Wellness Journal

Evidence-Based Guides by
Rishu — Certified Yoga Teacher

Free, research-backed yoga guides on therapeutic yoga, health conditions, pranayama and beginner yoga — written from 11 years of hands-on teaching experience in Bangalore.

Rishu leading a large outdoor yoga event in Bangalore — yoga for PCOD
Therapeutic Yoga · PCOD
How Yoga Heals PCOD: The 7 Poses That Actually Work (Evidence-Based Guide)
The connection between hormonal balance and yoga is deeply backed by research. These asanas target the endocrine system and help regulate cycle irregularities naturally.
Rishu·10 min read
Rishu demonstrating a yoga balance pose for back pain relief
Back Pain · Spine Health
5 Morning Yoga Poses to Eliminate Chronic Lower Back Pain
Evidence-based stretches that decompress the lumbar spine and strengthen supporting muscles.
Rishu·7 min read
Rishu in meditation pose — yoga for diabetes management
Therapeutic Yoga · Diabetes
Yoga for Type 2 Diabetes: 6 Poses That Actually Lower Blood Sugar
India has 77 million diabetics. Here is what the research actually says about yoga and glucose management.
Rishu·9 min read
Rishu demonstrating standing yoga balance — yoga for thyroid health
Therapeutic Yoga · Thyroid
Thyroid & Yoga: The Complete Guide for Hypo and Hyper
42 million Indians have thyroid disorders. The yoga approach differs significantly for hypo vs. hyperthyroidism.
Rishu·8 min read
Rishu in a wild thing yoga back-bend — yoga for menopause and perimenopause
Women's Health · Menopause
Yoga for Perimenopause & Menopause: What Actually Helps
230 million Indian women aged 40–60. Almost no quality yoga content addresses this transition specifically.
Rishu·9 min read
Rishu in a side plank yoga balance — pranayama for blood pressure
Pranayama · Blood Pressure
Pranayama for High Blood Pressure: Breathing Techniques That Reduce BP
Clinical trials show specific pranayama practices reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure meaningfully.
Rishu·8 min read
Rishu in an advanced Ashtanga backbend — Ashtanga yoga for beginners guide
Beginner Yoga · Ashtanga
Ashtanga Yoga for Absolute Beginners: What Week 1 Actually Looks Like
The honest guide to starting Ashtanga — without the jargon or intimidation of most existing content.
Rishu·9 min read
Rishu in a calm yoga pose — yoga for sleep and insomnia
Sleep · Relaxation
Yoga for Better Sleep: The 20-Minute Bedtime Routine That Works
Sleep disorders affect 1 in 3 urban Indians. This is the exact bedtime sequence that works.
Rishu·8 min read
Rishu in a seated yoga stretch — yoga for arthritis and joint health
Therapeutic Yoga · Arthritis
Yoga for Arthritis: How to Move Without Pain — Knee, Hip & Spinal
Movement is medicine for arthritis. Here are the joint-specific modifications that make it safe.
Rishu·8 min read
Group photo at VIBGYOR school yoga event Bangalore
School Yoga · Children
Yoga for Children's Anxiety & Focus: A School Yoga Guide for Bangalore Parents
Post-COVID childhood anxiety is rising sharply. Yoga addresses the root causes in ways other interventions cannot.
Rishu·7 min read
Rishu leading corporate yoga session with 100 plus participants in Bangalore
Corporate Yoga · B2B
Corporate Yoga ROI: Why Bangalore's Top Tech Companies Are Adding Weekly Yoga
The business case for corporate yoga — with real numbers on absenteeism costs and wellness ROI.
Rishu·8 min read
Rishu in an inverted yoga pose outdoors — yoga for stress and anxiety relief
Mental Health · Stress
Yoga for Stress & Anxiety: 5 Poses That Calm the Nervous System in 10 Minutes
Stress is the #1 reason urban Indians search yoga. These 5 poses have the fastest measurable calming effect.
Rishu·7 min read
Rishu teaching corporate yoga session in Bangalore to IT professionals
Office Wellness · IT Professionals
Desk Yoga for Bangalore's IT Professionals: 8 Poses for Software Engineers
Sitting 9+ hours daily wrecks your spine, hips and energy. A practical yoga routine for tech workers.
Rishu·6 min read
Rishu demonstrating a dynamic rooftop yoga pose — how to start yoga at home
Beginner Yoga · Getting Started
How to Start Yoga at Home: The Honest Beginner's Guide
No YouTube rabbit holes. What you actually need, mistakes to avoid, and when to work with a real teacher.
Rishu·8 min read