Sharda YOG

30/12/2025

Not every body needs movement—some need deep rest.
Today’s class reminded me why yoga is not about matching speed, strength, or energy.
One of my students wasn’t able to flow with the class today — her body simply wasn’t responding the way her mind wanted. So instead of pushing, we paused. I guided her into restorative, deeply relaxing poses while the rest continued with the regular practice.
Yoga allows space for everyone — even when one body needs rest while others need movement.
There is no pressure to keep up, only permission to listen.
By the end of the session, she felt lighter, calmer, and more at ease — and that itself is progress.

In my class, you don’t have to match the class energy.
You just have to honor your body. 🌿
That’s yoga.
जब शरीर रुकने को कहे, योग उसे सुनता है।
आज की क्लास ने मुझे फिर याद दिलाया कि योग गति, ताकत या दूसरों से मेल खाने का नाम नहीं है।
आज मेरी एक छात्रा शरीर के साथ तालमेल नहीं बिठा पा रही थी — उसका शरीर आज फ्लो के लिए तैयार नहीं था, और यह बिल्कुल ठीक था।
इसलिए हमने रुकना चुना।
जब बाकी सभी नियमित अभ्यास कर रहे थे, तब उसे पूरी तरह सपोर्टेड और रेस्टोरेटिव रिलैक्सिंग आसनों में मार्गदर्शन दिया गया।

योग हर किसी के लिए जगह बनाता है — चाहे आज शरीर को गति चाहिए या गहरा विश्राम।
यहाँ किसी से आगे निकलने का दबाव नहीं, बस अपने शरीर की सुनने की अनुमति है।
क्लास के अंत में वह अधिक शांत, हल्की और सहज महसूस कर रही थी।
मेरी क्लास में आपको क्लास की एनर्जी से मैच करने की ज़रूरत नहीं है।
बस अपने शरीर का सम्मान करना सीखिए।
यही सच्चा योग है। 🌿

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25/12/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a technical report titled "Training in Yoga" in December 2025, focusing on standardizing yoga instruction globally.
This report addresses the varying training practices across member states due to the absence of universal regulations and outlines competency-based skills for yoga teachers. It responds to growing demand for qualified instructors, driven by yoga's recognition as traditional and complementary medicine with evidence-based health benefits!
At a time when yoga is rapidly expanding as an industry—with teacher training courses at every corner and commercial approaches gaining space—such global initiatives become deeply meaningful. The WHO’s effort to define competency-based skills is a powerful step toward protecting the traditional, authentic essence of yoga, ensuring it remains a disciplined practice rooted in knowledge, responsibility, and lived experience rather than mere certification.
As yoga teachers in this evolving era, it brings a sense of relief, pride, and responsibility to witness yoga being acknowledged not only for its popularity but for its therapeutic depth and evidence-based health benefits. Being part of a time where authenticity is being consciously safeguarded makes the journey of teaching yoga even more purposeful and fulfilling.
May yoga continue to grow globally—guided by standards, grounded in tradition, and protected in its true spirit.

21/12/2025

🌍 World Meditation Day

Meditation (Dhyāna) is the 7th limb of Ashtanga Yoga —just before Samadhi.

You cannot jump to the 7th step
without walking through the first six.Meditation is not just sitting straight, closing the eyes,or watching the breath.

The mind is like a butterfly —constantly fluttering from one desire to another.
When the mind moves, the senses follow.
The organs of action follow.
Even the body follows — because the body is a servant of the mind.That is why snāyu vṛtti nirodha —
control of neuromuscular energy — is essential.

In my own practice,
there are moments when thoughts dissolve,
eyes close naturally,body pain disappears,
effort drops away.
That moment — effortless, alert, silent —
that is meditation for me.
Not a perfect pose.But a razor sharp, vibrant, yet mind still and silent
Without harmony between body, mind and intelligence,meditation remains impossible.
Daily practice prepares the ground.
Meditation then happens —
as the 7th step, not the first.

Although you don’t need to formally meditate in order to practice yoga—nor is the practice of yoga mandatory in order to meditate—the two practices support each another. Through your practice of yoga, you’ve enhanced both your abilities to concentrate and to relax—the two most important requirements for a meditation practice. This guide to meditation for beginners will help deepen your understanding of what meditation is and how you can begin a practice of your own. (Hint: It’s easier than you might think!)

The second sutra in the first chapter states that yoga (or union) happens when the mind becomes quiet. This mental stillness is created by bringing the body, mind, and senses into balance, which, in turn, relaxes the nervous system. Patanjali goes on to explain that meditation begins when we discover that our never-ending quest to possess things and our continual craving for pleasure and security can never be satisfied. When we finally realize this, our external quest turns inward, and we have shifted into the realm of meditation.






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13/12/2025

30/11/2025

Little yogi… big inspiration.”
Yesterday’s class came with a beautiful surprise.
One of my students brought her 8-year-old son… and just for fun I said,
‘Why don’t you join your mom today?’

To my amazement,
he completed the entire yoga session with focus, joy and so much innocence.
A reminder that children learn not by advice…
but by watching us.”**
When parents practice, children follow.”

🎄✨ Kids Yoga – Christmas Holiday Special! ✨🎄

“Christmas holidays are here…
and it’s the perfect time to gift your child something meaningful —
FUN + FITNESS + FOCUS through Kids Yoga! 🎁🧘‍♂️

Let your little ones stretch, play, balance and learn mindfulness in a joyful way.
Safe, engaging and full of creativity — just what holiday energy needs!

Want to enroll your child?
COMMENT ‘KIDS YOGA’ below 👇 and I’ll share all the details!”

20/11/2025

“12th–13th November…
A memorable gathering at the Maharashtra Yoga Teachers’ Association Convention.
A blend of learning, joy and pure Yogic energy.

My dance performance with my Pune Team added a spark to the celebration,
Being honoured as the Social Media Incharge was truly a moment of pride,
And Pune Yoga Team emerging as winners made it even more special.
These aren’t just moments…
They are memories that fuel my journey ahead.”**

Celebrating growth, teamwork and the spirit of Yoga.”

13/11/2025

5th Yogamahotsav at Shegaon Maharashtra

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05/11/2025

Yoga Kurunta is a practice using ropes to explore a wider range of yoga poses, developed within the Iyengar yoga tradition. It involves using ropes, often anchored to a wall, to provide support and resistance, which helps students achieve greater precision, deeper stretches, and improved alignment. The name “Kurunta” means "puppet," and in the practice, students can manipulate their bodies with the ropes as if they were a puppet on strings, making it accessible to all levels.  

Key aspects of Yoga Kurunta

Practice with ropes: 

This method uses specialized ropes, often called "wall ropes," to assist in practicing asanas (poses). 

Method: It uses ropes attached to a wall to support the body in different yoga poses.

Origin: The system was inspired by the original design of B.K.S. Iyengar.

Purpose: 

It is used to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance by providing support, deepening stretches, and helping with alignment. It can make difficult poses more accessible and aid in spinal decompression and therapeutic benefits. 

Benefits:

Improves alignment: The ropes guide the body into correct alignment. 

Increases flexibility: It allows for a deeper range of motion. 

Enhances strength: It builds strength in the limbs and core. 

Supports backbends and inversions: It provides a safe and effective way to practice more challenging backbends and inversions. 
1️⃣Improves accuracy, balance, and agility.
2️⃣Makes difficult asanas more accessible and easier to perform.
3️⃣Helps develop the body's capacity for backbends and inversions.
4️⃣Promotes a sense of freedom and inner space within the body.
5️⃣Aids in developing a sense of direction and suppleness in the spine.











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03/11/2025

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02/11/2025

It’s not just movement — it’s nourishment for your bones.

Through specific asanas, yoga helps stimulate bone growth and prevent density loss, especially in the hips, legs, and spine — areas most affected by osteoporosis and osteopenia.

✅ Standing & One-Legged Poses like Vrksasana (Tree Pose) work against gravity to strengthen the skeletal structure.
✅ Muscular engagement nourishes the bones through precise alignment and active grip.
✅ Postural awareness supports long-term bone health and stability.

🌿 Even small daily habits — like balancing on one leg while brushing your teeth — can make a powerful difference for your femur heads and hips.
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