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This goes without a doubt that true health isn’t just the absence of disease but the manifestation of an equilibrium state where the energy, mind, body, and soul are unified. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual science that helps the practitioners exist in a...

In the era of erroneous living, let’s remember the beauty and charm of physical activity. Physical exercises are closely linked to health, wellness, and a magnified quality of living. Among the diverse forms of training and workouts, the ancient science of yoga is the...

The splendid showcase of extreme physical flexibility and molding of the body into different art forms by the professional contortionists surely leaves us open-eyed. Well, deep within all of us lies a contortionist waiting to be explored in its full glory. Discover...

The small, serene town of Northern India has left a lasting impression on the world map. Thousands of tourists, travelers, spiritual beings, and yoga lovers have embarked on an inward journey and successfully completed their quest of exploration of the life inwards...

The holy town of India, Rishikesh calls out to the venturesome, the spirituality seekers, and the yoga wanderers to its lap for experiencing solitude, absolute bliss, and internal healing. A place that offers enigmatic views of the Himalayas and immerses people in the...

Any form of physical exercise is good for maintaining the health in perfect shape and protecting it from the risk of developing diseases but going natural is even better. The indigenous science of yoga is an effective alternative to rigorous workouts for health and...

People living with the condition of Arthritis experience pain, stiffness, a decreased range of motion, and above all, a diminished quality of life. It affects the person physically, mentally, and even socially. Arthritis is not easy to live with, but there is a way to...

Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-limbed staff pose) is an important Sun-Salutation yoga posture and is central to the Vinyasa Flow Yoga Style. Also performed as an individual yoga posture, the four-limbed staff pose deserves all the respect and attention of the yogis as it...

Three years ago, addressing the biggest day of the year (length-wise) in the entire Northern Hemisphere, the date of 21st June gained an even more special significance in the history, when it was designated as the Yoga Day worldwide. The great science of Yoga, the...

Curved Spine and a Backache can be horrendous. Most of the people experience problems with their back and the prolonged sitting, carrying heavy bags, or daily tasks are to be blamed. During these activities, our body counteracts the gravity intensifying the fatigue...

The city of spiritual and mythical versions where every belief from the Indian treasure trove comes to life is a place without any time specification. One can visit the Gateway of the Himalayas during any month and they will find solace and calmness. However, there...

There is no sincere love than the devotion to one’s own physical, psychical, and spiritual needs. Putting in hard work to attain a harmonious balance within the three core aspects of the life: physical, mental, and emotional sweetens the individual's living with the...

A human body is a physical manifestation of the spiritual energies. Our body represents the deepest secrets of the inner ego (man-made) and thoughts in action. The various organs of the human system is a working communication between ourselves and the universe. The...

The series of Prasarita Padottanasana comes in four variations, A, B, C, and D and all four variations are designed to stretch and strengthen the body. Known for its revitalizing effect, this forward Bend is also a version of semi-inverted pose and helps to make the...

To embark upon the journey of yoga rooted in traditionalism, history, and practicality is the greatest aspiration of many yoga enthusiasts for the purpose of living a harmonized life established in wellbeing and for guiding the path of others as a professional yoga...

Yoga Science holds the Moon in great brilliance. The Solar (sun) and Lunar (moon) forces are the representatives of polar energies in a human body. The science of Hatha Yoga emanates from a deep understanding of the human anatomy and focuses on the use of yoga asanas...

Summary: Explore in depth the concept of karma yoga: the path of spiritual deliverance through this blog. “The Best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -- Mahatma Gandhi This quote by one of the greatest minds in the country surely...

A Hatha Yoga posture, Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose) is a wonderful grounding position that leads to the creation of a serene place for delving into a meditation state that involves deep, relaxed breaths coordinated with the leg movements. This asana guides the path...

A PRIZED ACHIEVEMENT We are delighted to share the thrilling news that Rishikul Yogshala has once again received the esteemed 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.  After our 2nd position amongst the 11 lessons and workshops and 3rd amongst the 63 Wellness...

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend pose) is a classic yoga asana of the Surya Namaskar series, designed by the yoga luminaries to warm and loosen up the body for advanced yoga practices. Practiced as a transition pose, a relaxing posture, and a holistic asana in...

A mantra goes, “No health without mental health." Indeed, a person may unveil a robust physique, glowing skin, and lustrous mane but, if the individual is not mentally sound and healthy, it does not count as a comprehensive well-being. Wellness is essential for living...

                                                    “The only beauty that lasts is the beauty of the Heart” -- Rumi. Heart ‘Hridaya’ is the ultimate dimension of our being. Named as Atman or supreme ‘Self’ in yogic tradition, it is a place of knowledge, pure emotion,...

Diabetes, a major risk factor for heart diseases, Alzheimer, and diabetic coma is a leading health concern today. The modern inactive lifestyle and genetic predisposition are some of the major causes of diabetes. We have no control over the genetic makeup of an...

The deadly disease of obesity is slowly becoming an epidemic across the globe costing many lives. Being obese endangers the physical, mental health, and is hazardous to the life of the person. Unhealthy eating habits alone are not responsible for obesity, but stress,...

The 5000- year old science of yoga is a gift of peace, well-being, vitality, and self-confidence for the body, mind, and soul. As the individuals dedicatedly embark upon the yogic odyssey, they experience immense health, joy, and higher consciousness in no time. The...

Do not neglect the tingling sensations, numbness, weakness, and debilitating pain in the lower region from the hips to the foot. Chances are these may be the symptoms of an upcoming phase of sciatica pain. The sciatica pain usually affects one side of the lower body...

Many of us agonize from the common gastrointestinal disorder-- Constipation. Several of us may ignore it as a mild suffering at times but recurrent constipation is the root cause of many medical conditions such as piles, fistula, peptic ulcers, and the most hazardous...

Hips--the foundation of a human body and the mother of all movements.  The provider of strength, stability, and support to our spine and organs. Part of abdomen organs, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs all reside within the pelvic area and are furnished with...

Ask anyone, friends, colleagues, or family members about their favorite way to unwind the day and we are flooded with responses like reclining on a couch, binge-watching, catching sleep, etc. Of course, these relaxation activities leave us with a feeling of being...

When living a modern lifestyle-- you know what it feels like to be depleted. No energy left at the end of the day. Exertion, emotional stress, anxiety, and insomnia are the characteristics of a fast-paced lifestyle that take over the physical and emotional health of a...

Have you been practicing the mystical science of yoga for a long time now? If yes, then advance your practice to next level and build your way to Chakrasana (Wheel Pose ). Perform the strong-back bending wheel asana and benefit your whole body, mind, and soul....

It’s a fact-- life is busy and stressful. Unless we make a conscious effort to do things that are important to us and our soul, it’s quite easy to get swayed in the everyday storm of a hectic life. It’s the constant procrastination to keep ourselves fit that...

Ashtanga YogaCreating Harmony In Physical, Emotional, and Mental WellbeingAshtanga Yoga Poses To Heat You Up1. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)2. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)3. Wide-Legged Forward Fold Pose (Prasarita Padottanasana)4. Warrior Pose I (Virabhadrasana...

It’s a proven fact the more you nurture your body, the healthier your mind is. Physical fitness increases the supply of oxygen to the brain, enhances the production of feel-good endorphins in the mind, and promotes healthy organs. For this very reason, it is no...

Many shall admit to the fact that we are busy juggling to create a work-life balance, and at times it becomes really hard to keep a check on the health. The daily stress, consumption of packaged food, lack of time to indulge in self-care, and so many other factors...

It’s midnight and you are having a sound sleep. Suddenly you wake up feeling suffocated, and gasping for breath but are unable to catch it. There is an uncanny feeling of the whole world closing in around the chest and throat. The tightness in the chest that woke you...

Sitting on a chair is easy but sitting on an imaginary chair can be challenging. Well, that is the beauty of this fierce yoga posture -- the Utkatasana(chair pose). A challenging yoga posture resembling a stance of a chair that evidently builds strength, focus, and...

Neck and shoulder pain, often resulting out of stressful situations or just from everyday hunching over at deskbound jobs, can get pretty bad and even sway you into skipping your workout. While it could get challenging to move through a day with the pain spreading...

If you have been into yoga for some time now, chances are that you are already doing the Locust Pose in some form. There are certain key variations to the Locust that can tune up the level of challenge from high to low. It is one of those rare postures which could be...

How easy would you find creating a space of just 15 minutes a day for one of the greatest feelings available on the planet earth? Yoga is an ancient science but its mixed bag of benefits work for all, from a perfect beach body-craving dainty models to the...

We all come across people in our lives who have been suffering from chronic headaches and debilitating migraine. Only those who suffer from a migraine truly understand the pain and turmoil this condition brings along. A pounding head, a dull headache pressing into the...

Many of us probably work in the most stressful and unbalanced environment. Late night hours, the pressure to complete the deadlines, meeting the family expectations, and what not, takes a toll on the health of a person. The hassled life that every second person is...

They are the two wheels of the human body, the primary vehicle of mobility and an inseparable tool of healthy and active living. Whether you are rocking an icy hockey game, astonishing an audience with your perfect arabesque or simply standing all day long, they are...

The nine months of expectancy coming in the way of your fitness? Well, it needn’t be! Sure, it’s time to quit the exacting hours on the treadmill and also ease the hard crunches a little bit, but still no reason you couldn’t continue being your agile and active self....

As you dive deeper into your inner landscape, the ocean continues to gently rock you in a soothing way allowing you to become peaceful. Your breath becomes calm and the tensions leave your body uplifting your spirits. The sensation of being free, of floating in...

When the word yoga conjures up, the image of super-limber women in fitted gear tying themselves to unbelievable knots flashes across the mind of several individuals. Also, many perceive yoga to be a lighter form of exercise best-suited for the women aspiring to...

For several individuals, a walk along the beaches, watching the radiant sunset and spending some quality time in the splendid nature is the ideal way to feel happy, harmonious and connected with the self. There are many people who have experienced similar...

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)12 Steps Of Surya Namaskar To Rise Like The SunStep 1: Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)Step 2: Hastottanasana (Raised arms Pose) Step 3: Padahastasana (Standing Forward Bend)Step 4: Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)Step 5: Dandasana (Stick...

Individuals practicing the spiritual discipline of yoga dating to 5,000 years back in the Indian Philosophy, passionately admit that they fell hard for the science of yoga ever since they stepped onto the yoga mat for the first time. From measurable transformations...

From your first day at the yoga class to now, downward-facing dog pose (adho mukha svanasana) is probably the yoga posture you often practice and absolutely love doing it. Downward-facing dog posture is the most recognized of all the yoga asanas and it deserves all...

Yoga is an art of peace, a methodology to celebrate the present moment, and a science to unite the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga is a pure discipline that rewards the practitioners with a sense of health, vitality, and goodness. The regular yoga practices aim to create...

Workout fads, fitness regimes come and go but there is no other form of exercise as endearing as the ancient discipline of yoga. It has been around for 5,000 years and has been growing in popularity among the mankind still. For many people, a consistent yoga practice...

This blog is dedicated to all the fearless, independent, funny, humble, loving and survivor women across the globe. This is your moment to feel empowered with Yoga. Read the blog to know how. A professional, a homemaker, a daughter, a mother, a wife, a lover, a...

As the auspicious festival of Holi came knocking at the door, Rishikul Yogshala embraced the festival of colors with just as enthusiasm and love. Read further to catch a glimpse. Sun-kissed gold in the air, vibrant hues of pink, red, green, yellow, and blue splashed...

The magnificence of Ashtanga yoga lies in its beautiful sequences. The science of ashtanga yoga sequences is phenomenal in weeding out the unnecessary which liberates the natural essence to shine through. The practitioners do not need to figure  how the series works...

Acclaimed Yogi B.K.S Iyengar in his famous book “Light on yoga” has described Sarvangasana as the queen of all yoga asanas. Have you ever wondered why Shouldestand gets such distinguished praise? What is so special about this particular inversion? Well, it is known as...

There have been several stories and facts that discuss the journey of a mind-body transformation through yoga. Needless to say, yoga can also be practiced to deliver the basics. Having a fit and a perfectly carved body is an asset that a majority of us aspire to have....

Read somewhere, you have to evolve to sustain longevity. None of us would say ‘no’ to a long lifespan, and it will be icing on the cake if it turned out to be a happier and healthier one. Yoga has an amazing power, which helps us maximize the longevity, covering all...

Yoga is an ancient philosophy of creating strength, harmony, and awareness within our body. The wholesome practice of yoga comprises of breathing techniques, yoga postures, and meditation aimed at purification of the mind along with fostering a holistic well-being....

Practicing the science of yoga for years and have mastered the basics. Let all the love sprout even further as you find a new edge in your yoga practice with advanced yoga poses. Give your yoga practice a new dimension with advanced yoga sequences. Explore the new,...

Foreword For Your First Yoga ClassJust Starting Yoga? 10 Tips On Becoming First Yoga Class ReadyInvest In A Quality Yoga WearGet Ready For A Barefooted RegimenSelect A Style That Suits YouFocus On The BreathThe Practice Is More Inward Than OutwardsAsana Perfection...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and, so is the much-awaited excitement and joy that this day brings along. A day that is celebrated as a symbol of eternal love across the globe is cherished with just as endearment each year. This is the day of love that conquers...

Having Back Pain? We Got YouYoga Poses For Back Pain When Your Back Takes All The PressureUttanasana or Standing Forward FoldTrikonasana or Extended Triangle PoseChakravakasana or The Cat Cow PoseBalasana or The Child's PoseAdho Mukha Svanasana or the Downward...

As a beginner to the art of yoga, ‘slow and gradual’ are the words to be. Being a highly intense science, it takes series of steps and stages for a person to complete evolution into a yogi. In fact, the evolution is never nearly complete. It is a science that takes an...

Rishikesh is avowed as the yoga capital of the globe and it is also one of the well-known tourist destinations for adventure lovers. It is a bustling town of national and international travelers throughout the year. Some hail to this holy land to seek spirituality...

Is your health suffering from the ill effects of mundane life? Do you find yourself low on vigor and spirit? If yes then you need to choose a way of living that leads you on the path of well-being and happiness. A getaway that re-ignites your passion for this...

What is a Sun Salutation? It is that one singular yoga sequence that alone can do you a world of good in terms of strength, flexibility, and overall wellness, is the classic Sun Salutation. In a spirit of oblation and worship, this twelve-fold sequence is performed in...

What really is Ashtanga Yoga- an esoteric practice meant for a cult, prescription for morally scrupulous living, or the most challenging segment that one can find in a yoga course book? This is the spirit of inquiry that drives most yoga enthusiasts to Ashtanga- a...

Women are competent, adaptable and multi-talented -- successful at work and doting at home. They are the ones who hold many relationships together. Females work in multiple capacities all around the clock. Women hold a special place in our hearts and societies. But...

Almost all of us have come through phases of overwork and mental strain when relapsing into exhaustion and negative thinking every once in a while gets common and we can’t for the love of god understand what it is that is missing from life. Why it could just be...

Enrouting the journey of yoga is a most cherished dream for many yoga aspirants. So, several entities travel to India, the land of yoga in order to discover and unravel the mystical dimensions of yoga and spirituality. Some are yoga amateurs looking for holistic yoga...

Heard about the Hatha yoga style? The branch of yoga that involves physical practices to calm the body, mind, and soul in preparation for higher spiritual work. ‘Ha’ means sun and ‘Tha’ means moon, Hatha yoga aims at unison of the solar and lunar energies within you...

There are two kinds of people in this world—those who yoga and those who don’t and transitioning from the category of the latter to the former could be one hell of a journey! The body and mind have to enter a whole different dimension to be truly in yoga, and though...

Tired of starting your days late and stretching the wee hours longer than you can sustain? Setting a rude alarm may not do the trick for you every morning either, unless there’s an amazing reason to wake up, like a truly invigorating session of morning yoga. To be...

Know about applying successfully for scholarship yoga programs conducted in the birth land of yoga, in India. “It’s not your history but your presence on your mat that matters.” K. Pattabhi Jois Thus spoke one of the greatest yoga masters on earth! If yoga is in your...

Christmas is not only the time filled with prolonged celebrations and fun-filled activities, it is the season when we most deeply feel the significance of our loved ones in our life. A time to spread love among the mankind to evade all the hatred and bitterness. A...

As the month-long Christmas and New Year celebrations conclude, it is time to get back to the regular life. As much as we relish every morsel of the festivity-packed winters, a majority of us also undergo the post-vacation stress that these holidays bring along. Our...

New Year celebrations do not always have to be about parties, getting hammered, or stocking the body up with platters of calorie-driven food. This New Year, do something unique, something more ‘soulful’ and much less ‘fatal’! Welcome this New Year with the holistic...

Taking the elemental step towards acquiring the serious education of yoga as an aspiring yoga teacher and practitioner can be quite overwhelming. From scouring through various yoga schools to freezing upon the appropriate destination that can favor a thorough...

Yoga teacher training seems to be one hell of a commitment with a month of detention in a foreign land, living community style with strangers, and doing high standard yoga that just might get a tad bit too much, but before you show this reasons to shy away from this...

All set to take a break from life as usual? Make this vacation special with yoga on the side, because you don’t want to come back home tired and just a little more robbed of finances. Yoga, it is the journey of the self to the Self, through the self. Confounding as it...

Table of ContentsHow To Become A Yoga TeacherCreate Your Yoga PortfolioRegister with the Yoga AllianceMove Ahead In Taking Further EducationBecome Certified in Yoga Adjustment and AlignmentVolunteer and Gain ExperienceObtain Liability InsuranceKeep Up Your Day JobFix...

Christmas is around the corner and isn’t this the most precious opportunity for giving and sharing happiness? If you are looking for the perfect yoga inspired gifts for yoga lovers, and yoga practitioners you’ve landed at the right place. Given below is a list of yoga...

The season of chilly winds and foggy environs has arrived. Like every year, along with early sunset, shivering weather, drop in temperature, bundles of holidays and vacation opportunities, the season has brought a handful of skin problems too. With Itchy, dry, flaky...

Life is endlessly delicious, and the delicacy lies neither in indulgence and excesses nor in frugalities. Yoga teaches us to bring in the balance. A system of finding balance in everything, from your emotions to personal habits- that is the key to founding a healthy...

Living with a healthy lifestyle is every person’s dream. You just can’t imagine the idea of getting up on a blissful winter morning with bad health. If your immune system is strong nothing negative can touch you this winter. Unfortunately, due to our irregular...

At a crossroads in your yoga life, not knowing whether to advance with self-practice or go for a yoga teacher training? You are not the only one. With a dozen types of yoga courses mushrooming at hundreds of exquisite locations on the planet, it is difficult to...

India is a great place to undergo yoga teacher training, this no informed yoga enthusiast can deny. The land has a golden heritage of yoga since time immemorial. Imbibed with the great philosophy of Vedantic holism, every aspect of life in India has a spiritual vein....

Living with diabetes can be stressful. It leads to the development of various unhealthy emotions and outcomes. Experiencing emotions of anger, frustration, hopelessness, isolation, and fear are common. Many of the patients encounter episodes of nervousness about...

As a generation of the 21st century, we are used to getting quick and easy fixes for every conceivable trouble, even if it means the remedy will not be lasting for long or be harmful. This is especially true in case of medicine. Taking prescription pills for minor...

IntroductionWhat is Kalaripayattu?The Practice Of Kalaripayattu Martial ArtThe History Of Kalaripayattu The Kalaripayattu Martial Art Is Performed In 2 Major Styles:Benefits of Kalaripayattu Martial ArtConclusion  Introduction Yoga has a connection to both developing...

Kerala is one of the best locations in India to practice yoga. There are some well-known Ayurveda centers for people to enroll. Kerala is scattered with dense forests, lush green parks, and beautiful rivers that make yoga more blissful. Allow us to help you in...

Since our childhood, we are advised to excel in everything so we can make a lucrative career and, lead a happy and fulfilled life. From that time, we learn that the ‘mantra’ of living a happy life is Money, Career and Growth. We work continue to work hard and harder...

Diwali, the most celebrated festival from Hindu Mythology that commenced in the era of Lord Shri Rama thousands of years ago, is celebrated with the same zeal and enthusiasm even today. We start preparing for this grand festival much before its arrival. As the day...

The yoga breathing techniques vouchsafe many mindful benefits to the practitioners. Explore the blog to gain an insight into the types of yoga breathing  We do not pay much attention to the process of breathing just because it occurs naturally. But, do you know that a...

 Is your hair dull and lifeless? Does a single swish of hand through your hair give you back a few bundled up strands in the hands? It is time to stop cursing your hair products and, take an action. Indulge in hatha yoga classes every day and, give your hair the care...

In modern times, all areas of life have constant physical and mental demands. To meet those demands, we work like hell around the clock which often leads us to a number of ailments. To name a few, stress, anxiety, emotional imbalances and insomnia are some of the most...

Paving through the 200 hours Yoga Teachers Training, Rishikul Yogshala on the 25th of August 2017, opened its doors to Lord Ganesha, one of many Hindu gods worshiped in India. For 10-days, we witnessed the God of prosperity being worshipped in a magical manner. Our...

The yoga science strongly believes that ‘breath’ is the largest source of energy in a human body. The breath, known as ‘prana’ in Sanskrit can be exercised to channelize it towards optimum benefit of the mind, body and soul. Yoga Pranayama represents a well-researched...

If you are thinking to delve deeper in the soul-healing world of yoga and make your life more meaningful by serving people as a certified yoga teacher, then set onto the path of a yoga teacher training program. There are numerous destinations in the world to choose...