Top Yoga Destinations in India
Yoga is perhaps the world’s only physical, mental and spiritual practice of its kind. With its origins in ancient India, Yoga has today spread all over the world. Its various forms are practised by millions of followers on a daily basis.
The International Day of Yoga is observed every year on 21 June. Yoga is the only such practice in the world to have a special day of celebration recognised by the United Nations!
Being the place of its origin and home to the world’s largest population of Yoga followers, India has a number of Yoga centers and ashrams spread across its length and breadth. Based on information compiled from various websites and experts, we list down some of the top Yoga destinations in India for those who want nothing but the best when it comes to learning this practice.
Rishikesh
Nestled amidst the beautiful Himalayas and located on the banks of the Ganga, Rishikesh abounds in Yoga ashrams and learning centers. Some of the most popular ones are the Patanjali International Yoga Foundation, Anand Prakash Ashram, Parmarth Niketan and Sivananda Ashram.
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Pune
The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute founded by BKS Iyengar, an international acclaimed Yoga guru, is located in Pune. A special variation of HathaYoga, namely, Iyengar Yoga (with a special focus on postures) is taught here. The institute’s popularity can be judged from the fact that at times, there is a two-year-long waiting list to get admission here.
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Mysore
The Ashtanga Institute in Mysore is run by the family of the renowned guru Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois who had been teaching there since the 1930s. As the name suggests, this institute focusses on the art of Ashtanga Yoga.
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Chennai
Founded by T Krishnamacharya (who taught Yoga to both BKS Iyengar and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois mentioned above), the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai is another popular Yoga center which specialises in Viniyoga.
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Munger
The Bihar School of Yoga is unique in the sense that the focus is not just on the physical aspects of Yoga but also service and meditation. Munger itself might be a city not heard of by many, but it is in fact, the fifth largest city in Bihar, and just 180 km away from the capital city of Patna.
In case you have more time with you, check out places to visit in Patna
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Trivandrum
Kerala is among the most popular destinations for Yoga and Ayurveda in the world, popular among celebrities and the general public alike. The Sivananda Vedanta Center is among the most popular training centers here. The training focusses on postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet.
(Book OYO in Trivandrum here)
Mumbai
Probably the least known among all the centers mentioned in our list, The Yoga Institute, founded in 1918, is the oldest organized center of yoga in the world!
(Book OYO in Mumbai here)
So, what are you waiting for? If holistic well-being is on your mind, pack your bags and travel to these Yoga destinations whenever you can.
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