• "Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” –The Bhagavad Gita.
• The literal meaning of the term 'Yoga' means 'union', union of one with one's true nature, with one's true reality.
• Yoga is not just Asanas, Yoga is more than just Asanas. The practice and lifestyle of yoga is not just about the perfect posture, it's about creating a deeper connection and awareness of ourselves. It's following the Yamas and Niyama(moral codes), it's practicing pranayama and dhyana, it's about being kind and patient with others as well as one's own self. It's about slowing down, pausing and looking inside, and then start observing the outside world with a better perspective.
• Yoga at Raga Svara is not about bending or twisting the body and holding the breath. It is about understanding in totality the wonderful tradition of health and wisdom, practising, learning and having a transformative experience. Every group or individual session at the Retreat seamlessly blends the spiritual and physical and has balanced inclusions of Asanas (Hatha Yoga postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques), Pratyahara, & Dhyana (Meditation).
• At Raga Svara, the ultimate essence of yoga is the journey to find our own way back to harmony, peace, and compassion. Far away from the commotion and noise of the outside world, Raga campus provides spaces with such meaningful experiences.

• Shuddhi Kriyas are yogic cleansing practices that help eliminate accumulated toxins from the system, keep the internal pathways clean, and prepare the body for the proper practice of Yogasana and Pranayama. These practices are part of the traditional Shatkriya techniques described in classical Hatha Yoga texts.
• At Raga Svara, the cleansing practices we follow are Jala Neti and Netra Neti.Jala Neti is a gentle nasal cleansing technique performed with warm saline water to clear the nasal passages and support better breathing. Along with this, we practice Netra Neti, an eye cleansing practice using clean water with a few drops of rose water to refresh and soothe the eyes.
• At Raga Svara, we practice Shuddhi Kriya on alternate days to respect the body’s natural ability to regulate and protect itself by maintaining the nose’s natural protective mucus, while still allowing the benefits of the cleansing practices.
• Following traditional yogic principles, we avoid regular practice during winter and the rainy season. Winter’s cold, dry qualities can cause irritation if over cleansing is done, and the rainy season increases moisture, which can disturb the natural nasal balance. Therefore Shuddhi Kriyas are paused during these seasons unless specifically required.