The journal
Yoga for the mat, the breath and the mind
Practice guides, pranayama, meditation and honest teacher training advice from Pankaj YogPeeth in Rishikesh, Varkala and Pokhara, for students practising all over the world.
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Can Yoga Help You Lose Weight? Beginner-Friendly Routine That Works
Learn how yoga may support weight loss and explore a simple beginner-friendly routine you can add to your regular fitness plan.
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What Is Yoga Nidra? Benefits, Steps and How It Helps with Sleep and Relaxation
Yoga nidra is a guided practice of conscious rest. Learn its benefits, the eight steps, and how to practise it at home for deeper sleep.
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Bhramari Pranayama: Benefits, Steps, How to Do It and Precautions
Learn bhramari pranayama step by step, exact finger and tongue position, proven benefits, how many rounds to do, and who should avoid it.
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How to Use Yoga Blocks Correctly for Better Balance, Flexibility, and Alignment
Everything you need to know about yoga blocks - how many to buy, cork versus foam, using them safely, and answers to the questions beginners ask most.
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What Is Somatic Yoga? Benefits, Practices and Why It’s Becoming So Popular
Somatic yoga is slow, inward movement that eases held tension. Learn the benefits, beginner poses, how often to practise and who it suits best.
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Best Yoga Asanas for Diabetes: Which Poses Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels?
Discover the best yoga asanas for diabetes, how each pose works on blood sugar, and a simple weekly routine you can begin at home today.
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Best Pranayama for Breathing Problems: 7 Yoga Breathing Exercises
Chest tight? Breathless on stairs? 7 pranayama techniques with exact steps, which one fits your problem, and what the research honestly shows.
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How to Practice Om Chanting Correctly: Meaning, Benefits & Technique
Om holds three sounds, not one. Learn the correct Aa-Oo-Mm pronunciation, what the mantra means in yoga, how often to chant, and what regular practice brings.
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What Are the 8 Limbs of Yoga? A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Philosophy
Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga explained simply, all eight in order, what each Sanskrit name means, and where a beginner should actually start.
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Yoga vs Stretching: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better for Flexibility?
Yoga vs stretching: discover which is better for flexibility and strength, how they differ, and easy beginner poses from our Rishikesh teachers.
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Hatha Yoga vs Vinyasa Yoga: Key Differences, Benefits & Which to Choose
Hatha holds each pose, vinyasa keeps moving. Compare pace, poses, benefits and calorie burn, and find out which class to book first.
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Want to Improve Your Flexibility? Try These 10 Yoga Poses
Feeling stiff? Try these 10 yoga poses for flexibility to loosen tight hips, hamstrings and spine, with easy steps and a simple weekly routine.