Yoga with Latu

Yoga Blog

Simple guides from Latika on starting yoga at home, choosing the right online class and keeping up a daily practice.

19 articles
Latika teaching a live online yoga class on her laptop
Online classes · 5 min read

Online Yoga Classes for Women: How to Choose One That Actually Works

Live or recorded, big group or small batch? A yoga teacher explains how to pick online yoga classes you will stick with, and what to check before you pay.

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Latika meditating in Padmasana on a yoga mat at home
Beginners · 4 min read

How to Start Yoga at Home: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Want to start yoga at home? The right time, space and equipment, a simple first-week routine, and the mistakes that make people quit. For beginners.

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Latika doing Naukasana (boat pose) at home
Weight loss · 4 min read

Yoga for Weight Loss at Home: 8 Asanas, One Routine and Realistic Expectations

How to do yoga for weight loss at home: 8 asanas, a 30-minute routine, simple food tips and realistic expectations. No gym, no false promises.

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Latika sitting in Padmasana giving a thumbs up
Beginners · 3 min read

Yoga Se Hoga: What Daily Yoga Can Really Change in Your Life

"Yoga se hoga" is not just a slogan. What daily yoga changes in your body, sleep, stress and energy, and what you shouldn’t expect. Straight talk.

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Latika, online yoga instructor, smiling with her trophy
Online classes · 4 min read

How to Choose an Online Yoga Instructor: 8 Things to Check Before You Pay

Qualifications, batch size, camera corrections and safety: what to check before you choose a yoga instructor online, explained by a qualified yoga teacher.

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Latika sitting calmly in Vajrasana
Women's health · 3 min read

Yoga for PCOD: Which Asanas to Do and What to Keep in Mind

How yoga helps with PCOD or PCOS, which asanas and pranayama to do, what to keep in mind during periods, and why your doctor’s advice matters.

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Latika doing the Padahastasana step of Surya Namaskar
Beginners · 4 min read

The 12 Steps of Surya Namaskar: The Right Way, Breathing and Common Mistakes

The 12 steps of Surya Namaskar in simple words: the name of each step, when to breathe in and out, tips for beginners and the mistakes that often happen.

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Latika doing Naukasana for the belly
Weight loss · 2 min read

Yoga to Reduce Belly Fat: 7 Asanas and One Important Truth

7 asanas for belly fat, a daily routine and the truth nobody tells you: you can’t lose fat from the belly alone. A straightforward guide to belly fat.

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Latika sitting comfortably on a yoga mat, holding her knees
Weight loss · 3 min read

Yoga for Weight Loss After Delivery: When, How and How Much

When to start yoga after delivery, which asanas to do in the first month, what to avoid, and how to lose the extra weight gradually.

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Latika in a gym holding up a yoga competition trophy
Weight loss · 2 min read

Yoga or Gym: Which Is Better for Women’s Weight Loss?

Yoga or gym for weight loss? A straight comparison of the benefits, drawbacks, cost and time of each, and how to decide what is right for you.

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Latika doing a balance asana by a river in the morning
Beginners · 2 min read

A 15-Minute Morning Yoga Routine for Busy Women

Short on time? A 15-minute morning yoga routine that wakes the body, eases stiffness and gives you energy all day. For beginners, step by step, at home.

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Latika on her yoga mat with her laptop, ready for a live class
Online classes · 2 min read

Yoga for Working Women: Fitting Practice Into a Busy Day

Long hours at a desk, home to run, no time for the gym? How working women can fit yoga into a busy day, with desk stretches and a simple weekly plan.

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Latika doing a front split on a green yoga mat
Beginners · 2 min read

How to Choose a Yoga Mat in India: Thickness, Material and Grip

Which yoga mat should you buy? Thickness, material (TPE, PVC, NBR, rubber, jute), grip, size and care, explained simply so you pick the right mat once.

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Latika sitting in Padmasana for pranayama
Women's health · 2 min read

Yoga for Thyroid: Which Asanas to Do and What to Keep in Mind

How yoga helps with thyroid problems, which asanas and pranayama to do, what care to take with neck asanas, and why you should never stop your medicine.

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Latika resting in Balasana
Women's health · 2 min read

Yoga During Periods: What to Do, What to Avoid, and Asanas for Pain Relief

Can you do yoga during your period? Asanas that ease period cramps, which asanas to avoid, and when you should see a doctor.

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Latika doing Bhujangasana for the back
Women's health · 2 min read

Yoga for Back Pain: 7 Gentle Asanas and When to See a Doctor

Back pain from sitting all day? 7 gentle asanas for the back, what to avoid, good posture habits, and the symptoms that mean you should see a doctor first.

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Latika doing Anulom Vilom pranayama, thumb on her nose
Breathing and sleep · 3 min read

How to Do Anulom Vilom: The Right Way, Benefits and Common Mistakes

Anulom Vilom pranayama step by step: how to sit, the hand position, the breathing pattern, how long to do it, the benefits, and the mistakes beginners often make.

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Latika sitting upright in Padmasana before Kapalbhati
Breathing and sleep · 3 min read

How to Do Kapalbhati: The Right Way, and When Not to Do It at All

The right way to do Kapalbhati pranayama, how many strokes beginners should do, its benefits, and the conditions in which you should not do it. A complete guide with safety first.

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Latika with her eyes closed and a calm face
Breathing and sleep · 2 min read

Yoga for Better Sleep: A 15-Minute Bedtime Routine

Can’t fall asleep, or keep waking up? A 15-minute bedtime yoga routine, asanas, pranayama and simple habits for better sleep.

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