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YOGANAMA BLOG

Relevant and well-researched articles on Yoga, Ayurveda, and Philosophy for everyday life.

How to do Kapalbhati Breathing

What is Kapalbhati Kapalbhati is a powerful cleansing technique technique which has been and practiced in India at least since the medieval...
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What are the different types of Yoga

In a yoga studio, you're bound to find many type of yoga styles listed and it can be daunting to select one....
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A yogini’s boyfriend in Mysore

Guest post by my then boyfriend and now husband Rishi. He wrote this satirical piece in 2016 when I had gone to...

Resuming Yoga or Exercise after Covid-19 recovery

The degree of infection in Covid-19 varies from person to person – some will have no symptoms at all, others may experience...

Sexual misconduct by yoga gurus | your alternatives

I have been very averse to the concept of Yoga Gurus for a long time now. Because I’ve heard of too many...
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My Non-Yoga, Yoga Lifestyle | Weight of Great Expectations

...to demystify some of those preconceived notions and give a little insight into what a Yoga practitioner’s life (mine in this case)...
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Why it’s important to take a break | Stress less

More stress and less rest are causing various lifestyle issues and many of our present-day problems. That's why it's important that we...

Meditation for beginners | Answering your questions

Today is International Day of Meditation and a good day to clarify a few myths around this powerful practice. I’ll also be...
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What really improves your Immunity | Pandemic & Misinformation

“If you hold your breath for 10 seconds without coughing, it means you don’t have Covid-19.” “Breathing in hot air from a...
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Preparing for your Covid-19 Vaccine Shot

As Covid-19 ravages through the country, one ray of hope that we all can hold on to is vaccination. I know the...
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How to Choose the best Yoga Mat

A good yoga mat is an indispensable tool for the modern yogi. It provides a cushion for the joints, grip so we...

Introduction to Basics of Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of natural healing. It believes that all of us are born with an inherent physical constitution...
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