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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Importance of Yoga Philosophy in Yoga Teacher Training
Discover the importance of yoga philosophy in teacher training and how ancient teachings elevate your practice toward self-awareness.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 5, 20246 min read
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Can Embracing Truthfulness (Satya) Lead to Greater Success and Happiness?
Discover how embracing truthfulness (Satya) can transform your life, leading to greater authenticity, success and happiness.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 2, 20246 min read
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What Goes Around, Comes Around: Are You Ready for the Karma Spin Cycle?
Discover how the ancient law of Karma shapes our lives, guiding our actions and intentions toward a balanced and purposeful destiny. #Karma
madhura bhagwat
Aug 30, 20245 min read
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Practicing Ahimsa: The Path to True Non-Violence in a Compassionate World
Discover Ahimsa: Beyond actions, explore non-violence in thoughts and words. Are we truly living with compassion and mindfulness?
madhura bhagwat
Aug 27, 20246 min read
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Can Living Your Dharma Bring Peace in Today’s Chaotic World?
Yoga teachings offer Dharma as the foundation for living a life of balance, integrity and profound meaning. In our chaotic modern world, ...
madhura bhagwat
Aug 19, 20246 min read
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The Modern Yogi’s Guide to Patanjali's Niyama
Navigate modern life's noise with the profound wisdom of the Niyama As a yoga educator, I often encounter students who question whether...
madhura bhagwat
Aug 17, 20245 min read
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Explore the Ancient Yoga Wisdom: Can Yama Solve Our Modern Problems?
Let's Dive Into The Timeless Teachings of Yoga Imagine waking up to the relentless buzz of an alarm clock, your day already mapped out...
madhura bhagwat
Aug 15, 20245 min read
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