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7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOGA NIDRA

July 5, 2025

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Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic relaxation therapy, is a practical health approach to treat or manage various psychosomatic disorders, such as peptic ulcers, colitis, bronchial asthma, menstrual irregularities, and cancer.

Yoga Nidra is a method of Pratyahara and a form of guided meditation that enables you to focus on your mind in a state of relaxed consciousness. In simple words, it is yogic sleep, allowing you to control your body’s relaxation response.

Unlike the standard meditation technique, Yoga Nidra focuses on deep sleep to calm your nervous system, relieving stress and anxiety symptoms.

A 2011 study concludes that women with menstrual irregularities can practice Yoga Nidra to reduce symptoms of major depressive disorders, such as stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia.

Here are seven things you need to know about Yoga Nidra.

1. Yoga Nidra is Simple

Yoga Nidra is one of the easiest yogic practices because you don’t need to perform turns, headstands, twists, and other physical postures. Unlike standard yoga practices that can last between 15 and 60 minutes, Yoga Nidra can span a few hours.

You can do this type of yoga at any time, except after consuming meals. The ideal time to perform Yoga Nidra is in the morning, after meditation or asana, or before you go to sleep. Although you don’t lose consciousness, your body and brain rest through deep relaxation.

2. Yoga Nidra Helps Treat Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a common health condition characterized by stress, sleep pr[……]

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga & The Rebound Effect

June 16, 2025

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This may be the most important part of a Yin Yoga practice.

It’s called the rebound, and it’s a short period of rest after a single Yin posture. In its simplest form, you just lie down on your back to feel the after-effects of a pose.

The experiences people have in the rebound can range from relaxation to euphoria. So what is it, and why is it so powerful? The best way to understand it is to experience it in your own body. Here’s a guided yin session which has long holds of 4-5 minutes and long rebounds of 1 minute or more.

To understand what’s happening in the rebound, we can start with its more familiar variation: savasana.

How the rebound is like Savasana

The rebound resembles a short savasana, which is a period of rest and stillness customarily done at the end of a yoga practice. Savasana (pronounced sha-VA-sa-na) typically lasts for 1-10 minutes and is intended to integrate all the energetic and physical sensations one might feel after a sequence of yoga postures.

Savasana is a Sanskrit word that literally means “corpse posture,” and in yoga it usually indicates lying down and remaining still – like an expressionless, non-living body.

But in modern yoga, savasana has taken on a dual meaning: in addition to the physical posture it describes, yogis also associate it with a particular state of deep relaxation – a state that only happens at the end of a yoga sequence.

There’s something special about this time. For many people, after awakening the subtle energies of the body[……]

Vinyasa Yoga

The Perfect Vinyasa Flow Routine For Beginners

May 22, 2025

When you’re just starting to learn about yoga, it can be very confusing to understand all the different practices and paths. It takes study and self-reflection to find the path, or Marga, that calls to the individual.

If you want to get into the habit of yoga, sign-up to our free 30-day yoga challenge by clicking here. You will discover its deeper and more personal meaning as you progress in your routine.

One contemporary path often chosen is a subcategory of Hatha yoga called Vinyasa yoga.

A flow in Vinyasa is like a dance, linking each physical movement with the breath and finding flow in every pose and transition. For a lot of yoga beginners, tight hips and shoulders are often the main complaint or target areas. The flow below is perfect for beginners because it’s a heart opener that also focuses on the hips and shoulders.

Vinyasa Flow for Beginners

1. Mountain Pose → Urdhva Hastasana/Upward Salute

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Transition: Slowly inhale the arms up with the palms facing up to scoop all the energy around the body, allow the palms to gently meet above the head, then exhale the hands down to heart center, repeat 5 times (slowing down each round if possible).

2. Urdhva Hastasana/Upward Salute → Half-Moon

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Transition: Slowly sway side to side to open up the body, hold each side for a few breaths. When back to center, exhale the arms down to heart center and go into forward fold.

3. Forward Fold → Ardha Uttanasana/Standing Half Forward Bend

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Transition: Inhale the hands to the shins, thighs[……]

Vinyasa Yoga

Viniyoga: breathing and movement

April 18, 2025

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Viniyoga is a unique approach to yoga that adapts several aspects of the practice to each individual and stimulates the link between breath and movement.

“Viniyoga is hatha yoga, that is, the yoga of postures and breathing. And Viniyoga means ‘Yoga adapts to the person, not the person to Yoga’. It is a therapeutic style, as the sequences and postures are not ‘one size fits all’, but personalised”, explains Rachel Rose, instructor of Mind & Body disciplines at SHA Wellness Clinic.

If yoga is perfect for any health programme, here we are talking about a system with a very clear teaching method in which postures and breathing are developed progressively. It is the embodiment of the teachings of the yogi Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, considered the father of modern Yoga.

Gentle and slow, deep and meditative

“The careful attention to the link between breath and movement is what makes Viniyoga unique. It is gentle and slow, yet deep and meditative. It benefits both young and old, precisely because of its ability to adapt to the abilities and needs of the student”, stresses Rachel Rose.

Personalised treatment is the basis of an optimal health plan. And with Viniyoga, which is synonymous with health, something similar happens: in the individualised sessions, the teacher assesses the student and designs a plan specifically adapted to that individual so that maximum possible benefits are gained.

The asanas (postures) are the same as those found in any other style of Yoga, but with on[……]

Tantra Yoga

22 Day 200Hr Traditional Kundalini Tantra Yoga TTC in Goa

March 10, 2025

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Discover the inner yoga of ancient India, the yoga of awareness and presence, and the secret of absolute freedom! Mukta Tantra Yoga is the traditional Tantra yoga of Kundalini, Tantric asanas and chakras, mantras, meditations, philosophy, Tantric breath, sounds, vibrations, and elements.

Our location in Agonda, South Goa is just 200m walk from the beach, surrounded by nature, coconut trees and lulled by the sound of waves. Onsite, you will find private rooms with attached bathrooms, and our open roof top yogashala with amazing nature and sea view.

Note that there are no sexual activities in our courses as it is based on Indian Traditional Tantra Yoga and not on new-age Western Tantra.

Mukta Tantra Yoga is not Hatha Yoga or Neo Western Tantra or Western Kundalini Yoga. Historically, it is the only philosophy in the world that is not male chauvinistic and doesn’t discriminate between any nationality, class, color, gender, sexuality and religion.

It has evolved very differently in a non-dualistic environment and passed orally from generation to generation in a practical way.

Mukta Tantra Yoga is a golden secret key to absolute freedom. It is the Essence of all Asiatic Mysticism. It is inspired by Traditional Kundalini Tantra Yoga and Kashmir Shaivism (also called Himalayan Tantra, Agama, Trika, etc.) and by Mukta’s Father and various Mystics as well as Mukta’s life experiences.

Therefore this type of yoga cannot be found through self-claimed scholars or their books and it is no[……]

Sivananda Yoga

Sivananda Yoga & the Divine Grace Ashram

February 1, 2025

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Yoga offered by the Divine Grace Ashram

We are grateful and honored to share the blessings of Swami Sankarananda and the Divine Grace Ashram – now an integral part of ChocolaTree’s grander vision. Together, we now offer weekly co-sponsored events including, Sivananda Yoga classes around the valley, yearly larger “Holyday” celebrations, and seasonal gatherings like our Christmas sold out feast, or our ongoing Soup for the Soul Wednesdays in the lounge, at ChocolaTree.

What we practice is Sivananda Yoga, a classical and holistic healing system, which stretches and tones the entire body. Sivananda Yoga helps both body and mind gain and maintain a natural healthy state. The practice emphasizes proper exercise, relaxation and breathing – each ninety-minute Asana practice begins with breath work and closes with a full body and mind relaxation.

Yoga, simply put, means union. Union of the individual with the supreme, or union of one’s body, mind, and spirit so that our actions, our words, and our thoughts are in alignment. Yoga is not a religion but a spiritual practice that can be incorporated into one’s daily life no matter what religion you follow, whether it is Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, or Atheist.

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The teachings of Yoga go far beyond simply physical exercise or stretches. Even the Asana part of Yoga, which is not purely physical, has mental and spiritual benefits.

By closely observing the lifestyles and needs of people in our modern world, Swami Vishnudevananda s[……]

Restorative Yoga

These 9 Restorative Yoga Poses Will Give You the Relief You’re Craving

January 18, 2025

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If you prefer fast-paced dynamic workouts such as HIIT, rowing, and power yoga, you may see exercise as an opportunity to break a sweat and bring your heart rate up. And while there’s nothing wrong with those motivations, sometimes your body needs something a bit calmer and gentler to quite literally ground you back down to earth. You may want to consider restorative yoga, a perfect option for balancing out your workout routine while also helping alleviate stress. Read on for some of the best restorative yoga poses to try.

What Is Restorative Yoga?

When you think of yoga, you might imagine pushing back into Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), flowing through Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskars), or going upside down into a Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana). Unlike these more active postures and sequences, restorative yoga allows you to simply let go and melt into your mat.

“Restorative yoga differs from other types of yoga in that it is completely passive and supported,” says Peloton instructor Anna Greenberg. “There’s no effort from the practitioner at all to hold themselves up in any of the postures.”

Restorative Yoga vs. Yin Yoga: Key Differences

Be careful not to conflate restorative yoga with Yin Yoga. While both of these practices involve slowing down and maintaining longer holds than you’d find in other yoga classes, they’re far from interchangeable. Yin Yoga requires more effort and action—and can feel intense. “In Yin Yoga, you hold deep stretches that work on s[……]