Sometimes all we need is to get away from the daily routine of our fast-paced lives. To slow down and connect with our own selves. May we suggest Yoga for times like this. Yoga is more than burning calories and toning muscle. Rather it replenishes your mind, body and soul by helping you reconnect with your inner self! And with Yoga Day coming up on 21st June 2019, we dug up for the best of Yoga retreats in the country. While everyone knows about the Anandas and Vipassana Yoga retreats, our country is actually home to a bunch of other great yoga retreats as well. Check them out RN!
1. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala
The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram is named after Swami Sivananda. He was among the most prominent spiritual teachers of the 20th century. This Ashram is a not for profit organisation which was founded by one of Swami ji’s disciple.
Along with learning how Yoga helps maintain a healthy body here, you can also learn how the yogic philosophy, applied in your daily life, can help you keep a peaceful mind and spirit! They have a year-round Yoga vacation program. Under this program, you can immerse yourself fully in the yogic lifestyle and dive deep into the ancient teachings of India.
Check out their website for more details.
Contact: +919446089992
2. Isha Yoga Centre, Tamil Nadu
Located on 150 acres of plush land at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains, this place offers four major paths of Yoga – gnana (knowledge), karma (action), kriya (energy), and bhakti (devotion). Here you’ll find a meditation hall and program facility which hosts many residential programs. You can also check out the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple, a powerful and unique energy-form sitting under a pillarless 250,000-brick dome structure along with Theerthakund, a sacred underground water body.
You can head to this retreat with your entire family as they have The Vanaprastha accommodation on the premises. This accommodation is specially designed to accommodate families. There’s also a large residential facility for the international community of Brahmacharies, full-time volunteers, guests, and visitors. This place is a hub of activity and a great environment to pursue one’s growth!
Check out their website for more details.
Contact: +91 8300083111
3. Purple Valley Yoga Retreat, Goa
If you’re looking for a non-traditional yoga retreat, i.e., one where you have access to Wi-Fi and detox drinks, The Purple Valley Yoga Retreat is the place for you! This place encourages and welcomes beginners and is primarily for Ashtanga Yoga. They hold classes in the afternoon with self-practice in the morning. In the evenings you can attend kirtans, yogic living, pranayama and philosophical elements.
Spread over Portuguese houses, tropical forest, and beautifully landscaped gardens, this retreat will offer you a peaceful but alluring ambience. You can enjoy meals prepared by two international chefs along with one Ayurvedic chef. They also provide consultations with massage therapists and Ayurvedic doctors as well at any time, you need them!
Check out their website for more details.
Contact: +91 (0) 832 226 8363
4. Osho Meditation Resort, Pune
One of the best yoga retreats of India meant for unorthodox yogis, The Osho Meditation Resort is located in the heart of Pune, making it the perfect haven in the city. If you are looking for a great way to pause your life and attain a sense of peaceful tranquillity, then this place is meant for you.
Founded by the well known spiritual guru of the yesteryears, Osho Rajneesh, this lush contemporary 28-acre campus is a tropical oasis. The 21st-century architecture seamlessly blending with nature this place offers the perfect setting to take time out for yourself. What’s more, you can also take a dip in their Olympic sized pool post a sweaty and fulfilling yoga session.
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5. Shreyas Yoga Retreat, Bengaluru, Karnataka
A boutique resort and luxury ashram made into one! Along with being one of the finest Yoga retreats in India, The Shreyas Yoga Retreat is also the perfect vacation destination! Nestled about 30 minutes from Bangalore, this place offers Yoga, Ayurveda, and Spiritual Meditation Sessions. This 25-acre countryside retreat is a great place to learn traditional Ashtanga and hatha yoga.
All the sessions here are conducted either at the amphitheatre, indoor rooms or private meditation huts. You might also get the chance to attend a short session by one of the many international Yoga Gurus who frequent this place. Also, you can volunteer to farm in their organic agricultural garden, join their help cook with their chefs and then serve the food to village school children. This place will provide you with a great learning experience!
Check out their website for more details.
Contact: +91-99-1611-0434
6. Ayurveda Retreat, Coonoor
Along with Yoga, Ayurveda has also been practised in India since ages. At the Ayurveda Yoga Meditation Resort, you can surrender to the magical fingers of highly trained yoga therapists and see your stress levels going down. The qualified technicians and physicians at Ayurveda Yoga Meditation Resort focus on rejuvenating tired and stressed minds and body.
They also offer a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments. The Panchakarma Detoxification, women’s wellness, advanced therapies for chronic illnesses and much more. At this retreat, you can revel in both Ayurveda and Yoga amid the lush greenery and rejuvenate yourself!
Check out their website for more details.
Contact: +91 423-2233161,+91 423-2231912
7. SwaSwara Yoga Resort, Gokarna
A quick walk from the sandy shores of Om beach in Gokarna, this resort lies in the isolated countryside of India’s West coast. The resort combines holistic Yoga practices with luxury spa massages, making it one of the most ideal yoga resorts in the country! At this beautiful resort, you can take part in yoga practice, yoga workshops, a full day of yoga Kriyas and a day of Antar Mouna which is inner silence!
They offer healing holidays that connect the body, mind and soul through Ayurveda, Yoga, naturopathy, gourmet cuisine and body-mind techniques. Their central focus is not just to rejuvenate your mind and body but also to provide relaxation on a spiritual level.
Check out their website for more details.
Contact:+91 484 4261751
8. Omkarananda Patanjala Yoga Kendra
An official and fully equipped Iyenger Yoga Centre in Rishikesh, the Omkarananda Patanjala Yoga Kendra was established in 1993 with the blessings of Gurudev Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati. At this centre, you can learn asana, pranayama and the deeper philosophy of Yoga as explained in Sage Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita and the Vedic Upanishads in a modern and universal perspective.
Along with lectures on Upanishads and a course on the philosophy of Yoga, they also have 3 levels of yoga classes – beginners, general and intensive. They also have yoga classes for kids so don’t shy away from bringing your little ones along!
Check out their website for more details.
Contact: + 91 135 2430 763, + 91 135 2431 473
9. Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavala, Maharashtra
Where yoga tradition meets science, the Kaivalyadhama Ashram in Lonavala is virtually a university of Yoga with many limbs. The Ashram is the spiritual heart and focus of the institute where along with yogic facilities you can also take enjoy Ayurveda and naturopathy. At their beautiful tree shades campus, you can book yourself for a rejuvenating Panchakarma or Naturopathy package or a simple Relaxation Package with Yoga and a vegetarian organic diet.
Check out their website for more details.
Contact: +91 8551092986
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