The word “Yoga” is made from the Sanskrit word yuj, meaning the union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. A 5000 year old Indian knowledge, which has been healing souls since times immemorial, today this technique has reached throughout the world, and making a difference to a million lives every day.
As a place of its origin, India has played an indispensable role in introducing Yoga to the entire world. And, Yoga lovers from all over the world visit the Indian destination to some of the top Yoga destinations, some of which are mentioned below:
Rishikesh
Situated amidst the most surreal surroundings on the banks of River Ganga, Rishikesh is a popular Indian destination for Yoga. A great place to learn yoga at the best yoga ashrams & learning centers, Rishikesh is flocked with Yoga lovers from all over the world. Patanjali International Yoga Foundation, Parmarth Niketan, Anand Prakash Ashram, and Sivananda Ashram are some of the popular names in this category.
Trivandrum
Kerala, an illustrious Yoga & Ayurveda destination is highly visited by yoga lovers. The Sivananda Vedanta Center at Trivandrum is a famous center for Yoga learners who wish to impart knowledge about Yoga postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet.
Pune
The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute is a popular learning center famed for its HathaYoga, called Iyengar Yoga, named after the founder BKS Iyengar, an international Yoga guru. So, if you are up to learn a new Yoga technique, then you can pay a call to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute.
Mysore
The Ashtanga Institute of Yoga at Mysore teaches the art of Ashtanga Yoga. Owned and run by a family of the renowned guru Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois, the Ashtanga Institute mainly focuses on this modern style yoga comprising a yoga breathing and ancient yoga philosophy combined with modern style of gymnastic exercises and stretching.
Chennai
Chennai is another best destination, where you can learn Viniyoga, a type of yoga focusing on transmission of yoga teachings including asana, pranayama, bandha, sound, chanting, meditation, personal ritual and study of texts. The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram established by T Krishnamacharya is the best Viniyoga learning center in Chennai to visit with yoga and meditation tours in India.
Munger
The Bihar School of Yoga at Munger is a modern day Yoga school, founded in the year 1963 by Satyananda Saraswati. With an institution for Yoga studies, the Yoga school is a great place to learn yoga. Here you can learn approaches towards personal development, and yogic teachings combined with contemporary physical & mental health sciences.
Mumbai
You can also head on to Mumbai to learn Yoga at the world’s oldest center of yoga, The Yoga Institute at Santacruz established by Shri Yogendra ji in the year 1918. The institute offers a wide range of special regular classes, health camps, as well as wellness camps for every age group. With 98 years of legacy into Yoga, the Yoga Institute is one of the best places to learn some great Yoga asanas.With Yoga Tour Packages in India, you can have an ultimate holistic experience at the best yoga centers, which have been imparting knowledge about the most widely acclaimed holistic approach towards life. Book your escape now and discover life with a whole new approach.
