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Original articles on yoga, meditation and philosophy, plus visitor guides for Rishikesh, Haridwar, Uttarakhand and India.
Original articles on yoga, meditation and philosophy, plus visitor guides for Rishikesh, Haridwar, Uttarakhand and India.
September 30, 2026A Simple 20-Minute Morning Yoga RoutineA gentle 20-minute morning yoga routine for beginners — loosening, sun-salutation-style flow, standing and seated postures, breathing and a short meditation — to start the day steady and clear.
September 30, 2026What Is Naad Yoga? The Yoga of SoundAn introduction to Naad Yoga (Nada Yoga), the yogic path of sound: struck and unstruck sound, mantra, humming and inner listening, with a simple practice and how to study it further.
September 30, 2026How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training: 8 Questions to AskA practical guide to choosing a yoga or meditation teacher training in India or online — the teacher, contact hours, curriculum, practicum, certification, format, cost and your own readiness.
September 30, 2026Vigyan Bhairav Tantra Meditation Techniques: An IntroductionHow the meditation techniques of the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra are organized — breath, sound, space, sensation and everyday moments — with one simple practice to begin, and how to study the text with a teacher.
September 30, 2026Pranayama for Beginners: Four Breathing Practices to Start WithWhat pranayama is, how to sit and breathe safely, and four simple breathing practices for beginners — breath awareness, abdominal breathing, alternate-nostril breathing and bhramari.
September 26, 2026Online Yoga from Rishikesh: How Live Classes WorkWhat you need for a live online yoga class, how to set up your space, and how to practice safely at home.
September 26, 2026What Is the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra?An introduction to the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra: its form, its place in the tantric tradition and the kinds of meditation techniques it describes.
September 26, 2026Meditation for Beginners: How to Start a Daily SadhanaA simple, practical way to begin meditating every day — posture, breath, a first technique and how to handle common obstacles.
September 26, 2026Yoga in India for Beginners: What to Know Before You VisitHow to choose a teacher or school in India, what to ask, and how to prepare if you are new to yoga.
September 26, 2026Yoga in Uttarakhand and the Himalayan FoothillsWhy Uttarakhand has long been associated with yoga and meditation, and how Rishikesh serves as its gateway for practitioners.
September 26, 2026Visiting Haridwar and Rishikesh for YogaHow Haridwar and Rishikesh differ, how to combine them in one trip, and what each offers a practitioner.
September 26, 2026Best Time to Visit Rishikesh for Yoga and MeditationA season-by-season guide to weather, crowds and practice conditions in Rishikesh, to help you choose when to come.