Writing
Words from the practice
Essays on yoga philosophy, sound healing, teaching methodology, and life in Kathmandu — written by the teachers at Yogmandu.
What Yoga Alliance Certification Actually Means — And What It Doesn't
The RYS 200 stamp is everywhere. But what does it guarantee, what does it leave open, and how should a student actually evaluate a teacher training program?
The Science Behind Tibetan Singing Bowls: What Research Actually Says
Sound healing is ancient. But modern neuroscience is beginning to understand why it works. Here's what the evidence shows about brainwave entrainment and the autonomic nervous system.
Kathmandu for the Yoga Traveller: A Practical and Soulful Guide
Where to stay, what to visit, which temples to walk through at dawn, and how to begin integrating this extraordinary city into your practice.
Pranayama Is Not Breathwork: Understanding the Difference
The word 'breathwork' has colonised yoga spaces worldwide. But pranayama is something older, more precise, and more demanding. Here's the distinction that matters.
Why We Keep Our Training Groups Small — And Why It Costs You Less Than You Think
We limit every cohort to 12 students. Here's the pedagogical reasoning, and why a small group is actually better value than a 40-person intensive.
Sound Healing and Trauma: What to Know Before Your First Session
Sound baths can move deep material. For people with trauma histories, that can be both profound and destabilising. What you should tell your practitioner before you begin.