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Notes on Practice.

Writing on yoga, teaching, and the tradition behind it — from Ankit and Hannah.

Rishikesh town along the banks of the Ganga
Philosophy
Why Practicing at the Source Actually Matters
What changes when you learn yoga in Rishikesh, where the tradition began — and why lineage isn't just a nice story.
Hands-on adjustment during a standing side-bend
Teaching
What “Functional Yoga” Means (and Why We Teach It This Way)
Adhyaya's anatomy-informed approach to alignment, and why it changed everything about how we teach.
Group resting in supported Yin poses over bolsters
Practice
Yin Yoga and the Nervous System
Yin isn't just slow stretching. What's actually happening in your fascia and nervous system during long, still holds.
Private one-on-one yoga mentorship session
Guidance
Mentorship or Training? How to Know Which You Need
A training gives you structure and hours. Mentorship gives you specific feedback. Here's how to tell which one solves your problem.
Yoga retreat setting in Rishikesh, India
Planning
Preparing for a Yoga Retreat in India
What to pack, what the weather is really like, and what to expect on the ground this December.
Rishikesh, home to dozens of yoga schools and ashrams
Guidance
How to Choose a Yoga School in Rishikesh
Rishikesh has dozens of ashrams and schools making the same claims. Here's what actually separates them.

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