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The Yoga Nerds Blog


Why Are Yoga Teachers Some of the Most Stressed Out People?
Yoga teachers are expected to embody peace, yet many are burned out, exhausted, and financially struggling. Why is this happening?
madhura bhagwat
Feb 236 min read
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Expensive Yoga Teacher Training Doesn’t Guarantee Quality - What You Should Know
An expensive yoga teacher training doesn't guarantee quality. Learn why marketing, branding, and location often dictate pricing-not depth.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 225 min read
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How to Prepare for a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training - A Complete Guide
Prepare for your 200-hour yoga teacher training with these essential tips on practice, philosophy, meditation, and choosing the right YTT.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 215 min read
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Is ‘Doing Yoga’ The Same as ‘Being a Yogī’?
Doing yoga isn’t the same as being a yogī. Yoga is more than āsana - it’s a way of life. Are you truly living yoga beyond the mat?
madhura bhagwat
Feb 214 min read
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What is Yoga Philosophy and Why It Should Matter to a Yoga Teacher or Yoga Enthusiast?
Yoga philosophy is the heart of yoga. Discover why it matters to teachers and students, helping to overcome life’s challenges with wisdom.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 204 min read
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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Scotland or India - What to Expect From This Course?
Join a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Scotland or India to deepen your practice, explore yoga philosophy, and gain teaching confidence.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 195 min read
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Have we truly understood Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra?
Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra is not a handbook for perfecting poses but a guide for mastering the mind. Have we misunderstood the true essence.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 164 min read
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How to Choose the Right 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Scotland
Find the right 200-hour yoga teacher training in Scotland, led by a senior Indian teacher at Tribe Yoga Edinburgh.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 144 min read
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Understanding Prāṇa - The Life Force Energy That Sustains Everything
Prāṇa - The Life Force Energy is more than breath. Prāṇa fuels your mind, body, and spirit. Learn how to harness and balance it with yoga.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 125 min read
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What to Look for While Choosing a Yoga School for Your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Not all yoga schools are equal. Learn how to choose a YTTC that offers real education, authenticity, and value beyond the hype.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 65 min read
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Is Hatha Yoga Only for “Beginners”?
Is Hatha Yoga only for beginners? Uncover its depth, history, and why it remains the most balanced and transformative practice for all yogis
madhura bhagwat
Feb 45 min read
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Is a 200 Hour YTTC Worth It? Let’s Be Honest
Madhura Bhagwat, director of The Yoga Nerds in Sirsasana (Headstand). Teaching Methodology teaches students how to safely approach poses.
madhura bhagwat
Feb 14 min read
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Why I Created The Yoga Nerds YTTC – Authentic Yoga Teacher Training in Edinburgh That Goes Beyond Asana
Yoga needs a reset. Most YTTCs lack depth. The Yoga Nerds offers authentic, immersive, and accessible yoga education beyond asana.
madhura bhagwat
Jan 315 min read
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Viveka:- Developing Discernment and Clarity in the Modern Yoga World
So, what is Viveka? My Journey to Understanding Discernment in Yoga There was a time when I, like many others, thought that yoga was...
madhura bhagwat
Oct 25, 20246 min read
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Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Calming the Fluctuations of the Mind
Learn how Chitta Vritti Nirodha helps calm the mind’s fluctuations with practical tips for finding peace in today’s chaotic world.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 25, 20244 min read
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Asteya in a Consumer-Driven Society: How Non-Stealing Can Transform Your Yoga Practice and Life
Discover how practicing asteya (non stealing) in a consumer-driven world can transform your life, cultivate inner peace and contentment
madhura bhagwat
Sep 16, 20246 min read
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Yoga Teacher Training for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking of Yoga Teacher Training for Beginners? This guide covers everything you need to know with 10 practical insider tips and advice.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 14, 20245 min read
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What to Expect in a Yoga Teacher Training (YTTC)
Discover what to expect in a Yoga Teacher Training (YTTC), from daily practice and anatomy to teaching methods and personal growth.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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Yoga Sequencing 101: Building Effective and Balanced Classes
A step-by-step guide to creating effective yoga sequences that build confidence, connect with students, and provide balanced classes.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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How Ayurveda Complements Yoga Practice: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how Ayurveda complements yoga practice by balancing mind, body, and spirit for a holistic and personalised wellness approach.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 7, 20245 min read
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