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Arhanta Yoga Ashrams & Online Academy

Arhanta® Yoga is an international yoga school with ashrams located in India and the Netherlands.
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'We help yoga enthusiasts to become yoga teachers and yoga teachers to become BETTER yoga teachers.'

We provide internationally accredited professional Yoga courses and training while maintaining the authenticity of the ancient teachings in a non-sectarian way. Since 2009 6000+ yoga teachers have graduated from Arhanta Yoga Ashrams.

07/09/2026

What happens when you choose to complete your yoga teacher training in a traditional ashram in India?

You step into an environment where yoga is not limited to the time spent on a mat. Your days are structured around study, practice, teaching, observation, and direct guidance.

At Arhanta Yoga, our 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in India is a 21-day residential program designed to give you the time and structure to engage deeply with traditional yoga education.

Throughout the training, you will study:

• Classical Hatha Yoga with proper alignment
• Yoga philosophy and anatomy
• Pranayama and meditation
• Teaching methodology and adjustments
• 60 hours of hands-on teaching practice

Living in an ashram also means experiencing a structured daily routine, where learning continues beyond individual classes. You have the opportunity to learn from experienced teachers, receive corrections, practice teaching, and develop your own understanding through consistent practice.

The goal is not simply to complete a teacher training. It is to develop the knowledge, practice, and judgement required to teach yoga responsibly.

📍 Khajuraho, India
📅 November 1–21 | November 26–December 16, 2026
⚠️ Limited rooms available for November.

Interested in experiencing traditional yoga education in India?

Enroll here: https://www.arhantayoga.org/yoga-teacher-training-india/

02/09/2026

What happens when you forget what comes next while teaching a yoga class?

For many teachers, the first reaction is to panic and mentally search for the sequence they planned.

But teaching is not about reproducing a memorized list of poses.

It is about understanding the logic of the practice and being able to respond to the students in front of you.

If you lose your place, pause and observe:

• What has the class already done?
• Which side still needs attention?
• Where has the intensity built?
• What movement or quality is missing?

Then use that information to guide your next choice.

If necessary, simplify. You do not need to add poses simply because they appeared in your original plan. A shorter, coherent sequence is better than continuing with movements that no longer serve the practice.

You may forget the sequence. But you should not forget how to teach.

Good teaching requires observation, judgement, and the ability to adapt without losing purpose.

So when your mind goes blank:

Pause. Observe. Choose. Teach.

Save this for the next time you need a moment to regroup during class.

28/08/2026

Knowing how to practice yoga does not automatically mean knowing how to teach it.

You may know the asanas and complete your training hours, but teaching requires a deeper understanding of the practice and the ability to apply that understanding in a real classroom.

A strong foundation in yoga teaching includes:

• Yoga philosophy — understanding the principles behind the practice

• Personal practice — developing discipline and experience through regular practice

• Teaching methodology — learning how to structure and communicate a class

• Observation and judgement — responding appropriately to different students and situations

Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India is a 21-day residential program rooted in traditional yoga education.

You will study, practice, teach, observe, and receive guidance while living and learning in an ashram setting in India.

Teaching yoga is not simply about knowing what to teach. It is about understanding why you teach it and knowing how to guide your students responsibly.

📍 India
📅 November–December 2026

Learn more about our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India:
https://www.arhantayoga.org/yoga-teacher-training-india/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

27/08/2026

Here is no single method to “unblock” your chakras.

It is tempting to look for one meditation, one mantra, or one technique that will give you an immediate result.

Traditional yoga takes a more considered approach.

Different practices can be used depending on what you are working with:

• Diet — supporting the balance of the five elements through appropriate nourishment

• Asana — working with the physical body through appropriate yoga practices

• Breathing practices — working with prana and its movement through conscious breathing

• Mudras — using specific hand gestures traditionally associated with directing and balancing energy

• Meditation — developing concentration, awareness, and steadiness of mind

• Colour and mantra — working with traditional chakra-associated colours and seed mantras

But knowing the techniques is not enough.

The more important question is:

What are you actually trying to address, and which practice is appropriate?

Without this understanding, chakra practice can easily become a collection of techniques rather than a conscious practice.

Yoga is not about using more techniques. It is about understanding why, when, and how to practise them.

Swipe through to explore these traditional approaches to chakra practice.

Want to explore chakra practice in greater depth?

Learn more about our Online Chakra Healing Course.

25/08/2026

A “blocked chakra” is not simply something you need to fix.

The word blocked is often used casually. But traditional chakra practice asks us to look more carefully at what is happening within us before reaching for a solution.

Pay attention to:

• Your recurring thoughts and patterns
• Your breath and overall state
• Your emotional tendencies
• Your level of activity and steadiness

This observation gives you a clearer starting point for practice.

Meditation, mantra and chanting, mudras, affirmations and breath awareness can then be used to work with the chakras with greater clarity and consistency.

The purpose is not to force a particular sensation or chase a dramatic experience.

First observe. Then understand. Then practice.

Want to understand the seven chakras, what “blocked” can mean, and how to begin working with them?

Read our complete beginner’s guide:

How to Unblock Chakras: A Beginner’s Guide
https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/how-to-unblock-chakras-beginners-guide/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

14/08/2026

A busy schedule shouldn’t stop you from deepening your yoga practice.

Learn classical yoga with the flexibility to study when it suits you, practice wherever you are, and progress at your own pace.

14–16 AUGUST | GET 20% OFF ALL ONLINE COURSES

Structured learning | Experienced teachers | Yoga Alliance Accredited

Find the course that fits your goals:
Visit: https://www.arhantayoga.org/e-courses/

06/08/2026

Before choosing a peak pose, ask yourself one question: "Why this pose?"

If the answer is simply that it looks advanced or impressive, your sequence may already be heading in the wrong direction.

Every posture in a class should have a clear purpose. It should prepare students physically, mentally, or technically for what comes next. That purpose is more important than the posture itself.

When sequencing revolves around one final achievement, teachers often overlook the different abilities in the room. Some students push beyond their capacity. Others feel discouraged because they can't "complete" the class.

Neither outcome supports learning.

Student-centered sequencing changes the focus.

Instead of asking how to get everyone into one posture, you ask what each student should learn through today's practice. The peak pose becomes one possible outcome—not the definition of success.

A well-designed class develops understanding, confidence, and skill, whether or not every student reaches the same final shape.

That's what makes a sequence effective.

23/07/2026

Most people judge Downward Dog by one thing:

👉 Can the heels touch the floor?

But that's only one part of the pose.

A well-aligned Downward Facing Dog creates:
✓ length through the spine
✓ space in the shoulders
✓ hamstring and calf flexibility
✓ stability throughout the body

As a yoga teacher, don't correct only what you see first.

Observe the whole posture.

Sometimes the problem isn't the heels...
It's the shoulders.
The pelvis.
The head position.
Or where the student is creating unnecessary tension.

The best yoga teachers don't memorize cues.

They understand alignment.

📌 Save this guide for your next practice or class.

Which pose should we break down next?

15/07/2026

Knowing yoga and teaching yoga are not the same thing.

Many students begin their training with knowledge.

What they are often missing is clarity.

Clarity about how to explain yoga.

Clarity about how philosophy applies to practice.

Clarity about how to communicate with students.

That is why great teaching matters.

A good teacher does not make concepts sound complicated.

They make complex ideas easier to understand.

Through philosophy, anatomy, and daily practice, yoga starts to feel less abstract and more practical.

And when understanding becomes clear, teaching becomes more natural.

Many aspiring teachers search for better techniques.

Often, what they really need is a deeper understanding of the foundations.

Because you cannot confidently teach what you do not fully understand.

What subject helped you understand yoga more deeply: philosophy, anatomy, or practice?

08/07/2026

You can learn yoga alone.

But you will learn faster when you are surrounded by people who are equally committed.

One of the biggest advantages of an immersive Yoga Teacher Training is not just the curriculum.

It is the learning environment.

• dedicated teachers who challenge you to improve

• fellow students who share the same commitment

• daily discussions that deepen your understanding

• time and space to focus without distraction

Yoga is more than physical practice.

To teach it well, you need to understand both the philosophy behind it and the anatomy that supports it.

That understanding does not happen by chance.

It comes through structured study, consistent practice, and guidance from experienced teachers.

If you only learn techniques without understanding the principles behind them, your growth as a teacher will remain limited.

What has helped you learn the most: studying alone or learning as part of a dedicated community?

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https://www.arhantayoga.org/

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