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The Yoga Nerds Blog


Flexibility vs Mobility: What Is the Difference in Yoga?
Is flexibility the same as mobility in yoga? Explore the biomechanics of passive and active range of motion, the influence of skeletal anatomy, and what scientific research reveals about stretching, strength and movement control. Discover how The Yoga Nerds' Somāntra™ Approach moves beyond idealised postures towards informed, individualised yoga teaching.
madhura bhagwat
10 hours ago12 min read


Does a Large Social-Media Following Prove Yoga Teacher Training Expertise?
Does a large Instagram following prove yoga teaching expertise? Explore what research reveals about social proof, perceived credibility and the psychology of influence—and why popularity is not a substitute for anatomical knowledge, philosophical understanding or teaching competence. Discover how The Yoga Nerds and the Somāntra™ Approach prioritise critical thinking, practical assessment and genuine yoga education beyond online visibility.
madhura bhagwat
1 day ago12 min read


AI Yoga Teacher Training: Can It Replace a Human Educator?
Can artificial intelligence replace a 200-hour yoga teacher training educator? Explore what research reveals about AI-assisted education, embodied learning, anatomy, Indian yogic philosophy and human mentorship. Discover why The Yoga Nerds' Somāntra™ Approach prioritises critical thinking, practical teaching competence and responsible application of knowledge in an increasingly AI-driven world.
madhura bhagwat
3 days ago11 min read


Somāntra Approach to Yoga: Understanding the Body, Mind and Spirituality
What is the Somāntra Approach to Yoga? Discover an integrated educational methodology connecting Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Myofascial Exercise, Prāṇāyāma, Yoga Nidrā, Meditation, subtle-body literacy and Daśa Mahāvidyā studies. Explore eight guiding principles that bring bodily awareness, psychology, Indian yogic philosophy and spiritual enquiry together. Learn how Somāntra™ develops thoughtful yoga educators through advanced training near Edinburgh, Scotland and online.
madhura bhagwat
5 days ago13 min read


300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: How to Choose an Advanced Course
Choosing a 300-hour yoga teacher training involves more than comparing certificates, prices or advanced postures. Explore what genuinely advanced yoga education should include, from functional anatomy, biomechanics and scientific literacy to Indian yogic philosophy, teaching methodology and practical assessment. Discover how The Yoga Nerds' Somāntra™ Approach develops thoughtful, adaptable teachers through a modular 300-hour core and extended 350-hour pathway.
madhura bhagwat
7 days ago11 min read
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