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The Yoga Nerds Blog


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


Restorative Yoga vs Yin Yoga: What Is the Difference?
Restorative Yoga vs Yin Yoga: what really separates these two contemplative practices? Explore their distinct biomechanical demands, fascial loading, nervous-system considerations, meridian influences and psychological experiences. Discover how the eight principles of the Somāntra™ Approach bring sensation, observation, choice and discernment into both disciplines, through advanced yoga teacher training near Edinburgh and online.
madhura bhagwat
5 days ago13 min read


Restorative Yoga Teacher Training: How to Become a Restorative Yoga Teacher
Thinking about becoming a restorative yoga teacher? Discover what Restorative Yoga Teacher Training involves, from anatomy, biomechanics and stress physiology to sequencing, professional qualifications and practical teaching skills. Explore the Somāntra™ Approach and learn how The Yoga Nerds' 50-hour training in Scotland or online can help you develop the confidence and understanding to facilitate restorative practice responsibly.
madhura bhagwat
6 days ago11 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


Nervous System Yoga Teacher Training: What Does It Include?
What does Nervous System Yoga Teacher Training actually include? Explore the science of stress, autonomic regulation and embodied awareness alongside Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidrā and Meditation. Discover how The Yoga Nerds' 100-hour Somāntra™ Nervous System Sovereignty pathway combines Indian yogic philosophy, scientific literacy and practical teaching education, available online or through hybrid training in Scotland.
madhura bhagwat
Nov 712 min read


Why Restorative Yoga Is Important: The Science of Stress, Rest and Recovery
A supported Restorative Yoga practice illustrating the importance of reduced physical effort, comfort and intentional rest. Featured in The Yoga Nerds' article exploring why Restorative Yoga is important, stress physiology, recovery and the Somāntra™ Approach to Restorative Yoga Teacher Training.
madhura bhagwat
Nov 69 min read


What Is Restorative Yoga? Benefits, Poses, Props and How It Works
Restorative Yoga is not simply lying over a bolster and hoping relaxation happens.
Explore how this deeply supported practice works, why props matter, how it differs from Yin Yoga and what skilled teachers need to understand about rest, language and the nervous system.
madhura bhagwat
Sep 2310 min read
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