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Perspectives on yoga, wellbeing and practice

Articles, reflections and resources from Bhavin Thakker — exploring the intersection of traditional yoga, contemporary neuroscience and everyday wellbeing.

How breathwork may support stress regulation
Breathwork

How breathwork may support stress regulation

Controlled breathing practices have attracted growing scientific interest. This article explores what the research suggests about pranayama and the autonomic nervous system — and what it does not yet tell us.

6 min read
Corporate wellbeing

Yoga in the workplace: what organisations need to know

Workplace yoga programmes are increasingly common. This article examines the evidence, the practical considerations, and how to evaluate whether a programme is likely to be genuinely useful.

8 min read
Teaching approach

What does trauma-informed yoga actually mean?

The term 'trauma-informed' is widely used in yoga contexts. This article explains what it means in practice, why it matters, and how it shapes the way Bhavin teaches.

7 min read
Neuroscience & yoga

Yoga and the brain: a brief introduction

Neuroscience is increasingly used to explain why yoga might be beneficial. This article offers a careful introduction to what the research does and does not show — and why honest communication matters.

9 min read
Getting started

Starting yoga as a complete beginner: what to expect

Many people feel uncertain about starting yoga — unsure whether they are flexible enough, fit enough, or whether it is really for them. This article addresses the most common questions honestly.

5 min read
Practice

Yoga nidra and sleep: what the practice involves

Yoga nidra is a guided relaxation practice that has attracted interest for its potential effects on rest and recovery. This article explains what it is, how it is practised, and what to expect.

6 min read

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