Are you due to take your annual leaves? Every year, you plan for some touristy place for the solace of your eyes & soul. What about traveling to those places that heal you mentally & physically?
Due to the dense forests, mountains & rivers in Rishikesh, many sages & yogis practiced & have been practicing yoga & meditation for ages. That's why you can find a wide range of yoga & meditation centers are there in Rishikesh. It is the best place for taking your work breaks. So, pack your bags and schedule an hourly hotel in Rishikesh or an hourly hotel in Haridwar. In the meantime, I present the seven best yoga & meditation centers.
I. Rishikesh Yoga Peeth
Rishikesh Yoga Peeth plunges you into the yogic lifestyle. This makes you understand how to eat, what to eat & what to avoid with scientific practices. You can enjoy relaxing massages here to loosen up your worked muscles. Two-day yoga retreat plans in this yoga peeth will push your inner self to be calmer. So, if you want something different, why not book a hotel for a few hours in Rishikesh & travel to this spiritual place?
II. Sivananda Ashram
Sivananda Ashram is one of the most famous yoga & meditation centers in Rishikesh. Founded by Swami Sivananda, the ashram provides free yoga & meditation classes. You can attend 2-month yoga courses that happen thrice a year. As the ashram is near the Ram Jhula, you can visit it easily. So, if you want a peaceful break, visit the Sivananda Ashram for spiritual practices & book hourly hotels in Rishikesh or hourly hotels in Haridwar for your stay.
III. Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram & Retreat
Founded by Yoga Guru Vishveketu & his wife Chetana Panwar in 2007, Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram & Retreat is one of the best yoga centers in Rishikesh. You can join yoga classes, learn ayurveda, and get 200 hours & 500 hours of yoga teacher training. Following the Akhand outlook, the ashram believes in providing a complete holistic learning kit for yoga learners. Still, thinking? Plan a trip, schedule a hotel for a few hours in Rishikesh from MiStay & pay for the time you stay.
IV. Arogya Yoga School
Surrounded by the photographic views of nature, Arogya Yoga School focuses on the traditional & ancient values of yoga. The school's seven days yoga retreat is one of the best programs where they teach you yoga asanas & breathing techniques to keep stress away. Here, you can get yoga training for teaching purposes. You can also learn about the teachings of the Vedas & the Upanishads. Overall learning experience amidst a serene atmosphere will relax you. So, plan fast & save your bucks by booking a hotel for a few hours in Rishikesh or an hourly hotel in Haridwar.
V. Shree Mahesh Heritage Meditation School
Founded by Ram Gupta who has 20-year work experience in nature cure science, meditation & yoga, this school focus more on meditation. There are various kinds of classes & courses you can find here in this school.
· Meditation Teacher Training
· Meditation Retreats
· Meditation Classes for Beginners
· Teaching Ayurveda & Life Healing
· Teaching Yogic texts & Spiritual Practices
The school also supports a unique health-supportive lifestyle program, especially for students to guide them about proper diet, exercise & other healthy habits. Want to improve your life mentally & physically? This can be your chance! Book day-use hotel in Rishikesh & attend the classes at Shree Mahesh Heritage Meditation School.
VI. Parmarth Niketan
Located on the banks of the River Ganga, Parmarth Niketan is one of the oldest yoga centers in Rishikesh. You can enroll in a variety of yoga courses running in this center. The teachers are yoga experts, not only from India but also from outside India. Apart from yoga classes, you can attend spiritual practices classes that help you achieve peace, health & harmony in your life and relationships. Parmarth Niketan also provides free academic & moral education to around 200 underprivileged students. You can also contribute by volunteering in their ongoing social work projects. Up for some humanitarian work? Visit this ashram & make sure to book an hourly hotel in Rishikesh for your cost-effective stay.
VII. Swami Dayanand Ashram
Founded by the great Swami Dayanand in 1960, Swami Dayanand Ashram is one of the internationally recognized spiritual retreat centers. A unique aspect of the ashram is its library which holds more than 4000 books on Vedas, Yoga, Indian and Western philosophies, etc. This huge 150-room ashram conducts regular residential courses primarily focused on the holy book Bhagwat Gita. Sounds so serene, naa? Visit the Swami Dayanand Ashram in Rishikesh & feel the bliss of peace & serenity. Don't forget to schedule your hotel for a few hours in Rishikesh or an hourly hotel in Haridwar.
VIII. Phool Chatti Ashram
Founded by Devi Dayal Maharaj in the late 18th century, Phool Chatti Ashram is known for its seven-day- meditation & yoga workshops. The main focus of the Ashram teachings is following the yogic practices & spiritual beliefs. You can learn breathing techniques, spiritual chanting, and silence (Mauna) practices. Listen to the soulful pooja(deity worship) and kirtan (sacred songs for the Gods) while traveling on the ashram premises. Are you feeling spiritual already? So, do visit this ancient & traditional ashram & gear up for a spiritual encounter. Make sure to book hourly hotels in Rishikesh for your hassle-free stay.
Final Words
Now, you know these famous yoga & meditation retreat centers for your work break. These centers are apt for your spiritual calling and make you feel peaceful & powerful. Return to the office refreshed this time, mentally, physically & emotionally?