Gayatri School of Yoga Tenerife

07/04/2026

Hanuman is often seen as a symbol of strength.

But this story points to something more subtle.

In yoga philosophy, avidya is not a lack of knowledge —
it’s misidentification.

We act from who we think we are.

And sometimes, that’s the only thing in the way.

03/04/2026

23/03/2026

Slow breathing is not just calming — it is regulatory.

It directly affects the heart, the nervous system, and the brain through measurable physiological mechanisms.

In yoga, pranayama was never an optional add-on. It was a central tool for developing stability, clarity, and control over internal states.

Understanding how breath works changes how we practice — and how we teach.

09/03/2026

Much of what we call “traditional yoga” today is actually quite modern.

Music, flowing sequences, and hundreds of postures are all relatively recent developments in the history of the practice.

This doesn’t make them wrong.
But it does change how we understand yoga.

When teachers study the roots of the tradition, the practice becomes clearer, simpler, and more intentional.

Understanding where yoga comes from changes how we transmit it.

02/03/2026

Most of what yoga does to the body sounds unbelievable — until you look at the physiology.

Breathing patterns influence cardiac function.
Attention reshapes neural processing.
Posture affects emotional regulation.
Stillness refines nervous system awareness.

Yoga is not powerful because it is mystical.
It is powerful because it is measurable.

To study yoga beyond appearance, the practice must be transmitted with precision.

12/02/2026

The Bhagavad Gita is often quoted for comfort — but its setting is anything but comfortable.

It opens in the middle of a battlefield, at the moment of moral collapse. Arjuna cannot move forward. He cannot go back. And it is there that yoga is introduced.

Not as relaxation.
Not as peace.
But as clarity in the midst of conflict.

The Gita reminds us that yoga is not something we turn to once life is resolved — it is a discipline for moments when nothing feels clear.

This is the context many teachings leave out.
And the one that gives the text its power.

04/12/2025

Confidence doesn’t appear the moment you graduate —
it’s built in the little moments:
the hands-on corrections…
the first shaky cues…
the laughter when you forget your left from your right…
the quiet focus when the room finally follows your voice.

At Gayatri Yoga School, students don’t just learn how to teach — they teach, guide, adjust, repeat… until it becomes natural.
Until it becomes embodied.
Until it becomes yours.

If you’re looking for a TTC where you actually practice teaching in a real group every day, you’re in the right place.

This is where Yoga Teachers are born. 🌿✨

Save this if you’re preparing for a TTC — or send it to someone who needs the encouragement.

28/09/2025

Yoga is not only about the physical body — it’s also about energy ✨

In yogic tradition, prana (life force) flows through nadis (channels) and gathers at chakras (energy centers).

Through asana, pranayama, bandhas and meditation, we clear these pathways so energy can move freely.

This is the subtle side of yoga — invisible, but deeply felt. 💜

Save this post if you want to explore yoga beyond the surface.