Yoga capital of india

Rishikesh, the sanskrit name means ‘lord of senses’. The Indian holy city resting besides divine Ganges holds the title of birthplace of yoga. Every year, millions of devotees visit its ghats for a cleansing dip and thousands of overseas yoga enthusiasts visit the yoga capital of the world to learn traditional yoga and become certified yoga teachers. While Rishikesh has religious significance and hence the rush of tourists is justified, very few know why it attracts tens of thousands of yogis and yoga enthusiasts every year. What it has to offer that other places don’t? In this blog, Ekattva Yogshala will answer these questions and share why Rishikesh is different and better from the other similar yoga destinations in India and also abroad. Let’s begin with a brief introduction to the world’s yoga capital, Rishikesh. Rishikesh, India – A Global Yoga Capital Rishikesh (also known as Hrishikesh) is a town in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun District of India. The yoga capital of India has mythological associations with Lord Rama and Laxmana from the epic Ramayana. Rishikesh is known as the yoga capital of the world because it is the birthplace of traditional yoga and has literally hundreds of yoga training institutes and ashramas all across. Rishikesh is quite famous for yoga teacher training schools and every month thousands of international yoga enthusiasts come here to brush up their yoga skills and become trained yoga teachers. Why Rishikesh for yoga – Quick answer • Rishikesh is ...

• • • • • • • • • For travelers who enjoy yoga and want to better understand this ancient practice, there is no better place to go than India. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about doing yoga in India from the differences between western and Indian yoga to where to go, the best retreats, and what to expect from an ashram experience. But, no matter how you choose to practice yoga in India, one thing is for sure: your experience here will change you for the better and help you reach new heights within your practice. Why You Should Experience Yoga in India Over the last 20 years, yoga has spread from South Asia to the rest of the world and has become a popular way to exercise in almost every country. So, if every country does yoga, why should you go to India to experience it? The answer is that yoga is simply different in India. It is hard to describe how, but we would say that the way people practice and teach yoga is more pure, organic, and spiritual in the country in which it was created. If you need more convincing, here are 3 reasons why you should experience yoga in India. 1. Indian yoga and western yoga are not the same In the west, there is a disconnect between practicing yoga and its true purpose and meaning. This is because when yoga was introduced to the west it was changed in order to better appeal to western culture which yearned for an exercise method that gave quick results and had a specific end goal. Today, for many people in the ...

The holy places in India demonstrate India’s unity in diversity, whether it’s a holy song at a temple, a mosque’s ‘azaan,’ or church hymns. In fact, sacred sites can be found in every state of India, providing visitors with an incredible spiritual cleanse. The air around holy sites is charged with divine power and positive feelings. As a result of all of this, religious tourism has grown in India over time. We’ve all heard about the holy places in India, where people go to pray and make offerings to the Lord. It’s incredible to see how strong their faith is as they climb mountains and navigate difficult terrains just to get a glimpse and pray for the well-being of others. Top 8 Holy Places in India – 1. Rishikesh The Yoga Capital – Rishikesh |# 1 Top 8 Holy Places in India The emerald Ganga, numerous Hindu temples, and dense concentration of yoga centers have reshaped Rishikesh’s spirituality. Rishikesh, by preserving the traditional Hindu practice of Yoga, provides a gateway to a deeper level of spirituality in India. Rishikesh allows you to praise nature in its purest form and lose yourself in it. As a result, this remarkable city is one of the most beautiful holy places in India. Are you all set to visit the Yoga Capital of India? If yes, then please check out Where to stay– In Rishikesh, you will get multiple stay options but we have listed down the best ones for you. Please check Treebo Trend Hotel NV and Treebo Trend Hidden Delight. Book a safe stay in any Treebo 2. ...

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Table of Contents • • • • • Guide to Rishikesh, India: Yoga, adventure, white water rafting, and digital nomad capital RISHIKESH WAS ALWAYS one of my favourite places in India before I moved there in 2018. It’s a small town in north India, scenically located at the spot where the Ganga (Ganges) River spills out of the foothills of the Himalayas and begins her long journey across the plains of India to the Bay of Bengal. Rishikesh reminds me a bit of Banff in Canada. But with holy cows, ashrams, and orange-robed sadhus. I love the combination of robust, pristine nature — fresh mountain air, sunrise over the peaks, a torrential river — and the signs and symbols of a sacred India town. Temple bells ring incessantly, incense wafts on the breeze, and Yogis are everywhere to be seen. There is a feeling in Rishikesh unlike anywhere else. The vibe is both relaxed and reverent — and consequently attracts genuine Hindu devotees as well as foreign Yoga students, digital nomads, and adventure travellers. More recently, Rishikesh has also emerged as an adventure capital that attracts young Indian travellers who enjoy water water rafting, nearby trekking, staying in hostels, and hanging out in river front cafes. There is a growing digital nomad scene in Rishikesh too, as the internet improves and more long-stay accommodation opens up with hostels, hotels, resorts, and guest houses popping up like mushrooms. Shiva statue on the Ganga (Ganges) in Rishikesh, India Favourite places in Rishi...

Located on the banks of the sacred River Ganges, Rishikesh is known as the yoga capital of the world. Indeed, there is even a train named the Yoga Express which chugs its way from Delhi to neighbouring Haridwar. For thousands of years, holy men and yogis have been making pilgrimages to Rishikesh. Surrounded by the forested mountains of the Himalayas, the city is one of the most revered cities in India for Hindus. Nandi In the sixties, Rishikesh gained attention when the Beatles visited as guests of Yogi Maharishi Mahesh. While staying at his ashram, they learnt transcendental meditation and also found time to write and record The White Album. These days, it's possible to visit the rundown ashram, where the walls have been covered with Beatles-related graffiti. Contents • • • • • • • • • Trekking, Rafting and Mountain Biking Indeed, there's more to Rishikesh than spirituality. Adventurous travellers will appreciate the chance to partake in trekking and white-water river rafting together with mountain biking. Furthermore, the beautiful natural setting is a great place to connect with the great outdoors . Rishikesh is, as a matter of fact, a perfect escape from the plains at the hottest times of the year. The best seasons to visit are March/April and September/October. At these times, the fresh mountain air provides a relief from the oppressive heat present elsewhere in the country. Streets of Rishikesh The Spiritual Core of Rishikesh The main areas of Rishikesh are Ram Jhula...