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Yoga guides, styles & destinations

Practical, jargon-free guides to help you choose a style, plan a retreat and deepen your practice.

How to choose a yoga retreat
Guide
How to choose a yoga retreat
A practical, jargon-free guide to choosing the right yoga retreat — by style, length, loca…
A beginner's guide to meditation
Guide
A beginner's guide to meditation
What meditation is, simple techniques to start today, and how to build a daily practice — …
Yoga in Rishikesh
Destination guide
Yoga in Rishikesh
A guide to practising yoga in Rishikesh, India — the yoga capital of the world. Styles, be…
Yoga in Bali
Destination guide
Yoga in Bali
A guide to yoga retreats in Bali, Indonesia — from Ubud's jungle studios to coastal Canggu…
Yin yoga explained
Style guide
Yin yoga explained
What Yin yoga is, how it differs from other styles, its benefits, and who it's for — a cle…
Vinyasa yoga explained
Style guide
Vinyasa yoga explained
What Vinyasa yoga is, how it flows, its benefits and who it suits — a clear beginner's gui…
Yoga in Kerala
Destination guide
Yoga in Kerala
A guide to yoga and Ayurveda retreats in Kerala, India — backwaters, healing traditions, g…
Yoga in Goa
Destination guide
Yoga in Goa
A guide to yoga retreats in Goa, India — beach practice, vibrant studios, Vinyasa and Asht…
Yoga in Mysore
Destination guide
Yoga in Mysore
A guide to practising in Mysore, India — the birthplace of Ashtanga yoga. Mysore-style sel…
Hatha yoga explained
Style guide
Hatha yoga explained
What Hatha yoga is, how it works, its benefits and who it suits — a clear beginner's guide…
Ashtanga yoga explained
Style guide
Ashtanga yoga explained
What Ashtanga yoga is, its set sequences, benefits and who it suits — a clear guide to thi…
Kundalini yoga explained
Style guide
Kundalini yoga explained
What Kundalini yoga is, how it uses breath, movement and mantra, its benefits and who it s…
Yoga teacher training: a complete guide
Guide
Yoga teacher training: a complete guide
Everything you need to know about Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) — 200 vs 300 hour courses, Y…