Articles from Rishikesh
The Triguna Yoga Blog
Practical, teacher-written articles on yoga, meditation, pranayama and training in Rishikesh.
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Yoga Teacher Training
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Preparation: An 8-Week Plan
A week-by-week plan to get your body, breath, mind and paperwork ready for a residential 200 hour yoga teacher training.
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Rishikesh
Best Time for Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh (Month by Month)
Weather, crowds, fees and course dates for every month, so you can pick the season that suits your training.
Naturopathy & Cleansing
What Is Shatkarma? The 6 Yogic Cleansing Techniques Explained
Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti, Kapalabhati and Trataka: what each cleansing practice does, which ones beginners can learn, and how to stay safe.
Pranayama & Meditation
Pranayama for Beginners: 8 Breathing Techniques and How to Start
Yogic breathing, step by step: which techniques to learn first, how to do them safely, and a simple 10-minute daily routine.
Asana & Practice
Hatha vs Ashtanga Yoga: Key Differences and Which to Choose
Hatha holds each posture; Ashtanga flows through a fixed sequence with the breath. How the two styles differ, what each one builds, and how to choose.
In-depth guides
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GuideWhat Is Yoga Teacher Training? A Complete GuideThe eight limbs, 100 to 500 hour levels, Yoga Alliance certification, syllabus, cost and how to choose a school.
GuideYoga in Rishikesh: A Complete Guide for International StudentsGetting there, the best months, yoga styles, places to visit, safety, visa and what to pack.

