Yoga In India: Travel Route for Yoga Lovers

Yoga Travel route became intrinsic in India for many centuries. In fact, many scriptures and books described the route for Yoga & the benefits of practicing Yoga. According to the ancient Hindu tradition, Yoga is not a physical exercise but a spiritual union with a supreme soul in the meditative process. 

You must know An Ideal Travel Route for Yoga lovers in India before starting your trip to India. However, In recent times the word yoga represents the Hatha yoga branch of yoga which teaches Asanas (physical exercises). Moreover, in this article, we will see here some of the prominent yoga routes in India.

Introduction of Yoga To West

The great philosopher and spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda introduced the great knowledge of Patanjali Yoga sutra to the Western world. Nevertheless, yoga is not just a poster based on physical exercise, stress relievers, and relaxing techniques. It is a process to understand human life and unite with god.

North India Yoga Route 

Delhi

The capital city of India welcomes yoga lovers with warm hands, also it is the starting point to all the yoga routes in the Northern region of India. In Delhi, there are many renowned spiritual yoga and meditation ashrams where you can learn different techniques in Yoga and meditation.

Indeed in your free time while learning yoga you can also visit popular sightseeing places like monuments and a few mandirs.

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Yoga Practice in the Himalayas
Yoga Practice in Rishikesh, Himalayas

Rishikesh

The yoga capital of India is renowned throughout the world. Yearly, thousands of tourists visit here to learn yoga and meditation. Rishikesh locates under the foothills of the Himalayas on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It gives Yoga lovers a divine and serene atmosphere.

Here one can find numerous ashrams that offer courses on yoga. Besides this, you can go for adventure activities during your free time here. Also, visit some divine Dhams and go trekking on the majestic Himalayan mountain trails.

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Yoga in Dharmshala- The home town of Dalai Lama
Yoga in Dharmshala- The hometown of Dalai Lama

Dharamshala

A picturesque and divine place famous for the Tibetan monastery. Located in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. Moreover, this is one among other places where you can get perfect training to become a yoga trainer, or even you can learn different yoga techniques.

Yoga lovers never miss a chance to learn yoga in such a peaceful and scenic place.

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Agra

This historic city is famous for being one of the seven wonders of the world Taj Mahal. For yoga lovers, there are numerous famous yoga centers located in Agra. It not only attracts tourists for its monument and Mughal architecture but also for Yoga learning.

Pushkar -An Ideal Destintion for Yoga in India
Pushkar -An Ideal Destination for Yoga in India

Pushkar

Pushkar in Rajasthan is one of the divine places in India. This place is famous for the Pushkar Lake which is surrounded by holy shrines. Whereas Pushkar meditation temple is one of the best meditation centers in India. Therefore, Yoga enthusiastic people should visit this place to know more about different meditation techniques.

Udaipur

This city is famous for its artificial lakes, hence it is also known as the city of Lakes. Udaipur offers many yoga retreat centers for yoga learners across the country. Besides these, there are many sightseeing places around Udaipur if you are a wildlife lover then visit the wildlife sanctuaries in close vicinity.

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South India Yoga Route

Mumbai

The financial capital of India, the city which never rests also provides yoga training for the yoga lover. One such center is the KaivalyaDham.

This place is not only famous for yoga and meditation training but also here offers Naturopathy and Ayurveda courses for interested people. Besides these, they are other yoga retreat centers to visit and sightseeing places along with beaches and other scenic places.

Hampi - the City of the Temples
Hampi – the City of the Temples

Hampi

A historic place that has strong connectivity with the great India Epic Ramayana. Doing yoga or learning yoga from such a holy place sure brings a big change in your spiritual life.

Hampi is said to be Kishkinda, a monkey kingdom in Ramayana where Lord Hanuman was born. Apart from this, there are historic sightseeing places. The ruins of the architectural marvel of the Great Kingdom Vijayanagaram were ruled by the Empire Sri Krishnadevaraya.

Mysore palace in Mysore
Mysore Palace in Mysore – A famous destination for Mysore-style Yoga

Mysore

A beautiful city in Karnataka is not only known for the Maharajas and palaces but also for a few holy shrines. There are many eco-friendly retreat centers and yoga ashramas in Mysore on the banks of the river Cauvery. One of the best places to learn yoga in South India.

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Trivandrum

God’s own country is well known for the Ayurveda and surreal atmosphere. Besides these, Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala offers ample opportunity for the yoga lover.

In fact, there are numerous yoga retreat centers and yoga ashramas that offer numerous courses. For all levels of people from beginners to advanced levels.

Adi Yogi Statue - Coimbatore
Adi Yogi Statue – Coimbatore famous for Yoga Ashrams Tamilnadu

Coimbatore

A beautiful city located in the western ghats of Tamil Nadu is well known for its natural beauty. In recent years this place gained a lot of popularity in the field of yoga after the construction of the Adi yogi ashrama which is an Isha yoga main center.

It is the best place for learning Isha yoga from the serene atmosphere amid the forest and mountains.

Coastal India Yoga Route

Goa

Moreover, Goa is not only famous for beaches, parties, and adventure activities but also for the Yoga ashrams and wellness centers. That gives a tranquil experience to the yoga learners on the sandy beaches facing the vast blue oceans. The good centers in Goa are some of the best Coastal yoga ashramas anyone can ask for.

Gokarna Beach
Gokarna Beach – Famous for Yoga Retreat

Gokarna

A spiritual town that in recent times gained popularity as the people from Goa descended down towards the South. It is one of the largest yoga centers in the coastal line.

Gokarna Yoga School is one of the best yoga learning centers. On the other hand, you can also visit some of the beaches here. Nonetheless, you also participate in adventure activities at the beach.

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Varkala

This is one of the famous coastal spiritual towns in Kerala. Famous for the beach resorts to relax during vacation and the Janardana Swami Temple.

Whereas this temple is 2000 years old Vaishnava temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Varkala has many Yoga retreat centers and a yoga school that offers a wide variety of yoga learning courses.

Certificate Ceremony in Varkala
Yoga Certificate Ceremony in Varkala

Conclusion

India is well known around the world for its inherited knowledge of Yoga and Meditation from the Great gurus from the past. Many people around the world visit India to learn divine knowledge and put that into practice. The above-mentioned are a few of the Yoga travel routes in India. I hope you enjoy your spiritual journey in India to the fullest.

 

 

 

 

 

Author

Namaste! I am Om. I am a licensed Tourist Guide ( Approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), I’m originally from Varanasi. Now, I am living in Rishikesh. I set up this blog to share my tips and experiences for traveling to inspire and help you to travel more. Hari Om

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