Yoga Holiday in Rishikesh

Yoga Holiday in Rishikesh

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Do Yoga on the banks of Ganges, Water Rafting, spend evenings on the mind altering lamp ceremonies on the Ghats of Ganga. Walk the starry nights in the bazaar or meditate on the cool sand. Eat some local delicacies. Get some Ayurvedic Massages to get your tired body recharge and much more. Come and spend three days with us. The weekend could be customize to your taste and likes. Book to explore further.

Rishikesh has much to offer. Adventure sports, Spiritual journey, Serenity and calming space, River beaches, rejuvenating breeze, local colors, Hiking, Bunjee jumping to name few. A section of city which is by law fully vegetarian. This is for a reason Yoga capitol of the world. The famous scriptures of India, the famous Rishis, who have written many sacred scriptures all originate here or have a link from this soil. Ganga River for Indians is considered a sacred river, where many rituals and rites are performed for its sacred nature. Every hill, each cave and every Ghat has a story to tell. Myths are not made here but are lived here. Here in past Rishis who did there meditation to find the truth of human existence and being dwell here.

White water rafting is exhilarating and is of level 4 from the international standards. Part of the River is deep and partly shallow. Here white sand of the beaches are very inviting. Not to my amazement, the people across world flock here to get deeper in their yoga practice. yoga not only as asana practice but also to learn and practice the real meaning of Yoga and its eight steps, which not many know.

The temples all have an evening prayers and at sun set the valleys and ghats here resonate and echo with temple bells chiming and mantra chanting. The perfumed incenses flows and goes far with a cool breeze flowing and filling your breath with its fragrance. Once visited, people often stay back longer. There is that magic of Rishikesh.

Visit and find for your self and some drop in classes at Yoga Sadhna India Ashram would be a nice place to start.

Learn Yoga in Rishikesh

What City In India is The Best to Learn Yoga

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Then where should you be headed if you’re a novice or an intermediate yoga enthusiast who wants to learn more in a nice, peaceful environment? Rishikesh a town bustling with yoga and meditation on the banks of river Ganga in the foothills of Himalayas, may be your best bet! Nestling at the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, this place is simply divine literally and figuratively. Even though it is visited by thousands of tourists every year, parts of the township are completely secluded from all tourist activity. The beautiful, woody greens, fresh air wafting off the Ganges and lovely white-sand beaches – ah, one can almost feel the spiritual intensity of this place! If its serenity alone doesn’t win you over, a lot more adds to Rishikesh’s credentials as the Yoga Capitol of India.

Named after the brilliant lineage of rishis that made it their home, the history of Rishikesh is deeply intertwined with the evolution of yoga. And can you guess why the rishis chose to practice here? Because apparently, its location is astrally aligned with all stars , to promote peaceful meditation. So essentially speaking, when in this cozy little town, you’re already predisposed to feeling great! Logistically speaking too, Rishikesh makes for an ideal destination for yogic practice. The place is relatively inexpensive, which means you wouldn’t burn a hole in your pocketing trying to reconnect with your inner being.

Couples yoga

Off-beat Valentine’s Day Plan – Couple’s Yoga Class

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Valentine’s Day is the day we celebrate love. No matter how sceptical we might be about the sanctity of this day, and how “silly and annoying and commercialized” the whole affair (pun intended) is, a little bit of us wants to partake in it all.

You want to pamper and get pampered. You want to feel special. You want to do something different than “the usual”. So why not try this – Sign up with your partner for a couples’ yoga class! Before you start shaking your head in horror (“Of all the things I might want to do on 14th Feb…”), here are five reasons for this being a great idea – 

1. You wanted something “different”? You got it!
If you don’t want to do something typically romantic and cheesy on Valentine’s Day, a yoga class will be ideal. It allows you to keep up the nonchalant facade of not giving into the V-Day mania, while actually doing something special. Think about it – you will get to spend quality time with your partner but without making a production out of it. It will be a new experience too – joining the one you love in the quest for mental peace and physical fitness.

2. Could gifting be any healthier?!
Some people struggle to find the perfect gift for their special someone. One of your gifts could be a couples’ yoga session, which will bring you both closer to your inner selves and personal fitness goals. Instead of wasting time, energy and money on finding a gift that’s suitably grandiose, give your partner the gift of good health and happiness. If you feel that’s not enough, throw in some other goodies too. But with a yoga session, you’ll show your partner that you care for their wellbeing as well!

3. The couple that does yoga together, stays together. #relationshipgoals
Many yogic scholars maintain that partner yoga helps build bridges of silent communication between two individuals. This happens because in performing asanas together, you’re relying on each other for the very creation of poses. You’re trusting, assisting, supporting each other. This allows your differences to be set aside momentarily and for intimacy to grow. You’ll have to feel it to believe it – couples’ yoga can be therapeutic to a relationship. So explore your relationship further this Valentine’s Day.

4. Because tomorrow never comes.
A lot of us set fitness goals for ourselves but are never able to see them through. We get lazy and keep putting off that trip to the gym or that run in the park. So this year on 14th Feb, you could kickstart your fitness journey into action with a couples’ yoga session. It’ll be less taxing on your body than a first-day-gym session. Also, by involving your partner, you have someone to support and monitor your commitment. And this way, you can end the cycle of procrastination and finally work towards a healthier body and mind.

5. Yoga is stimulating in more ways than one. *hint hint*
Research has shown that alongside the many, many benefits of yoga, it can also help increase libido. Yoga stimulates the body, increases flexibility and balance, reduces stress levels and when performed with a partner, strengthens your bond; all this could really help one’s sex life. So, spice up your love life some more by doing some couples’ yoga on Valentine’s Day. And who knows? Maybe you’ll get addicted to the benefits and become a yogi for life!

Still not convinced? Just give it a shot and see for yourself; if nothing else, you’ll get a funny Valentine’s Day story out of it! www.yogasadhnaindia.com