Yoga vs Pilates – The Origin, Differences, and Misconceptions
Understanding the Origins of Yoga and Pilates Yoga and Pilates are often compared, but they have fundamentally different origins, purposes, and effects on the body and mind. While both can contribute to physical health, Yoga is a much older, holistic practice that goes beyond mere exercise. If you are considering Yoga or Pilates, it is […]
How to Become the Best Version of Yourself in 2025
When it comes to becoming the best version of yourself, you don’t need a new year to start. Transformation can happen anytime—on a Monday, a random afternoon, or even right now as you’re reading this. But let’s be honest: the start of a new year brings a refreshing mindset. It’s a symbolic opportunity to let […]
How Yoga Can Help You With Losing Excess Weight
My name is Miriam and I battled with my bodyweight since I was a teenager. I don’t think I ever got to the point of technically being obese, but at some point, I was 40 pounds heavier than I am today, so you can safely say I know enough about living in a body that […]
Magical Rishikesh
Rishikesh: A City like in a fairy-tale Four years ago, I read the book “Siddharta” by Hermann Hesse. It talked about the beautiful Country of India including Rishikesh also known as Yognagri and its magical touch. I searched for answers about who I am and my purpose in life. At 19, I had no idea […]
Tapas in Practice: How Emotional Blockage® Treatment Supports Inner Healing
In the Philosophy class, I learned the beautiful meaning of the Sanskrit word “Tapa” which means to take pain as part of growth. In that sense, the Emotional Blockage Treatment comes to mean that for me. “Go heal the internal pain through physical pain”. Our physical body is completely related to our emotions, so this technique goes […]
What is Yoga at Gyan Yog Breath?
What is Yoga? Yoga is an ancient discipline which is comprised of a variety of practices, such as asanas, meditation, and pranayama. Gyan Yog Breath assists the practitioner in unifying soul, body, and mind, in order to pursue a personal spiritual journey. There are numerous forms of Yoga, that have developed in different places, at different times, […]
Strength Training Through Yoga: A Foundation for YTTC
Regular yoga practice can help you stay balanced, flexible, and calm in everything that you do. For students who are doing a Yoga Teacher Training, and those of you who want to start building strength as well as opening your body. Developing strength in the practice of yoga is how you stabilize yourself so that your endurance and […]
4 Ways To Advance Your Yoga Asana Practice
What is Advanced Yoga Practice all about? Here are a few ideas on how to elevate your yoga asana practice: Advanced yoga asana is not only about fancy yoga poses and establishing yourself as a yoga wizard who can perform yogic feats that few others can do. Yes, it does feel great when you’re able […]
