Life today is filled with the perennial pandemonium of a concrete jungle combined with mundane struggles. All this leads to stress and anxiety that permeates deep within us. Each year, hordes of people travel in search of inner peace to the land that is considered as the birth place of spiritual awakening – India. The Upanishads and the Vedas have been propagating Yoga as the answer to stress since 3000 BC Today, the world beholds the rise of Yoga holidays in India.Ancient yet modern – even after years of birth, Yoga in India continues to proliferate, with its teachings traversing the borders of religion, language and culture. So vast is its influence that, today, this practice has turned into Yoga tourism, which is thriving tourism opportunities in India. Thousands of people today, from all over the world, flock to India to learn Yoga and find their inner calling while doing so. Two very famous places where Yoga tourism has flourished greatly are Rishikesh and the bounty of Kerala, better known as God’s own country. Rishikesh is also called as the “Yoga capital of world”. Many ashrams are set at this sacred place located at the foot of Himalayas along the floating Ganga. The holy spirit of the Ganges and the picturesque beauty makes Rishikesh the right choice for the ultimate spiritual retreat. This very reason has drawn hordes of tourists from across the world to the small city of Rishikesh.
Rishikesh Yoga Peeth (Photo: Erin Jarrett Sparks)
Tattva Yoga Shala (Photo: Hatena)
Ved Nikethan Ashram (Photo: Bill)
Some of the popular Yoga centers promoting Yoga in Rishikesh are Himalayan Yoga Gurukul, Rishikesh Yoga Peeth, Tattva Yoga Shala, Ved Nikethan Ashram, Institute for Higher Meditative Consciousness, Braham Yoga Rishikesh and many other ashrams that have emerged with an aim of offering qualityspiritual retreats while propagating the ancient yogic practice. Ashrams in Rishikesh are equipped with basic as well as luxury amenities which can leave any traveler with a peaceful and comfortable staying experience ornate with the simplicity of ashram living. The rich heritage, picturesque value and economic living has made Rishikesh one of the favorite Yoga destinations among local and international tourists alike. Most Yoga ashrams here conduct Yoga courses along with organizing other activities like lectures by prominent Gurus from all over India and providing comprehensive exposure to tourists on the importance if Ayurvedic medication in life.
Yoga in Kerala (Photo: Ambria)
Another spiritual retreat for Yoga is Kerala in India. Set along the serene waters of the Arabian Sea, Kerala is the perfect spot for peace of mind and complete relaxation. The best way to spend a Yoga holiday in Kerala is to book a package especially meant for those aspiring to experience Yoga in Kerala.
Ayurved Yoga villa in Karakula
Shivananada Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantri
Kerala has a number of spiritual retreats and ashrams perched along its beautiful beaches of Arabian Sea, serving as exotic locations at the foot of beautiful Western Ghat hills of Kerala for a pleasurable stay and a life time experience. Each year, thousands of people from around the world take home the experience of indulging in Yoga in Kerala. Yoga retreats like Ayurved Yoga villa in Karakula, Sanathan Yoga in Cochin, Yoga shala in Kovalam, Shivananada Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantri, and other Yoga and ayurvedic resorts greet tourist seeking Yoga in Kerala with the best of hospitality and service.
Ayurveda in India
Ayurvedam treatments
Yoga in Himalayan (Photo: Quench Connections)
Other than Yoga retreats, the Ayurvedam treatments and spas offered here are famous for curing many untreatable diseases and for complete refinement of body and soul. Besides being a Yoga holiday spot, there is lot to discover in Kerala. The geographic beauty, the backwaters, boat races and the sand strewn beaches are other things that a tourist can indulge in whilst in Kerala. Many Yoga ashrams also offer Yoga courses for the elderly and organize special yoga camps for the kids. So come home to India – and experience one of the ancient sciences attributing to physical and mental healing like no other!
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