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The Hariom Yoga Vidya School blog
Notes on asana, pranayama, the shatkarmas and the tradition they come from — written by the teachers who take the classes in Rishikesh.
Yoga and the Nervous System: Why a Slow Practice Settles You
Yoga and the nervous system: central and peripheral, somatic and autonomic, and why the parasympathetic branch is what a slow practice and a long savasana serve.
Spine Anatomy for Yoga: The Five Regions and How Each One Moves
Spine anatomy for yoga: 33 vertebrae in five regions, what a vertebra is made of, and why the lumbar spine barely rotates — the fact that changes every twist.
The Skeletal System in Yoga: Bones, Shape and What They Allow
The skeletal system and yoga: 206 bones, the axial and appendicular divisions, the four types of bone, and why your skeleton decides the shape of your practice.
Yoga Anatomy for Teachers: What You Actually Need to Know
Yoga anatomy for teachers, without the exam cramming: the seven body systems a yoga teacher genuinely uses, and what each one changes in how you teach.
Burned Out? Why 27 Days in Rishikesh Could Save Your Career
Feeling burned out from work? Discover how a 27-day 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh can help reduce stress, restore balance, and support personal growth. Join Hariom Yoga Vidya School.
Surya Namaskar: Complete Step-by-Step Guide with Benefits for Beginners
Learn Surya Namaskar step by step — all 12 poses, Sanskrit names, breath cues, and science-backed benefits. Perfect for beginners and yoga teacher training students.
The school's complete writing archive — 246 posts.