India's Best Destinations to Immerse in the Goodness of Yoga

With rushed lifestyles slowly engulfing everybody in the modern world today, there exists a dire need for one to relieve stress and meditate. A true healer in every respect, yoga has the power to rejuvenate your senses and give your body a new lease of life. The goodness of yoga has spread far and wide. Just about everyone wants to come to India and connect with their inner selves. Our country is also reciprocating this interest by hosting international yoga festivals in multiple cities. Here are India’s top five yoga retreats that will hopefully be a life-changing experience for you.

1. Pondicherry - Give Time a Break

Discover an amazing way to kick start your year by visiting this quaint town in Tamil Nadu. The International Yoga Festival which is celebrated every year from March 1^st – 7^th, attracts many yoga enthusiasts who come for rediscovering themselves and attaining tranquility and peace within. Discover methods of following yoga exercises correctly, diet-plans and breathing and relaxation techniques through different asanas. This is an amazing New Year gift from Pondicherry tourism that combines peace, love, light, strength and bliss. Come to discover a new YOU and start your year on a fantastic note by visiting Pondicherry. 

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2.  Rishikesh - Feel the Spirituality of the Ganges

An Uttarakhand tourism initiative organised jointly with Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, this annual Yoga Festival is famous for the different styles of yoga taught here including  Kundalini, Power Vinyasa, Iyengar and Kriya. Come and learn about the eight limbs of yoga from spiritual masters and revered saints from all over India!  This one-week festival celebrated in March is the best way to carry the purity and innocence of Ganges within you. While you’re here in Rishikesh, don’t miss out on the heartwarming aarti on the banks of the holy river. Embark on a journey of spiritual awakening by paying a visit to Rishikesh.

3. Goa - Rejuvenate in the Oasis of Peace

Scintillating blue waters, golden sands and the picture-perfect sunsets! Imagine practicing the asanas of yoga and meditative exercises in the picturesque backdrop of Goa. Housing several yoga retreat centers each equipped with state of art facilities, Goa attracts a huge number of Indian and foreign yoga enthusiasts. The Ashtanga tradition is the most widely taught and practiced form here. Attend some workshops, orientations and programs to help you cope with stress and modern day pressures.  Just  one more reason to visit Goa. Plan your trip now for a rejuvenating Goan experience!

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4.  Chennai - Soothe Your Senses

Home to some of the oldest yoga training institutions like Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, the metropolitan of Chennai doubles up as a spiritual center. Come here to discover the most amazing, unknown facts about yoga, its curious beginnings in India and how it has evolved over the centuries. Indulge in authentic yoga practice sessions and take up a course in naturopathy or the ancient practice of yoga. Visit Chennai and get charmed for life!

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5. Mysore - India’s New Yoga Capital

A city complete with stately palaces and temples, Mysore now attracts a huge gathering of people looking for yoga studies and yoga retreats. Famous for the Ashtanga tradition worldwide, Mysore offers a plethora of options for all yoga lovers who seek a perfect balance between learning and enjoyment. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this traditional city.