things Every Yogi Should Carry

The reason why a lot of people are flocking towards yoga nowadays is the mere fact that the practice makes them feel good.

18 Sep 2019Read →
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Goa & travel

Top Places in Goa for Yoga Enthusiast

Goa is a popular destination for travelers who look to get laid-back and enjoy the sun and sand along with the coastal charms of the Arabian Sea.

31 May 2019Read →
4 min read
Practice

7 Romantic Yoga Pоѕеѕ You Must Trу With Yоur Pаrtnеr

Yоu’vе probably heard thаt romantic Yoga іѕ gооd for уоu. Mауbе уоu hаvе еvеn trіеd it аnd dіѕсоvеrеd that іt mаkеѕ уоu fееl bеttеr.

1 May 2019Read →
2 min read
Philosophy

Ahimsa | Love Your Enemies

Does that sound shocking? Well, it isn’t! Let me explain it to you with a little example!

12 Apr 2019Read →
5 min read
Food & Ayurveda

10 Healthy Vegan Food You Should Include in Your Diet

Vegan tries to avoid eating animal food for ethical, environmental or health reasons.

5 Apr 2019Read →
2 min read
Practice

How to Start Yoga at Home For Beginners

The concept is easy enough, but it puts fear into our hearts.

15 Mar 2019Read →
3 min read
Practice

What’s In | Yoga meets Tai Chi

Yoga and Tai Chi, how both help you to grow. Tai chi often described as `Meditation in Motion` mind-body exercise with value in treating many health problems.

8 Mar 2019Read →
2 min read
Practice

The Power of Touch lodges: Yoga Adjustments

The power of touch lodges in our bodies and brainpower right since our birth.

12 Feb 2019Read →
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Goa & travel

5 Essential Items for the Traveling Yogi

If you are about to join a Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand or another exotic destination, a retreat, or visiting a shala abroad, you’ll probably spend some time compiling a packing list as long as your arm trying to figure out what necessities you’ll need for your trip.

11 Feb 2019Read →
3 min read
Philosophy

A Journey From The Internal Soul To Eternal Soul

A Journey From The Internal Soul To Eternal Soul.

5 Apr 2018Read →
3 min read
Goa & travel

Yoga Course with Things to do in Goa

The course of Yoga training teachers includes 200 hours of theory and practice of yoga under the strict guidance of high-class specialists in philosophy, external and internal practices of yoga, anatomy, teaching methodology and psychology.

5 Mar 2018Read →
5 min read
Teacher training

Do you want to become a yoga Instructor?

After many years of receiving classes in a gymnasium or a yoga center, perhaps you have considered making the leap from student to teacher, as happened to me .

2 Mar 2018Read →
5 min read
Teacher training

90 Days Review : Being a Yoga Teacher

when we talk about our time of existence, 30 days are really nothing. Only a small fraction in the great phenomenon that is our life.

23 Feb 2018Read →
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