Founder & Author

Manish Rana

Founder of Asanaverse.de. Manish writes about yoga, Ayurveda and meditation, and owes his deep connection to yoga to his Indian roots. With over 1,000 hours of Yoga Alliance Teacher Training, he shares his knowledge with the community.

Trainings

200-hour Yoga Teacher TrainingBalance Yoga Institute2018
Ayurveda Nutrition and Health ConsultantJanavallabha Das Wloka2021
300-hour Yoga Teacher TrainingBodsphere Yoga Institute, Delhi2022
Yin Yoga Teacher TrainingHelga Baumgartner2022
Kundalini Teacher TrainingSukadev Bretz2023
Medical Certified Ayurvedic PhytotherapistDr. med. Kalyani Nagersheth2023
Authentic Relating and Somatic Practice, based on the principles of Peter LevineVix Anderton2023
Advanced Meditation Teacher TrainingSurya Maud Drogi2024
Tantra Hatha Teacher TrainingOctavio Salvado, The Practice2024
Medical Certified Ayurvedic PsychotherapistDr. med. Kalyani Nagersheth2024
Pranayama Teacher TrainingOctavio Salvado, The Practice2025
Certified Ayurvedic MedicineDr. med. Kalyani Nagersheth2025

Articles by Manish Rana

114 posts

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Yoga for the Nervous System: What Actually Helps

September 3, 2026

Yoga for the nervous system works through the breath and through repetition. What the research shows, and a 55-minute practice built in two halves.

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Yoga for the Immune System: What Research Shows

September 2, 2026

Yoga for the immune system works by lowering inflammation, and how often you practise matters more than how hard. The research, and a 40-minute sequence.

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Hot Yoga and Depression: What the Research Shows

September 2, 2026

Three controlled trials found hot yoga eased depression in about half of participants. What the heat does, which poses matter, and how to start safely.

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How Trauma-Informed Yoga Calms the Nervous System

September 1, 2026

Why a normal class can go wrong after trauma, what a trauma-informed teacher does differently, and the three supported poses that do the actual work.

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Yoga for Balance and Fall Prevention After 60

August 31, 2026

Falling is rarely a strength problem. Why balance fades with age, the three poses that rebuild it, and the one trial that found the opposite result.

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Yoga and Mindfulness: Critique of Depoliticization and Social Justice

August 30, 2026

Yoga and mindfulness often depoliticize social problems through self-optimization ideology. Discover how colonial yoga lost its ethical roots and how …

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Opening Your Heart for Love: A Yoga Practice Guide

August 29, 2026

Discover how to open your heart for love through yoga, meditation, and chakra work. Learn Anahata practices that cultivate compassion, vulnerability, …

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Vishnu: The Sustainer and Protector of Creation in Hindu Philosophy

August 28, 2026

Vishnu, the sustainer and protector of creation, embodies cosmic order and divine preservation. Explore his role in Hinduism, the Trimurti, and …

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Krishna: The Hindu God of Universal Love and Divine Wisdom

August 25, 2026

Krishna is the Hindu god of universal love, joy, and divine wisdom, the 8th incarnation of Vishnu. Discover his spiritual teachings, role in Bhakti …

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The History of Yoga: Origins, Evolution, and Modern Practice

August 24, 2026

Explore the history of yoga from ancient Vedic times to modern practice. Learn how this 3,500-year-old spiritual discipline evolved into the global …

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Yoga for All: A Guide for Aspiring Yoga Teachers

August 22, 2026

Become a yoga teacher: explore certification paths, training standards, essential asanas, and the mindset needed to teach inclusive yoga classes for …

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What Is Pratyahara? Understanding Sense Withdrawal in Yoga

August 21, 2026

Discover what pratyahara is: the yogic art of sense withdrawal. Explore Patanjali's fifth limb, how it quiets the mind, and practical techniques for …

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Does Meditation Release Trauma from the Body? Science & Safe Practice

August 21, 2026

Does meditation release trauma from the body? Explore the neuroscience, real risks of flashbacks, and trauma-sensitive techniques that honor both …

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The Difference Between Spirituality, Religion, and Philosophy: A Complete Guide to Three Ways of Knowing

August 21, 2026

You get clear definitions of spirituality, religion, and philosophy, plus a practical sense of how these three paths shape your search for meaning.

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Satya, Wahrhaftigkeit as the Second Yama: Living Authentically Beyond Honesty

August 21, 2026

You'll see why that tight chest during small talk matters, and how Satya as the second Yama reshapes self-talk, relationships, and your poses.

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