In
India, Yoga tourism has set latest standards for tourism. Rishikesh is the ‘Capital
of Yoga world’ and there are various ashrams and
many styles of yoga and meditation, to select from. These ashrams and Yoga
Centers add in making Rishikesh a renowned setting for the people who are
seeking fitness as well as peace of mind amidst inspiring nature. Hence, here
we are giving you a list of 7 places for Yoga in Rishikesh.
1.
Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth
Niketan is located on the banks of Ganges River and is reckoned to be the one
of the top yoga centers in
India. This is an ideal destination for those who are seeking enhancement
of soul and body. Parmarth Niketan attracts the huge number of pilgrims world
wide. And ashrams evening Ganga
aarti is also very popular
among the visitors. Moreover, here you can choose from diverse yoga courses and
can also attend the International
Yoga Festival that takes
place each year in March.
2.
Omkarananda Ganga Sadan
Omkarananda
Ganga Sadan, is set up near the Shivnanda Arch and is home to the Patanjala
Yoga Kendra yoga center. A daily Ganga aarti is performed here in its own ghat
and lectures are given on the Bhagavad Gita. For Yoga training the reservations
require to be made months in advance and are open to everyone. Here you will
accommodations at reasonable price and can attend satsang also which is held
for keeping the atmosphere holy and comforting.
3.
Sivananda Ashram
Sivananda
Ashram is another famous Yoga centers which is run by the Divine Life Society
and was founded by the Swami Vivekanad. Here the teaching of Yoga is mainly
based on the 5 points of yoga. These 5 points are mediation, breathing,
postures, diet and relaxation. Here, at fee of cost the meditation and yoga
classes are provided and cleanse away the vicious side of the human nature.
Furthermore, this ashram is situated about 3 kilometers from the Rishikesh on
the Badrinath highway.
4.
Swami Dayananda Ashram
This
ashram is a best centre for learning yoga and Sanskrit. It was founded in the
1960s by Swami Dayananda Saraswati who was a scholar of Sanskrit and Vedanta,
internationally. Here, the yoga
classes are conducted in
English language that’s why it attracts foreign aspirants. It is located just
about 10 minutes from the Ram
Jhula, Rishikesh. In addition to this, there is a library which has over
5000 literature prices on subjects such as western philosophy, Sanskrit
grammer, Indian philosophy and others.
5. Phoolchatti
Phool
Chatti means ‘Land of Flowers’ and is one of the most popular Yoga center in
Rishikesh. It was founded in the late 1800s and is situated on the 5 kilometers
upriver from the well known Laxman Jhula. The reasons behind its popularity are
its serene and scenic surroundings, meditation program and frequent seven day yoga course. Hence, here you
can experience the mauna (silence), breathing (pranayama), meditation, worship
and many other aspects of the Yogic Path.
6. Yoga
Niketen
Yoga
Niketan is a further distinctive yoga
training centre in Rishikesh and
was founded by Swami Yogeshwaranand Paramahans, who was a famous master of Raj
Yoga. This is located in the Muni ki Reti area of Rishikesh and is surrounded
by the picturesque landscape and lush greenery. There you will find various
international visitors who eager to learn Yoga. Additionally, in ashram
you can attend daily classes which are based exclusively on eight fold path
according to the Patanjali yoga shastra
7. Osho
Ganga Dham Ashram
Osho
Ganga Dham Ashram is founded by the Osho and is located on the Ganges River at Brahampuri. This ashram attracts
the visitors who look for the silence as well as mental peace. Here, the
meditation camps are provided all through the year and the classes are mainly
based on the lessons of discourses of veteran Osho. Therefore, you can reach
there by a driving distance of 2 kilometers from the Laxman Jhula on the Badrinath Highway.
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