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The
sage Patanjali propounded
Yoga in India in
the 4th century
BC as a 'System
of Philosophy'.
The word yoga means
"union."
Yoga is a discipline
involving breathing
techniques and postures
called asanas (A-san-as),
a Sanskrit word
that literally means,
"to be in a
particular position."Asanas
are the various
positions that make
up the practice
of yoga.
Yoga
is radically different
from more conventional
exercises, such
as aerobics and
weight training,
in that the goal
is not to develop
muscular strength
or cardiovascular
fitness (although
those are common
reasons people practice
today) but to bring
the mind and body
into a mutual state
of well being, balance,
ease and vibrant
alertness. The word
yoga means "union."
One who follows
the path of yoga
is called a yogi
or yogin. The true
practice of yoga
becomes a lifestyle.
More than an exercise
program, the yogi
seeks to create
balance in life
through the asanas,
proper diet and
rest, meditation,
and in cultivation
of correct thought
and action. The
result of this discipline
is optimum health
and well being,
which encompasses
things such as wisdom,
creativity and peace
with the self and
the world.
People
from all over the
world visit India
for guidance towards
a more spiritually
satisfying way of
life. We arrange
Yoga Travel in India,
take a yoga tour
to create harmony
of the body with
the mind and soul
and enhances self-confidence
and memory retention
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Yoga
Ashrams in India
The
famous Yoga Ashrams
in India are:
Gurudev
Siddhapeeth
located at Ganeshpuri
in thane district
of Maharashtra.
Purple
Valley Yoga Centre
in North Goa, on
the Western coast
of India. It has
two institutes,
namely, Purple
Valley Drop-in Center
and Purple
Valley Retreat.
At Purple Valley
Drop-in Center,
you can attend Yoga
classes taught by
professional Yoga
teachers seven days
a week without prior
booking. You can
attend the specialized
Ashtanga Yoga classes
or the general Hatha
Yoga classes. Purple
Valley Retreat is
located in Assagao
2 km from Mapusa
amidst the lush
vegetation of teak,
palm and banana
trees. There is
provision for accommodation
of 30 students at
a time who are taught
the Yogic teachings
of Shri T. Krishnamacharya.
The
Yoga Ashrams
of the Sivananda
Yoga Organization
are spread all around
the world. Sivananda
Yoga Vedanta Center
is a nonprofit organization
founded by Swami
Vishnu-Devananda
to spread the teachings
of Vedanta worldwide.
These Ashrams are
open all year round
and are equipped
with all the contemporary
facilities so that
one can stay there
comfortably till
their heart desires.
All the ashram follows
the similar schedule
of 2 daily Yoga
classes, 2 daily
meditations / satsangs
and 2 vegetarian
meals daily.
Yoga
Niketan Ashram
located in Rishikesh,
Uttranachal.
Yoga classes are
taught in a traditional
Indian teaching
style. You need
to stay for a minimum
period of 15 days
and attendance at
the morning and
evening yoga and
meditation classes
is compulsory. Those
not staying on the
ashram can also
attend the classes.
Yoga Study
Centre located
in Rishikesh,
Uttranachal.
Bramacharya Rudra
Dev, a senior Iyengar
teacher, conducts
daily classes at
the centre. Twenty-day
intensive classes
are held three times
a year during February,
April and September.
The centre is closed
from mid-December
to mid-January and
in the months of
March, May and June.
