The Lanka Yoga Journal
Articles, guides and insights on yoga, movement, teacher training and life in Sri Lanka.
How to Calm Your Nervous System: 9 Ways That Actually Work
You can't decide to be calmer — the autonomic nervous system doesn't take instructions. It does answer position, tension and breath. A teacher trainer explains what fight-or-flight actually is, nine practices that shift it (including breathing less, not more), and a 12-minute reset you can do tonight.
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What Are the Eight Limbs of Yoga? A Teacher's Guide
Asana is only limb three. A teacher trainer walks through all eight limbs of Patanjali's path, where the Yoga Sutras came from, why "ashtanga" isn't the studio class of the same name, and how to practise the whole thing in an ordinary week.
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The Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka: A Local Travel Guide
A local's guide to the best things to do in Sri Lanka, grouped by region with Google Maps pins and insider tips: the Cultural Triangle, the hill-country train, south-coast beaches and surf, safaris, food, and where to slow down.
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What Is a Retreat? Meaning, Types & What to Expect
A retreat is dedicated time away to step back, rest and reset. This guide explains the meaning of the word, the main types (including wellness retreats), what a typical retreat agenda looks like, and how to choose the right one for you.
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Yin Yoga vs Vinyasa: What's the Difference?
Yin and vinyasa sit at opposite ends of the yoga spectrum, stillness held for minutes versus near-constant movement. A teacher of both breaks down how they differ in pace, purpose, breath and effort, and how to choose the one your body is actually asking for.
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Hatha Yoga vs Vinyasa: What's the Difference?
Hatha holds, vinyasa flows, but that's only half the story. A teacher of both styles breaks down how pace, breath, sequencing and intensity differ, why vinyasa is technically a type of hatha, and how to choose the right class for you.
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How Much Does It Cost to Become a Yoga Instructor?
The real yoga instructor cost, broken down: what a 200-hour training costs by format and destination, what's normally included, the hidden extras, and how to judge whether a training is worth what it's asking.
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How to Build a Yoga Sequence: A Teacher's Guide (+ Flow Ideas)
What a yoga sequence is, the blocks of a well-built class, the principles of good sequencing, and five ready-to-use flow ideas you can teach today.
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What Is Vinyasa Yoga? A Simple Guide for Starters
A plain-language guide to vinyasa yoga, what it is, what "vinyasa" means, how a flow works, and what to expect in your first class.
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How Long Does It Take to Become a Yoga Teacher?
Most people qualify with a 200-hour YTT, about three to four weeks full-time, or two to twelve months part-time. Here are the realistic timelines and the factors that affect them.
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How to Become a Yoga Instructor: The Complete Guide
If you've ever finished a yoga class and thought, "I would love to share this with others," you might be wondering how to become a yoga instructor. Here's everything you need to know.
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