<?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" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stories by Raga Svara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stories by Raga Svara]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/</link><image><url>https://blog.ragasvara.in/favicon.png</url><title>Stories by Raga Svara</title><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/</link></image><generator>Ghost 5.75</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:03:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blog.ragasvara.in/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga Is About Exploring the Limit, Not Pushing the Limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today, there are different styles of yoga that are practiced: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Power Yoga and many others. While they may differ in pace, sequencing, intensity and the way postures are approached, they all trace their roots back to Traditional Hatha Yoga. Practice may look different from one</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/yoga-is-about-exploring-the-limit-not-pushing-the-limit/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a421bf943447600b81db366</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:59:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-29-13-12-29-479.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-29-13-12-29-479.jpg" alt="Yoga Is About Exploring the Limit, Not Pushing the Limit"><p>Today, there are different styles of yoga that are practiced: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Power Yoga and many others. While they may differ in pace, sequencing, intensity and the way postures are approached, they all trace their roots back to Traditional Hatha Yoga. Practice may look different from one style to another but the definition of asana remains the same, <em>Sthira Sukham Asanam </em>(PYS 2.46), meaning a posture that is steady and comfortable. Beneath the differences in style remains a fundamental principle, awareness. Regardless of the style or method we practice, yoga encourages us to cultivate steadiness, comfort and presence within the experience.</p><p>In today&#x2019;s world, Yoga is frequently measured by how deep we can stretch, how advanced our postures are or how many challenging transitions we can perform. Strength, mobility, flexibility and endurance are seen and celebrated as signs of progress and validation. While these qualities have value, they are still the by-products of practice rather than the purpose of practice. The purpose of asana is not the posture itself. The postures are a tool. A tool for developing awareness, steadiness and presence. Whether we are practicing Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin or Restorative Yoga, the essential question remains the same, &#x201C;Can I remain aware while meeting my limit, my current physical and mental capacity, while bending or moving dynamically or even in the simplest movement or posture?&#x201D;</p><p>There is an important difference between exploring our limits and pushing our limits. Pushing the limit comes from a mindset of achievement. It sounds like, &#x201C;<em>I need to bend more, twist hard. I should be able to do more. I must achieve this posture.</em>&#x201D; The attention becomes fixed on the destination and the body becomes something to conquer. Exploring the limit is different. It begins with accepting and respecting the body as it is, bringing an end to the inner conflict and outer struggle between the current capacity of the body and the pursuit of the ideal posture or pace of a sequence during the practice. This way the practice becomes more effective, fostering holistic growth, balance and inner and outer expansion, because strength and flexibility are not just physical attributes, they are also influenced by our mental and emotional states. It sounds like, &#x201C;<em>This is where I am today. What happens if I stay present here? Can I observe this edge without forcing it?</em>&#x201D; In this approach, growth is not abandoned. We still become stronger. We still become more mobile. We still expand our capacity. But we do it gradually and patiently. Expansion becomes the consequence of practice rather than the objective that drives it.</p><p>Yoga is both mental and physical work. It is not only about the flexibility of the body but also the flexibility of the mind. The body may have limitations today. The mind&#x2019;s role is not to fight those limitations but to understand them, accept them and work with them skillfully but gently. Many people can place their bodies into impressive shapes. But if the mind remains rigid, impatient, frustrated and constantly seeking more, then something essential is missing. Mental rigidity combined with physical flexibility and strength is not yoga, it is gymnastics or physical workout. Yoga asks for something deeper. It asks us to be present with the body exactly as it is today. It asks us to observe the edge without forcing it. It asks us to remain aware with every movement and every breath and to observe the posture without immediately trying to change it. A person can have a very flexible body and still struggle to slow down, to be present or to let go of the constant urge to achieve perfection when the body is not ready. And a person can have many physical limitations and still have awareness and steadiness in practice. The achievement in yoga is not mastering a posture or completing a difficult sequence. The achievement is finding steadiness within the posture. It is attaining awareness within movement. It is maintaining a relationship with the breath throughout the practice.</p><p>In many other forms of exercise, the primary goal is performance, strength, speed or achieving a measurable outcome. Yoga can certainly develop all of those qualities but it puts forward some&#xA0; important questions, &#x201C;<em>how am I relating to myself while I do this? Am I present with the movement? Am I aware of my breath? Am I listening to the body or am I just trying to make it do more?&#x201D; </em>This is where the distinction between yoga and other forms of physical exercise becomes clear. Not in the style of the practice or exercise, but in the quality of attention we bring to it. Through the body, we learn about the mind. Through movement, we learn stillness and acceptance.</p><p>Sometimes we identify with a particular style very strongly and it becomes a mental knot that prevents us from experiencing other approaches. No experience, be it dynamic or restorative, is right or wrong, but they reveal something about the relationship between the body and the mind. And they are there to be practiced according to the requirements of the body.</p><p>In many ways, this mirrors the larger human experience. All our lives, we are taught to become more. More successful. More productive. More accomplished. We are constantly chasing the next version of ourselves. Yoga offers an opportunity to pause that pursuit. And we learn to accept who we are and where we are in this moment. Not as an act of quitting but as the foundation for genuine growth. Growth does not happen because we reject our limitations. Growth happens because we acknowledge them honestly and patiently work with them. And this approach also reduces the risk of injury and mishaps during the practice. When we are constantly trying to push beyond what the body is ready for, we stop listening. But when we explore our limits with awareness, the body gradually becomes more capable over time.</p><p>So, no matter what style you prefer, remember to ask yourself, are you able to relax the body while you are in the posture? Are you able to move into the posture with steadiness? Because the goal of the yoga practice is not to satisfy the demands of the mind or to seek validation through a challenging practice but to attain harmony between mind, body, and breath during practice and in life beyond the mat.&#xA0;</p><p>- Khushi S, Yoga, Yoga teacher at Raga Svara</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga and Nervous System Regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In the present times, life is not just stressful it is continuously stimulating. Endless notifications, noise, fast pace, comparison, information overload, doomscrolling and constantly trending content on social media keep the nervous system in a state of activation. Over time this does not just create stress, it reduces our capacity</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/yoga-and-nervous-system-regulation/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34ef8dade25300dffaa487</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:07:06 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-19-12-42-37-627.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-19-12-42-37-627.jpg" alt="Yoga and Nervous System Regulation"><p>In the present times, life is not just stressful it is continuously stimulating. Endless notifications, noise, fast pace, comparison, information overload, doomscrolling and constantly trending content on social media keep the nervous system in a state of activation. Over time this does not just create stress, it reduces our capacity to return to baseline, to balance. That&#x2019;s what dysregulation really is. When the nervous system stays activated for too long, it does not just feel like stress. It feels like being constantly on edge, even in calm moments. The body struggles to rest fully, the mind keeps racing. Even silence can feel uncomfortable and stillness feels unfamiliar and difficult. There is fatigue without proper recovery, irritability without a clear reason, and frequently a sense of being overwhelmed and mentally cluttered. This is why people can feel anxious even when nothing is wrong. And so reactivity becomes the default.</p><p>But this struggle between instability and balance is not new. It has been spoken about for centuries, even if the reasons behind it and its intensity have changed with time.</p><blockquote>A shloka in Bhagwat Gita (2.48) says, <strong>&#x201C;&#x938;&#x92E;&#x924;&#x94D;&#x935;&#x902; &#x92F;&#x94B;&#x917; &#x909;&#x91A;&#x94D;&#x92F;&#x924;&#x947;&#x201D; </strong>meaning,<strong> equanimity is yoga</strong>. It points to something deeper, to the ability to remain steady even when life is not steady.</blockquote><p>Yoga helps regulate the nervous system. It does not remove the cause of stimulation, it strengthens our ability to stay with it without losing inner balance. Through breath, movement and awareness, it works directly with the nervous system, slowing internal overload and creating space between stimulus and response. Asanas release stored stress. Pranayama and sitting with awareness and breath brings calm, the practice shifts the system out of constant alertness. Gradually, yoga does not just relax the system, it teaches the system, <em>you are safe to come down again. You are safe to sit with yourself. </em>And rebuilds the capacity to rest, to feel safe in silence and stillness and to return to balance again and again.</p><p>Constant stimulation is part of our world now, and it cannot always be avoided. But yoga retrains the nervous system to find samatvam inside it.</p><p> - Khushi S.                                                                                                                                      Yoga teacher at Raga Svara</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interpretation of the Bhajan Nirgun Galiyan by Dharamdas]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We often feel lost. Unable to express ourselves. We try many different ways. We discover and even create the worlds we live in through our interaction with symbols such as paintings, sculptures, music, dance and other forms of art and expression. At Raga, a core element of well-being is the</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/nirgun-galiyan-by-dharamdas/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a263d59ade25300dffaa467</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:36:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-092329.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-092329.jpeg" alt="Interpretation of the Bhajan Nirgun Galiyan by Dharamdas"><p>We often feel lost. Unable to express ourselves. We try many different ways. We discover and even create the worlds we live in through our interaction with symbols such as paintings, sculptures, music, dance and other forms of art and expression. At Raga, a core element of well-being is the ability to pause, see and reflect on art and aesthetics. To think and feel deeply about art.</p><p>Some songs are more than a piece of music. They feel like revelations, like invitations into a transcendental or spiritual space we usually forget exists beneath the noise of everyday life. A space where you feel deeply connected to yourself or maybe, where you truly see yourself. The purpose of such songs is not entertainment, they pull you inward.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_002.jpeg" class="kg-image" alt="Interpretation of the Bhajan Nirgun Galiyan by Dharamdas" loading="lazy" width="1620" height="2160" srcset="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_002.jpeg 600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1000/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_002.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1600/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_002.jpeg 1600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_002.jpeg 1620w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>&#x201C;<em>Nirgun Galiyan</em>&#x201D; feels like one of those songs, something to sit with and listen to what&apos;s being said. It is a bhajan written by Dharamdas, a disciple of the great poet and saint Kabir Das. In the bhajan, Dharamdas speaks about all that his guru taught him and reveals the idea of a state of being that exists beyond the worldly <em>Bhanwar</em>, the endless whirlwind of attachment, ego, desire and chaos that keeps people trapped within themselves.&#xA0;</p><p><strong><em>Nirgun galiyan saankari, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Wahan chadhyo nahi jaaye</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Wahan chadhe to piya mile, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Aavagaman mit jaaye</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heliye, chalo hamara des.</em></strong></p><p>The song speaks about &#x201C;<em>nirgun</em>&#x201D; something beyond form and labels. The path towards it is described as &#x201C;<em>saankari</em>&#x201D; narrow. Not physically, but narrow because a person cannot walk it carrying pride, greed, anger, attachment or the constant need to prove themselves. That is why Dharamdas says, &#x201C;<em>wahan chadhyo nahi jaaye</em>.&#x201D; It&apos;s not easy to walk on this path. But if someone does, they meet their &#x201C;<em>piya</em>.&#x201D; Here, &#x201C;<em>piya</em>&#x201D; is not just a lover. It is the truth or the Divine, the real self hidden behind worldly identity. And once that meeting happens, &#x201C;<em>aavagaman mit jaaye</em>&#x201D; the endless cycle of searching, suffering, craving, becoming, and losing, and the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, comes to an end. The song keeps repeating, &#x201C;<em>chalo hamara des</em>,&#x201D; as if calling the listener back to their original home, not a physical place, but a state where the soul is free from illusion.</p><p><strong><em>Kahan uge, kahan aaste</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heli, kahan ujala hoye</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yahin uge, yahin aaste, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yahin ujala hoye</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heliye, chalo hamara des</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yon to yahi ujala hoye</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heliye, chalo hamara des.</em></strong></p><p>In the above lines it feels like someone is searching for light or truth outside, asking where the truth rises, where it rests or peace exists, &#x201C;<em>kahan ujala hoye?</em>&#x201D; And the answer comes back &#x201C;<em>yahin</em>,&#x201D; right here. Light is not somewhere far away, peace is not waiting in another world, another city, another person or another life. It&apos;s already there, within. The same place where darkness exists is also where light can exist. It points to the point that what you are searching for is already around you and within you you just have to see it, realise it.&#xA0;</p><p><strong><em>Kahaan ko garje, kahaan barse, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Kahaan sukha ka hariya hoe</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yahin garje, yahin barse, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yahin sukha ka hariya hoe</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heli vo, chalo hamara des</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yon to lagya bhajan wala baan</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heli vo, chalo hamara des</em></strong></p><p>Then the song asks where the rain falls that can turn dryness(sookha) into green again. The &#x201C;<em>sookha</em>&#x201D; is the miserable state of being, sadness, dullness, an exhausted mind or life. Again the answer is &#x201C;<em>yahin</em>.&#x201D; Right here. The storm, the suffering, the rain, healing all happen within this life, this body, the human existence. Nothing comes from the outside to fix it, this transformation takes place right here. Then comes &#x201C;<em>bhajan wala baan</em>&#x201D;&#xA0; as if devotion, music or yearning for truth have pierced the heart like an arrow to awaken someone and guide them towards their real home.</p><p><strong><em>Nirgun ka bazaar mein, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Heero ko hove vyapaar</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Sugura maanav to saudo kare, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Ee to nugura mool gavaaye</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heli vo, chalo hamara des.</em></strong></p><p>One of the verses speaks about &#x201C;<em>nirgun ka bazaar</em>.&#x201D; It gives an impression of a place where only diamonds are traded. But not everyone recognises a diamond. &#x201C;<em>Sugura maanav</em>&#x201D; the wise person, understands the value of truth and knows what is worth exchanging their life for. The ignorant person loses the real treasure while running after temporary things. The writer critiques the way people spend their lives chasing image, wealth, power and ego while remaining disconnected from themselves.</p><p><strong><em>Anhad ka maidan mein, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhara sahib ji ki sej</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Haan, kahe Kabir Dharmdas se, mhari heli</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>&#x2018;Na to mare, na boodha hoe&#x2019;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Mhari heli vo, chalo hamara des</em></strong>.</p><p>The final section reaches &#x201C;<em>anhad ka maidan</em>&#x201D; , a space beyond the physical world. In Kabir&#x2019;s poetry, &#x201C;anhad&#x201D; is often mentioned, it is the eternal inner sound of existence, something that cannot be heard with the ears, only felt deeply. And there lies &#x201C;<em>mhara sahib ji ki sej</em>&#x201D; the resting place of the divine, the &#x201C;<em>piya</em>&#x201D;, the true self, it is the place, the &#x201C;<em>des</em>&#x201D; of complete surrender, union and peace. Where one reaches by walking on the &#x201C;<em>Nirgun Galiyan</em>&#x201D;. Then Kabir says, &#x201C;<em>na to mare, na boodha hoye</em>&#x201D; perhaps he meant to say that one comes to the realisation that the truth and soul do not age and do not die. The soul, the real self is eternal and what is eternal exists beyond time and decay. This part feels deeply freeing as if after all the wandering, searching, suffering and learning, one finally reaches a place beyond fear, even beyond the fear of death.</p><p>The bhajan ends with &#x201C;<em>chalo hamara des</em>.&#x201D; Kabir or Dharamdas are not asking us to go somewhere outside. They are calling us back to our original state, fearless, untouched and free.</p><p>Listen to the full song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tiIuMXLRw&amp;list=RDT1tiIuMXLRw&amp;start_radio=1&amp;ref=blog.ragasvara.in" rel="noreferrer">here</a></p><p>Away shirts can give supporters a different way to remember important matches when a classic collar or colour pattern brings back a familiar era. Conversations about classic season designs make the shirt part of a broader discussion about football culture. For supporters comparing different designs, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">Euro finals football shirts</a> is a phrase that sits comfortably in content about football identity. In conversations about club identity, the shirt can carry both practical value and a sense of belonging.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_003.jpeg" class="kg-image" alt="Interpretation of the Bhajan Nirgun Galiyan by Dharamdas" loading="lazy" width="1620" height="2160" srcset="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_003.jpeg 600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1000/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_003.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1600/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_003.jpeg 1600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/06/signal-2026-06-08-103630_003.jpeg 1620w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aesthetic Wellbeing Series: Amrita Sher-Gil]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>At Raga, pausing to reflect on art is essential to wellbeing. We need symbols, works of art that represent life situations, to help us find meaning in our experiences. Through paintings, music, and dance, we discover and shape the worlds we live in.</p><p>Continuing our Aesthetic Wellbeing series after a</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/amrita-sher-gil/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c23efade25300dffaa451</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:14:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/signal-2026-05-19-141742.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/signal-2026-05-19-141742.jpeg" alt="Aesthetic Wellbeing Series: Amrita Sher-Gil"><p>At Raga, pausing to reflect on art is essential to wellbeing. We need symbols, works of art that represent life situations, to help us find meaning in our experiences. Through paintings, music, and dance, we discover and shape the worlds we live in.</p><p>Continuing our Aesthetic Wellbeing series after a long time, we turn to <strong>Amrita Sher-Gil</strong>, a pioneer of modern Indian art. Born to a Punjabi Sikh father and a Hungarian mother, Sher-Gil bridged Western oil techniques with Indian subjects. Her work moved away from Parisian academic styles to a language of empathy, melancholy, and vibrant earth tones, capturing what she called the &quot;Indian reality.&quot;</p><p>Her 1935 work, <strong><em>Group of Three Girls</em></strong>, reflects this shift, depicting the pensive dignity of rural life. It serves as a reminder of how art allows us to see our own life situations as something deeply meaningful.</p><p><strong>Explore Further:</strong></p><p>A football shirt can turn a season, a badge, and a colour scheme into part of supporter identity when the difference between player and fan versions becomes part of the discussion. Fans comparing World Cup shirts often look at the relationship between team identity, design, and tournament pressure. For collectors looking at classic seasons, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">Arsenal football shirt</a> remains connected to the way fans compare eras, colours, and shirt details. A thoughtful shirt choice connects practical details with the emotional side of following a team.</p><ul><li><strong>Read:</strong> <em>Amrita Sher-Gil: </em><a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/Amrita_Sher_Gil.html?id=KmMctE3wAgIC&amp;ref=blog.ragasvara.in"><em><u>A Life</u></em></a> by Yashodhara Dalmia.</li><li><strong>Listen:</strong> The &quot;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sonal-khullar-on-amrita-sher-gil/id1480259187?i=1000587192937&amp;ref=blog.ragasvara.in"><u>Amrita Sher-Gil</u></a>&quot; episode of <em>The Great Women Artists</em> podcast.</li><li><strong>Watch:</strong> <em>Amrita Sher-Gil: </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQsbbGlfu78&amp;t=1s&amp;ref=blog.ragasvara.in"><u><em>T</em>he 1969 documentary </u></a><em>Amrita Sher-Gil</em> (Dir. B.D. Garga).<br><br></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Art of the Reset with Surbhi Chanana</strong></p><p>Surbhi Chanana spends her life uncovering the world&#x2019;s most exceptional travel and lifestyle experiences. But during her recent stay at Raga Svara, the focus shifted from the world outside to the world within.</p><p><strong>A Return to Self</strong></p><p>For Surbhi, Raga</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/surbhi-chanana-at-raga-svara/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69feaa1dade25300dffaa42c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:43:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/signal-2026-05-09-084710.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/signal-2026-05-09-084710.jpeg" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara"><p><strong>The Art of the Reset with Surbhi Chanana</strong></p><p>Surbhi Chanana spends her life uncovering the world&#x2019;s most exceptional travel and lifestyle experiences. But during her recent stay at Raga Svara, the focus shifted from the world outside to the world within.</p><p><strong>A Return to Self</strong></p><p>For Surbhi, Raga Svara wasn&apos;t just a getaway, it was a &quot;gentle return to self.&quot; In a world that constantly equates busyness with success, her journey served as a powerful reminder: <em>Rest is not a reward; it is a necessity.</em></p><p><strong>The Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Healing from Within:</strong> Every Sattvic meal was a revelation, pure, nourishing, and designed to support the body&#x2019;s natural rhythm.</li><li><strong>Dissolving Tension:</strong> Through personalized Ayurvedic consultations and intentional body therapies, Surbhi experienced the physical release of the &quot;everyday chaos.&quot;</li><li><strong>The Power of &apos;Mand&apos;:</strong> From slow mornings of yoga to quiet moments of stillness among the trees, she embraced the philosophy of intentional slowness.</li></ul><p><em>One often postpones the reset they need most. Surbhi&#x2019;s stay reminds us that when we stop, listen, and nourish ourselves, we don&apos;t just recharge, we reconnect. We invite you to step away from the chaos and find your own &apos;Mand,&apos; that intentional slowness that leads you back to yourself</em>.</p><p>Football apparel often links a city, a club, and a shared set of memories when breathable fabric and fit matter alongside the story behind the club. Collectors interested in Arsenal often look at how different seasons changed the shape and details of the shirt. Anyone comparing player and fan versions may find, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">vintage soccer jerseys</a> is a phrase that sits comfortably in content about football identity. The interest in classic kits shows how football apparel can carry history without becoming a sales pitch.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--46-.jpg" width="1080" height="1440" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara" srcset="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/unnamed--46-.jpg 600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1000/2026/05/unnamed--46-.jpg 1000w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--46-.jpg 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--45-.jpg" width="1080" height="1440" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara" srcset="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/unnamed--45-.jpg 600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1000/2026/05/unnamed--45-.jpg 1000w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--45-.jpg 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--44-.jpg" width="1080" height="1440" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara" srcset="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/unnamed--44-.jpg 600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1000/2026/05/unnamed--44-.jpg 1000w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--44-.jpg 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--43-.jpg" width="1080" height="1440" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara" srcset="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/unnamed--43-.jpg 600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1000/2026/05/unnamed--43-.jpg 1000w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--43-.jpg 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--42-.jpg" width="1080" height="1440" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara" srcset="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/unnamed--42-.jpg 600w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/size/w1000/2026/05/unnamed--42-.jpg 1000w, https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--42-.jpg 1080w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--41-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara"></div></div><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--40-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--39-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/05/unnamed--38-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Surbhi Chanana at Raga Svara"></div></div></div></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raga Guest Stories - Chloe from Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We were happy to host Chloe from Switzerland for a 2 week stay at Raga Svara. For Chloe, our campus was a place of complete rest, where the calm atmosphere and natural beauty allowed her to step away from the rush of daily life.</p><p>Chloe immersed herself in the Raga</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/raga-guest-stories-chloe-switzerland/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e06081ade25300dffaa3ff</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:18:44 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-16-091101.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-16-091101.jpeg" alt="Raga Guest Stories - Chloe from Switzerland"><p>We were happy to host Chloe from Switzerland for a 2 week stay at Raga Svara. For Chloe, our campus was a place of complete rest, where the calm atmosphere and natural beauty allowed her to step away from the rush of daily life.</p><p>Chloe immersed herself in the Raga way of living, finding balance through Ayurvedic massages and the quiet beauty of our gardens. She especially enjoyed the diversity of our healthy cuisine, which offered a fresh and nourishing contrast to the flavors of home.</p><p>As Chloe shared, Raga Svara is perfect for both finding peace and discovering yourself. It is in this stillness that we truly reconnect with our center.</p><p>We look forward to welcoming her and her family back to our peaceful corner of the world.</p><p>Historic shirts can bring older football stories back into everyday discussion as supporters often connect fabric details with moments they watched live. Historic badge details can change how a shirt feels for daily wear, display, or collection. When personalised names and numbers matter, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">Manchester City football shirt</a> is connected to the way fans compare eras, colours, and shirt details. The matchday connection turns colours, badges, and fabrics into part of a larger football story.</p>
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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhivādan: Namaskāra]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In Sanskrit, greetings are called Abhiv&#x101;dan, which means <em>an act of respectfully acknowledging someone&#x2019;s presence, through words, gestures, or both</em>.</p><blockquote>I feel greetings carry something very subtle, but very real. Just a small &#x201C;hello&#x201D; or &#x201C;I hope you are well&#x201D; changes something</blockquote>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/abhivadan-namaskara/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dc5b52ade25300dffaa3eb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:34:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-11-134247.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-11-134247.jpeg" alt="Abhiv&#x101;dan: Namask&#x101;ra"><p>In Sanskrit, greetings are called Abhiv&#x101;dan, which means <em>an act of respectfully acknowledging someone&#x2019;s presence, through words, gestures, or both</em>.</p><blockquote>I feel greetings carry something very subtle, but very real. Just a small &#x201C;hello&#x201D; or &#x201C;I hope you are well&#x201D; changes something within. It brings a little warmth, a little life into the moment, like the soul is being acknowledged. It makes you take a pause before you start the conversation.</blockquote><p>There&#x2019;s something about greetings that makes them so important in our daily lives, something very human. The world constantly pushes us to function like machines, efficient, fast, and time saving. I feel greetings bring an ease into our interactions, a sense of connection, and an awareness that we are not just bodies, but individuals with emotions, presence, and energy. They remind us that we are humans, we feel, we notice, we exist equally. The ones we work with, and work for, the ones who cook for us, clean our spaces, take care of our surroundings, stand attentively guarding our gates, no hierarchy, no comparison, just one human meeting another. It&#x2019;s a very gentle way of saying, I see you.</p><p>At Raga Svara, we believe a Namask&#x101;ra is not just a greeting, but a moment of surrender. When you bow your head slightly and join your hands, something shifts inside. Our ego softens. For a moment, you let go of roles, identities, and judgments. It feels like you are saying, I honour your soul, no matter who you are or what you do.</p><blockquote>For me, greetings feel like an offering at the beginning of any interaction, like I am offering and being offered a little comfort, a little space, a way of saying, you are welcome here.</blockquote><p>If we see it not as just a social formality, they are soulful exchanges. They remind us to slow down and meet each other with a sense of kindness and humility in a world that sometimes feels distant.</p><p><em>Khushi S. - </em>Yoga teacher at Raga Svara</p><p>Historic shirts can bring older football stories back into everyday discussion when the design is tied to an unforgettable match or rivalry. Discussions about fit and sizing choices give collectors a way to compare value, comfort, and emotional meaning. For fans choosing a shirt connected to a favourite side, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">Real Madrid retro shirt</a> is relevant to conversations about collecting, matchday wear, and kit design. For supporters who follow kit launches, the collection angle remains tied to football memories.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raga Svara’s Holistic Wellness Approach featured in Hindustan Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We are happy to share that Hindustan Times recently featured an honest look at Raga Svara, exploring how authentic Ayurveda and yoga shape our structured, immersive stay.</p><p>Feature Highlights:</p><ol><li>Nestled on the outskirts of Rajkot, Raga Svara is described as the place to be if you are &quot;tired of</li></ol>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/raga-svara-featured-in-hindustan-times/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9c2dfade25300dffaa3cd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:22:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-11-095400.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-11-095400.jpeg" alt="Raga Svara&#x2019;s Holistic Wellness Approach featured in Hindustan Times"><p>We are happy to share that Hindustan Times recently featured an honest look at Raga Svara, exploring how authentic Ayurveda and yoga shape our structured, immersive stay.</p><p>Feature Highlights:</p><ol><li>Nestled on the outskirts of Rajkot, Raga Svara is described as the place to be if you are &quot;tired of chasing itineraries and actually want to take a pause.&quot;</li><li>The feature highlights our 30-acre campus where &quot;each corner is thoughtfully designed with ecology at the centre,&quot; featuring crisp, minimal furniture to ensure a sense of calm.</li><li>From personalized treatments like Sarvanga Abhyanga and Shirodhara to a farm-to-table concept that &quot;ensures each meal soothes your soul,&quot; the article captures the essence of our guided wellness program.</li></ol><p>Read the full feature on <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/travel/inside-a-boutique-retreat-rooted-in-authentic-ayurveda-and-yoga-101775107424206.html?ref=blog.ragasvara.in" rel="noreferrer">Hindustan Times</a></p><p>A football shirt can turn a season, a badge, and a colour scheme into part of supporter identity because it links personal memory with the wider culture of the game. When people discuss Borussia Dortmund, kit choices often become part of the wider story about supporters and tradition. When comparing home, away, and third kit styles, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">Barcelona football shirt</a> is a useful phrase within the wider story of football shirts. For fans who value comfort, the kit becomes a way to connect personal style with the game.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health as a Way of Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>&#x938;&#x94D;&#x935;&#x938;&#x94D;&#x925; (Swasth): To be situated in one&#x2019;s own self.</strong></p><p>On World Health Day, we often talk about health in terms of what is missing. The absence of pain, the absence of fever, or the absence of disease. But at Raga Svara, we look</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/health-as-a-way-of-being/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d34cb8ade25300dffaa3bf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:37:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-06-111218.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-06-111218.jpeg" alt="Health as a Way of Being"><p><strong>&#x938;&#x94D;&#x935;&#x938;&#x94D;&#x925; (Swasth): To be situated in one&#x2019;s own self.</strong></p><p>On World Health Day, we often talk about health in terms of what is missing. The absence of pain, the absence of fever, or the absence of disease. But at Raga Svara, we look at it differently.</p><p>For us, being <strong>&#x938;&#x94D;&#x935;&#x938;&#x94D;&#x925;</strong> is about presence. It is the feeling of being completely at home within yourself. It is a simple, quiet state where your body, mind, and spirit aren&apos;t pulling in different directions, but are finally walking together.</p><h3 id="finding-your-center"><strong>Finding Your Center</strong></h3><p>Modern life is loud. We are often caught in a rush, moving further away from our natural rhythm. This clutter makes it hard to hear what our bodies are actually telling us.</p><p>We believe that being healthy shouldn&apos;t be a chore or a list of difficult goals. It is about returning to a sense of balance that is already there. It is about:</p><ul><li><strong>Listening</strong> to the body instead of just pushing it.</li><li><strong>Settling</strong> the mind instead of just filling it.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong> with yourself instead of just reacting to the world.</li></ul><h3 id="a-simple-invitation"><strong>A Simple Invitation</strong></h3><p>Today, we invite you to move past the idea of just staying fit. Instead, try to be centered. Take a moment to slow down and notice the space between your thoughts.</p><p>Health is not a destination you reach, it is the harmony you live in every day. We invite you to join us in this journey of rediscovering your true nature, a state of being that is calm, steady, and whole.</p><p>National team shirts can hold memories of tournaments, cities, and shared celebrations as the design can recall players, cities, and moments that shaped a generation. Discussions about club colour traditions help supporters choose between a modern look and a more nostalgic style. For fans interested in historic kits, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">how to choose a Manchester United football shirt</a> remains a natural way to describe interest in club apparel without sounding promotional. For someone comparing versions, the choice feels connected to more than colour or price.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Shivalee Chatarji&#x2019;s 3-Day Immersion in Heart Rest &amp; <em>Shanti</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yoga Teacher &amp; Pranayama Coach</em></strong></p><p><strong>The Practice</strong></p><p>A beautiful morning yoga practice followed by a hearty breakfast, nourishing the body before the day begins.</p><p><strong>The Connection</strong></p><p>Finding resonance in lovely conversations with fellow traveler Ionna, the unexpected joy of</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/shivalee-chatarji-at-raga-svara/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce1586ade25300dffaa3a0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:03:26 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-02-121829.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/signal-2026-04-02-121829.jpeg" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"><p><strong>Shivalee Chatarji&#x2019;s 3-Day Immersion in Heart Rest &amp; <em>Shanti</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Yoga Teacher &amp; Pranayama Coach</em></strong></p><p><strong>The Practice</strong></p><p>A beautiful morning yoga practice followed by a hearty breakfast, nourishing the body before the day begins.</p><p><strong>The Connection</strong></p><p>Finding resonance in lovely conversations with fellow traveler Ionna, the unexpected joy of shared stillness.</p><p><strong>The Harvest</strong></p><p>A grounding afternoon in the gardens, plucking fresh vegetables for a lunch that truly tastes of the land.</p><p><strong>The Stillness</strong></p><p>Quiet afternoons by the pool and the rhythmic, deep relaxation of a first <em>Abhyanga</em> massage.</p><p><em>A weekend at Raga Svara in Rajkot where the teacher finally found the space to be the student of her own healing.</em></p><p>Supporter culture is shaped by chants, colours, badges, and the shirts worn on matchday when the difference between player and fan versions becomes part of the discussion. Conversations about home and away kit collections help explain why two shirts from the same club may appeal to different fans. When personalised names and numbers matter, <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in">France football shirt</a> remains a natural topic when the focus is on design, fit, and supporter meaning. A thoughtful shirt choice balances everyday wear with the meaning attached to a club or national side.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--35-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--34-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--33-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div></div><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--32-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--31-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--30-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div></div><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--29-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--28-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/04/unnamed--27-.jpg" width="384" height="512" loading="lazy" alt="Shivalee Chatarji at Raga Svara"></div></div></div></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raga Svara at ITB Berlin 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Every year in March, the world of international tourism gathers at the world&apos;s largest travel trade show. The ITB Berlin Convention 2026 recently concluded, leaving the global travel industry with a clear mission of Leading Tourism into Balance. As visionary leaders gathered to discuss the future of travel,</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/raga-svara-at-itb-berlin-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b23645ade25300dffaa38a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:01:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/03/signal-2026-03-11-155049.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/03/signal-2026-03-11-155049.jpeg" alt="Raga Svara at ITB Berlin 2026"><p>Every year in March, the world of international tourism gathers at the world&apos;s largest travel trade show. The ITB Berlin Convention 2026 recently concluded, leaving the global travel industry with a clear mission of Leading Tourism into Balance. As visionary leaders gathered to discuss the future of travel, Raga Svara was there to contribute to the conversation on what true balance looks like in a modern world.</p><p>During the convention, our co-founders, Mohit Patel and Nirav Talaviya, engaged with stakeholders of the travel and tourism industry about how Raga Svara is bringing ancient wisdom into the present day.</p><p>At Raga Svara, our focus has always been on making wellness accessible. As our co-founder Mohit Patel shared during his interview, we take the ancient Indian pillars of Ayurveda and Yoga and translate them into a modern context.</p><p>This philosophy is woven into everything we do from our architecture to our daily programming. Raga Svara is also for the modern traveller, people who may not be sick in a clinical sense, but who are seeking a way to get away from the frantic pace of busy life and find their Centre again.</p><p>The game is also shaped by the symbols fans carry from one generation to the next, from legendary club colors to national-team memories. A carefully chosen <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in" rel="noopener">Spain football jersey</a> can reflect that passion beyond match day.</p><p>One of the key themes at ITB this year was environmental responsibility, a principle that is also part of how our retreat was developed. Mohit Patel explained that the campus was designed to work with the natural landscape. The buildings were planned around existing trees, and none were cut down during construction. We also focus on seasonal food and grow part of our produce on campus to stay aligned with nature.</p><p>The core message our co-founder shared at ITB Berlin was a simple yet vital reminder, &#x2018;Don&#x2019;t wait until you fall sick.&#x2019; In today&#x2019;s fast-moving world, taking time for a retreat is a proactive way to restore balance. It allows people to pause, listen to their bodies, and focus on their well-being before health concerns arise.</p><p>Reflecting on our time at ITB Berlin 2026, we remain committed to supporting a more balanced and responsible future for travel.</p>
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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raga Guest Stories - Rares Cristea from Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>It is a rare joy to see guests like Rares Cristea from Switzerland connect so deeply with the natural landscape at Raga Svara. From the way our architecture curves around years old existing trees to the daily sightings of local birdlife, we aim to make nature the soul of every</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/raga-guest-stories-rares-cristea/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69acf613f8c6e000ca6b1901</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:20:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/03/signal-2026-03-07-144305.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/03/signal-2026-03-07-144305.jpeg" alt="Raga Guest Stories - Rares Cristea from Switzerland"><p>It is a rare joy to see guests like Rares Cristea from Switzerland connect so deeply with the natural landscape at Raga Svara. From the way our architecture curves around years old existing trees to the daily sightings of local birdlife, we aim to make nature the soul of every stay.</p><p>Football brings together local traditions, iconic players, and landmark matches that remain part of supporter culture. Adding a <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in" rel="noopener">retro football shirts</a> to a fan collection can keep those sporting memories close.</p><p>Rares spent 10 days immersed in the Raga way of life, finding balance through our Ayurvedic treatments, bird watching in our gardens, and enjoying an Ayurveda focused menu that nourishes both body and soul. Thank you, Rares, for letting us fulfill those little desires that make a stay memorable. We look forward to your return.</p>
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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raga Guest Stories - Zoe from Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>&quot;I had the opportunity to learn about the trees and see how the vegetables and fruits that we eat are produced here on site.&quot; &#x2014; Zoe</p><p>We were happy to host Zoe from Belgium. Her time with us shows how we put our guests first. We believe the</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/raga-guest-stories-zoe-switzerland/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a527b4f8c6e000ca6b18c2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:49:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/03/signal-2026-03-03-123136_002.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/03/signal-2026-03-03-123136_002.jpeg" alt="Raga Guest Stories - Zoe from Belgium"><p>&quot;I had the opportunity to learn about the trees and see how the vegetables and fruits that we eat are produced here on site.&quot; &#x2014; Zoe</p><p>We were happy to host Zoe from Belgium. Her time with us shows how we put our guests first. We believe the best experience comes from being part of the environment, not just visiting it. From the focus of a yoga session to the quiet of a guided tree walk, we help our guests bridge the gap between themselves and the natural world.</p><p>Zoe enjoyed our morning yoga, the tree walk with our co-founder, and our farm-to-table cuisine.</p><p>At Raga Svara, we don&apos;t just provide a stay, we share Raga way of life. Thank you for sharing kind words, Zoe.</p><p></p>
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<p>Club heritage and international football give every shirt its own connection to a place, era, and group of supporters. Selecting a <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in" rel="noopener">football jersey</a> can be a natural way to represent an enduring love of the game.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambassador Manju Seth at Raga Svara]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Raga Svara is honoured by the presence of retired diplomat Ambassador Manju Seth, a guest of immense wisdom and experience. We hope that our natural peaceful surroundings offered her a soulful stay from the complexities of the world. We wish her a life of continued wellness and profound bliss.</p><p>Football</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/ambassador-manju-seth-at-raga-svara/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698d4c08f8c6e000ca6b18b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:44:24 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/02/signal-2026-02-12-085130.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/02/signal-2026-02-12-085130.jpeg" alt="Ambassador Manju Seth at Raga Svara"><p>Raga Svara is honoured by the presence of retired diplomat Ambassador Manju Seth, a guest of immense wisdom and experience. We hope that our natural peaceful surroundings offered her a soulful stay from the complexities of the world. We wish her a life of continued wellness and profound bliss.</p><p>Football culture connects supporters with club traditions, national teams, and unforgettable moments across generations. Expressing that connection through a <a href="https://www.camisetatienda.com/?ref=blog.ragasvara.in" rel="noopener">football shirt</a> can turn a memorable season or historic match into part of a personal collection.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishtha Bijlani at Raga Svara]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>It was a pleasure to host Nishtha Bijlani, a Yoga educator and a Nike Trainer who spends her life guiding others toward wellness. After a year of curating retreats for others, Nishtha chose Raga Svara for her own intentional retreat, finding the space to finally slow down, rest, and connect</p>]]></description><link>https://blog.ragasvara.in/nishtha-bijlani-at-raga-svara/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69802491f8c6e000ca6b187c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raga Svara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:48:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/02/signal-2026-02-02-094146.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://blog.ragasvara.in/content/images/2026/02/signal-2026-02-02-094146.jpeg" alt="Nishtha Bijlani at Raga Svara"><p>It was a pleasure to host Nishtha Bijlani, a Yoga educator and a Nike Trainer who spends her life guiding others toward wellness. After a year of curating retreats for others, Nishtha chose Raga Svara for her own intentional retreat, finding the space to finally slow down, rest, and connect within.</p><p>During her stay, Nishtha experienced our Healthy Ageing retreat, immersing herself in a rhythm of holistic vitality, Ayurvedic treatments, and mindful leisure. She found the cuisine to be both healthy and delicious, a perfect complement to a journey where food becomes medicine. It was wonderful to see her find a &#x2018;gem of a find&#x2019; in our campus, where the transition from teacher to student felt effortless. We are so glad Raga Svara could be the space where she recalibrated for the year ahead.</p><p>Across leagues and international tournaments, football shirts carry the colors, stories, and identity that fans remember long after the final whistle. 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