The Triguna Yoga Blog
Practical, teacher-written articles on yoga, meditation, pranayama and training in Rishikesh.
The Three Gunas in Daily Life: Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
What sattva, rajas and tamas mean, how to notice them in your own day, what the Bhagavad Gita says about food, and how yoga practice brings the three back into balance.
Triguna Yoga School7 Nov 2026 · 11 min read
Kapalabhati Breathing: How to Do It and Who Should Avoid It
How to practise Kapalabhati safely: the steps, a beginner plan, mistakes to avoid, who should skip it and how it differs from Bhastrika.
Triguna Yoga School · 11 min read
The Yoga Sutras Explained: Patanjali's 4 Chapters in Plain English
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras in plain English: the four chapters in a table, the famous definition of yoga in sutra 1.2, the kleshas, the eight limbs and a gentle way to start reading.
Triguna Yoga School · 11 min read
How to Get to Rishikesh from Delhi: Flights, Trains and Taxis
Flight, train, taxi or bus? A clear comparison of the four routes from Delhi to Rishikesh, with travel times and a plan for your arrival day.
Triguna Yoga School · 11 min read
What Is Hatha Yoga? How It Compares with Vinyasa and Yin
Hatha yoga is the slow, traditional practice of postures, breath and relaxation that most modern styles grew from. Its meaning, roots, a typical class and how it compares with Vinyasa and Yin.
Triguna Yoga School · 10 min read
Staying at a Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh: What Daily Life Is Like
Early mornings, vegetarian meals, quiet evenings and a few simple rules: an honest look at living inside an ashram routine in Rishikesh.
Triguna Yoga School · 11 min read
Yoga Retreat in India: Rishikesh, Goa or Kerala?
Rishikesh, Goa or Kerala? A side-by-side look at style, seasons and travel, plus what a day on a Rishikesh retreat is like.
Triguna Yoga School · 11 min read
Is Rishikesh Safe? Honest Advice for Women and Solo Travellers
Official travel advice, women travelling alone, the river, the monsoon and emergencies: a calm, sourced look at safety in Rishikesh.
Triguna Yoga School · 11 min read
Yoga Nidra for Sleep: A Simple 20-Minute Practice for Beginners
Yogic sleep, step by step: what Yoga Nidra is, the stages of a session, a 20-minute bedtime practice, and what the research really shows.
Triguna Yoga School · 12 min read
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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.