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Looking to master Urdhvamukha Paschimottanasana (Upward Facing Intense West Stretch)? In this quick comparison, we break down the Traditional approach vs. using an Iyengar Yoga Chair!
While the traditional seated balance requires intense core engagement and deep hamstring flexibility to hold the soles of your feet, utilizing a backless Iyengar chair completely shifts the dynamics. The chair acts as a stable extension of your body, allowing you to focus heavily on spinal elongation, opening the chest, and maintaining correct pelvic alignment without straining the lower back.

Whether you practice Ashtanga Vinyasa or alignment-focused Iyengar yoga, modifying with props can revolutionize your deep forward folds and hamstring flexibility.
Which variation felt better for your body? Let me know in the comments! 👇

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Hear the inspiring experience of HSIUEN YANG, an international student from Taiwan, who traveled to India to complete the International Yoga Therapist Course at Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan (GYAN)
Watch HSIUEN YANG from Taiwan share her experience of completing the International Yoga Therapist Course at Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan (GYAN) which is a international Yoga School at Agartala, Tripura, India. Learn about her journey, training experience, yoga therapy education, and personal transformation through authentic yogic learning. This testimonial highlights the value of internationally recognized yoga education and professional yoga therapy training.

In this short testimonial, she shares her learning journey, practical experiences, personal transformation, and insights gained during her training. Her dedication reflects the growing global recognition of authentic yoga education from India.

At GYAN, we are committed to preserving the traditional wisdom of yoga while providing professional and internationally recognized training programs.

🙏 Thank you, HSIUEN YANG, for your trust, dedication, and inspiring journey.

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Certificate Distribution Ceremony ✨🎓
Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Nitu Pandey from Delhi on successfully completing the "International Yoga Teacher fprPrenatal/Postnatal & Garbhasanskar" at Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan (GYAN)
Her dedication, commitment, and passion for learning specialized yoga practices for maternal and child well-being are truly inspiring. We are proud to be a part of her journey toward becoming a qualified and compassionate yoga educator.
Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan (GYAN) is an international yoga school in Tripura, affiliated with the Indian Yoga Association, International Yoga Organisation, and Yoga Alliance. Our courses are designed to provide authentic yogic knowledge with internationally recognized certifications.
We wish Nitu ji continued success as she empowers and supports mothers and families through the transformative science of yoga.
Congratulations and best wishes for a bright future ahead!

Mayurasana Variations with Props | Master Peacock Pose with Yoga Wheel & Iyengar Chair

Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) is one of the most powerful arm-balancing yoga postures, requiring strength, stability, focus, and body awareness. In this reel, I demonstrate three variations of Mayurasana:
🦚 Classical Mayurasana
🦚 Mayurasana with Yoga Wheel Support
🦚 Mayurasana with Iyengar Chair Support
Using props can help practitioners safely build strength, improve alignment, develop confidence, and gradually progress toward the full expression of the pose.
Whether you are a yoga student, teacher, or therapist, these prop-assisted variations provide valuable tools for learning and teaching arm balances effectively.
Practice mindfully and respect your body's limits.
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Certificate Distribution Ceremony at Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan GYAN
Today, we proudly celebrated the successful completion of the "International Yoga Therapist" Course by our dedicated student Hsiuen Yang who traveled all the way from Taiwan to India to pursue her yoga education at GYAN.
Her journey reflects remarkable dedication, commitment to learning, personal growth, and a deep passion for the science and art of yoga. We congratulate her on this significant achievement and wish her continued success in sharing the benefits of yoga with the world.
Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan GYAN) is an international yoga school affiliated with the Indian Yoga Association, International Yoga Organisation, and Yoga Alliance.
Our courses are designed to meet international standards, and the certifications awarded are recognized and accepted globally, empowering graduates to serve in diverse professional settings across the world.
We are honored to be part of our students' transformational journeys and remain committed to preserving and sharing authentic yogic knowledge internationally.
Congratulations and best wishes for a bright future ahead.
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Experience the dynamic flow of Ashtanga Vinyasa Surya Namaskar A—a powerful sequence that synchronizes breath and movement. This foundational practice energizes the body, improves flexibility, develops strength, and creates mental clarity.
Benefits:
☀️ Improves full-body mobility
☀️ Builds strength and endurance
☀️ Enhances flexibility
☀️ Supports circulation
☀️ Improves posture and body awareness
☀️ Boosts focus and concentration
☀️ Creates heat and energizes the body
Practice mindfully and honor your breath.

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Many people think Maalmas (Adhik Maas) is an inauspicious month—but do you know the real reason behind it?
According to the traditional Vedic calendar system, Maalmas exists because the lunar year and solar year are not exactly equal. This creates a yearly difference that accumulates and approximately every few years an extra month is added to bring the calendar back into alignment.
Without this adjustment, festivals, tithi, paksha, and seasonal observances would gradually shift and occur at the wrong time.
Maalmas is not about bad luck—it is a beautiful example of how timekeeping and tradition work together.

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In this reel, we explore the original Vedic meaning of the word “Asur” (Asura).
The word comes from “Asu”, meaning Prana Shakti or vital life force, and “R,” meaning the holder or possessor. Thus, “Asur” originally referred to one endowed with immense life energy, power, and divine authority.
In the Rigvedic period, great deities like Indra, Varuna, Agni, and Mitra were also addressed as Asura in a positive and powerful sense. Over time, the meaning evolved in later literature.
Discover the deeper Vedic perspective beyond the modern interpretation of “Asur.”
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Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan (GYAN) Becomes Tripura’s First Associate Center of the Indian Yoga Association | Global Yoga Teacher Certification

We are proud to announce that Indian Yoga Association has officially affiliated Gorakhnath Yoga Arogya Niketan (GYAN) making us the first Associate Center of the Indian Yoga Association in Tripura.
With this achievement, GYAN now holds 3 International Affiliations:
• Indian Yoga Association
• International Yoga Organisation
• Yoga Alliance
Our Yoga Teacher Training Certifications are now globally recognized, accepted, and valid for professional opportunities worldwide. Students can apply for yoga teaching jobs internationally with confidence.
We offer 10 authentic Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Therapy programs designed to spread the traditional wisdom of yoga across the world.
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Our Yoga Teacher Training Courses:
Foundation Course -50 Hour
Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY)-200 Hour
Advanced Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY)- 500 Hour
International Yoga Teacher Training Courses -200/300/500 Hour
International Yoga Therapist -200 Hours
International Pre Natal Post Natal & Garbhasanskar Yoga Teacher Training Course - 150 Hour
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course -200 hour(Yoga Alliance)
Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Course -200 Hour (Yoga Alliance)

Join GYAN today and become a globally certified yoga professional while learning authentic yogic knowledge rooted in Indian tradition.
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Discover the powerful benefits of Kunjal Kriya (Vaman Dhauti), a traditional yogic cleansing technique that helps improve digestion, relieve acidity, and detoxify the stomach. In this reel, I demonstrate the correct method of performing Kunjal Kriya safely for digestive disorders. Learn how this natural yoga practice can support gut health, reduce bloating, and enhance overall well-being. Always practice under expert guidance for best results.

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