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The Yoga Nerds Blog


Why a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Should Begin with Philosophy, Not Poses
Why a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training should begin with philosophy, not poses. Explore yoga beyond movement through philosophy, nervous system regulation, meditation, breath-work and embodied practice.
madhura bhagwat
May 207 min read


Teaching Yoga Today Feels Like Explaining Silence to a Room That Wants Music
Why does a yoga class without music feel “off”? Because modern yoga has quietly replaced awareness with atmosphere. In this thought-provoking piece, I explore how neuroscience, yogic philosophy and Āyurveda all point to the same truth—silence is not lacking, it is essential. When attention is no longer pulled outward, the breath becomes the anchor, and yoga begins. This is a deeper look at authentic yoga teaching, breath awareness and why not every “flow” class is actually yo
madhura bhagwat
Apr 2110 min read


What Is Yoga Beyond Physical Postures? Understanding Yoga as a Complete Practice
This blog explores Yoga Beyond Physical Postures through the lens of traditional philosophy, breathwork, meditation, nervous system regulation and embodied practice. Discover why yoga was never only about flexibility or advanced poses, and how practices such as Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, Prāṇāyāma and subtle body philosophy can deepen the way we understand human experience, awareness and wellbeing in modern life.
madhura bhagwat
Jan 18 min read


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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