Yoga Vacation

Generally Yoga is related with mind and spirit where body and mind get benefits initially. Hence code of conducts, Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayams, Mudras etc and other physical processes create basis for higher psychological practices and provides integration in the psycho - physiological process as a first step towards attainment of samadhi.

These practices are intended to stabilise psychophysiological mechanism so that there is less and less tendency towards all imbalance in the face of external and internal stimuli.Yoga recognises close interrelationship between body and mind .

It creates balance between body systems and mind to provide better fitness at any age and condition also can be useful as curative therapy in common diseases and supportive therapy in all types of diseases in general and lifestyles disorders like diabetes,coronary heart diseases, hypertension, asthama ,arthritis etc. in particular. Rejuvenate yourself, the most effective way, just as our saints and Sadhus have been doing for centuries. India is known as the country where Yoga & Meditation are a way of life. India, though taking impressive strides towards urbanization and industrialization, still has locales where the concepts of Yoga & Meditation are an integral part of human life. We will take you to the vicinity of Rishikesh, where luxury is blended with natural beauty and everything is in tune with nature.

The Path of Yoga and Meditation
An ancient Indian science & culture, a gradual, systematic& scientific way to release tension in day to day life different methods to overcome stress and a perfect way to live.

Yoga in Rishikesh
Today we live in a very stressful world with all economic uncertainties, high pressured competitiveness and social complexities. All these factors affect our mind leading to emotional imbalance, confusion, depression and lack of proper sleep. We have high rates of suicide, mental illness and other such problems. These emotional misbalance are often caused by the over or under secretion of glands, which have tremendous effect on our body and mind.

Hath Yoga helps to improve intake of oxygen and capacity of lungs, release muscular tension, de-toxify the body and internal organs, stimulate glands - balancing the quantity of hormones in blood, Canalizes the emotions, revitalize the nervous system and calm the mind.

Performing breathing asana properly and systematically gives subtle pressure on various glands, restores the proper secretion of hormones and gives emotional balances, will power, confidence, peace of mind and good physical health. An international yoga week is being organized here every year by U.P. Tourism between 02nd and 07th February. A few of the ashrams in and around Rishikesh are.
» Muni Ki Reti Mahesh Yogi Ashram
» Parmarth Niketan Shankracharya nagar
» Swarg Ashram Parmarth Niketan
» Ved Niketan Yoga Study Center
» Shanti Kunj Maa Anand Mai ashram

Yoga in Kerala
When it comes to Yoga, the best place one could think of is Kerala .No better place to rejuvenate your soul , mind and body then God's own country. Thousands of health resorts catering to your specific needs.

The serene, fresh environment , lush greens and blue water- in other words heavens paradise -where you can bring about a change in yourself by doing simple yoga techniques under guided instruction.

Cruises on cool green backwaters, days of lazing on golden beaches and swimming in crystal-clear seas, coupled with the promise of a hefty dose of a stunningly colourful cultural heritage, draw an increasingly large number of visitors to Kerala every year. And the latest attractions to the list are the yoga centers springing up across Kerala. Although Kerala has traditionally been more famous as a destination for those looking for ayurvedic cures, many of the ayurvedic centers in Kerala have now started offering yogic treatment and short-term courses in yoga as well. Kerala's yoga centers are scattered across the state, most of them being in and around the state's large cities, including Thrissur, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.

Some of the main centers include:

Thiruvananthapuram
» Institute of Yoga Culture
» The Sivananda Yoga Center

Kollam
» The Yoga Kendra

Ernakulam
» The Kardinal Padiyara Nature Cure and Yoga Ashram
» The Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Resort

Palakkad
» The Raja Healthy Acres and Health Farms Resorts

Thrissur
» The Vaidya Ratnam Oushadhasala

Many of these centers offer special short-term courses for people who are interested in learning the basics of yoga. Besides these, there are other centers too, many of them also offering a range of traditional health treatments, mostly related to ayurveda and its many forms.

Yoga in Goa
One of India's hottest tourist destinations, Goa has been, for a long time now, virtually synonymous with palm-fringed beaches and blue seas; with loads of delectable seafood, gallons of heady feni, a colourful carnival and a sense of joie de vivre which pervades the atmosphere like nothing else. Goa's popularity, especially with foreign tourists, has moulded its image to a great extent- and in recent years, that image has expanded to include the more spiritual side of life. For those overseas travellers who come to Goa for its beaches and its fun but don't want to miss out on yoga and ayurveda, there are now yoga centers where it's possible to learn the basics of yoga. Some offer facilities for accommodation on the premises, while others just offer daily classes for participants who stay elsewhere. Some of the main yoga centers in Goa are:

» Rama Yoga and Meditation Centre
» Purple Valley Yoga Resort
» Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre