<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sumits Yoga]]></title><description><![CDATA["Hot yoga classes: Bikram & Sumits Yoga, 200 and 300 Hrs Yoga  Alliance Teacher Training. All levels welcome. Transform your practice with us."]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:44:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.soulfultribe.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Sumits Yoga Blog: A Journey of Wellness and Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction: Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the Sumits Yoga blog! I'm Sumit Banerjee, and I'm thrilled to embark on this new journey with you. Whether you're a seasoned yogi, a wellness enthusiast, or someone curious about living a soulful life, you've come to the right place. About Me: Let me share a little about myself. I've spent over two decades immersed in the world of yoga and wellness. It all began when I was a young boy growing up in Bombay, India. Yoga found its way into my...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/welcome-to-soulful-tribe-a-journey-of-wellness-and-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65232966c49374b2bb426f35</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:16:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f17749_09e49c8e7bed4491a09bc6058516b596~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Soulful Tribe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does “Advanced” in Yoga Really Mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Does “Advanced” in Yoga Really Mean? “The pose begins when you want to leave it.” I used to think advanced yoga meant doing more difficult poses. Deeper backbends.Stronger balances.Holding postures longer than everyone else in the room. When I first started practicing, like many students, I was fascinated by the physical side of yoga. I wanted to improve, push harder, master the sequence. Progress meant sweating more, stretching further, achieving something visible. And honestly… that...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/what-does-advanced-in-yoga-really-mean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0b16135595910ad5d85a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:48:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This has to be one of the most common mistakes in doing Yoga ]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common mistakes I see in doing  yoga—especially after years of teaching—isn’t about flexibility, strength, or motivation. It’s pacing . We simply don’t know how to pace ourselves. Here’s what I mean. We walk into class feeling inspired, maybe even fired up. We start a pose and push hard… too hard, too fast. Or we come back to yoga after a break and expect our bodies to perform the way they did months—or years—ago. For a few moments, it feels okay.Until it doesn’t. Suddenly...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/this-has-to-be-of-the-most-common-mistakes-in-doing-yoga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973e28caffc20191ac54868</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:06:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_05c083be93324cf0b7d8156fcb0be878~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bikram vs Sumits Yoga vs Hot Yoga: What’s the Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve practiced hot yoga—or are thinking about starting—you’ve probably heard terms like Bikram Yoga , Hot Yoga , and Sumits Yoga  used interchangeably. While they all involve practicing yoga in a heated room, they are not the same . The biggest difference comes down to one word: structure . Let’s break it down. Bikram Yoga: The Original Set Sequence Bikram Yoga is a fixed sequence  of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises , practiced in a heated room. This sequence was created by Bikram...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/bikram-vs-sumits-yoga-vs-hot-yoga-what-s-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696af871022bfc82f7682255</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:50:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d22618a84f444e88901c14271f75a8a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga: More Than a Practice – It’s a State of Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone recently asked me, “What is yoga?”  My answer: It’s both a process and a state. The first time I truly understood what yoga is...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/yoga-more-than-a-practice-it-s-a-state-of-being</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689bca66f4e8fb70089dbea0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:14:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Influence: A Tale of Deception and Perception]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a quiet village nestled between rolling hills, there lived an old and wise man named Dhiran . He was respected by all for his keen...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-power-of-influence-a-tale-of-deception-and-perception</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67cba3cb75fc64e2e373d243</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:59:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret of Love – A Valentine’s Reflection Inspired by Rumi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once, while on a retreat in India, a student asked a guru, “What is the secret of a loving relationship?” The guru smiled, paused, and...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-secret-of-love-a-valentine-s-reflection-inspired-by-rumi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67accc20232056d9c31f1266</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:30:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7bd9ba7e8de04a19acfbf7fb3e709aab.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Purpose of Yoga – ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If someone were to ask, "What is the purpose of yoga?"  they might expect a simple answer. To get flexible? To de-stress? To get stronger?...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-purpose-of-yoga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a80dc573e84a6bd9940322</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 02:14:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Words: Rewriting Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a story that’s stuck with me for years. Maybe you’ve seen the video. A blind man sits on the street with a sign that says, “I’m...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-power-of-words-rewriting-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679e3662ce173527580c1895</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:01:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The True Meaning of Yoga]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the very beginning of my yoga journey as a teenager, I would hear my teachers say, “The purpose of yoga is self-realization.”   It...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-true-meaning-of-yoga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a99bd004b6147939c619d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:15:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[0 and 1: The Dance of Nothingness and Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever dived into spirituality, science, or even just stared at a computer screen, you’ve encountered the numbers 0  and 1 . They...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/0-and-1-the-dance-of-nothingness-and-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6799a14c66e76ecb19f8e11d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:36:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is God? A Timeless Question Through a Simple Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you ask people of different beliefs the question, What is God? , you’ll likely hear a variety of answers. A Christian might describe...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/what-is-god-a-timeless-question-through-a-simple-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679461d24b4f21d5ea0057d8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 04:09:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Completion: Why Finishing Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever started something with enthusiasm but found yourself losing steam halfway through? Maybe it was a book you never finished,...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-power-of-completion-why-finishing-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679449e84b4f21d5ea001890</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:25:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b4c18f21d19f4675884e6f96052d3ef0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sacred Geometry of Yoga: Embodying the Expression Beyond the Pose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sacred Geometry of Yoga: Embodying the Expression Beyond the Pose Yoga is often seen as a practice of physical postures, but its...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-sacred-geometry-of-yoga-embodying-the-expression-beyond-the-pose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679061936484d4dd2bc97fd5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:12:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Significance of the Number 9 in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[In numerology, 2025  is reduced to a single digit by adding its individual digits together: 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 9 The Significance of the...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-significance-of-the-number-9-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67759660cff00705fb995360</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:24:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Yoga Help Prevent Osteoporosis? Yes, and Here’s Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you think of yoga, you probably imagine calming stretches, mindful breathing, and maybe some inner peace. But did you know that yoga...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/can-yoga-help-prevent-osteoporosis-yes-and-here-s-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676652e1414039a202cde1d4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:37:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequency, Precision, Intensity: Unlocking the Treasures of Bikram ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ll never forget the moment I heard Emmy Cleaves speak during one of Bikram’s workshops. Emmy, a legend in the Bikram yoga world, was...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/frequency-precision-intensity-unlocking-the-treasures-of-bikram</link><guid isPermaLink="false">675f7873c7e1284a55f224ac</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:48:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga Teacher Training - My experience ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Teacher Becomes the Student What does it mean to be a teacher? For me, it means learning—every single day. As I write this book, The...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/yoga-teacher-training-my-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6741c28dc07b5136416cf694</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:06:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Hard Way is the Right Way" Bikram]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that the most meaningful things in life don’t come easy? Why is that? Bikram would often tell his students: “The...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/the-hard-way-is-the-right-way-bikram</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673e8a833576f3688d337bac</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:26:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e4f375c82a220e24e52da81f16d28a5.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Quincy Jones, Bikram Yoga, and the Lesson Behind 'We Are the World'"]]></title><description><![CDATA[We remember and honor the life of Quincy Jones, a true musical genius and a devoted practitioner of Bikram Yoga. Quincy’s contributions...]]></description><link>https://www.sumitsyoga.com/post/quincy-jones-bikram-yoga-and-the-lesson-behind-we-are-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67298a022b4c0e7284aceca0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:01:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sumit685</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>