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Yoga is an ancient art of holistic well being, which was originated during the times of the rishis and munis ( holy men of the past) in ancient India. Even though it is an ancient system, many people have lately become interested in learning this technique. Nowadays people have started opening yoga classes in countries like the UK, USA, etc. to teach western form of yoga to the people. But to learn ancient Indian yoga tourists have to come for yoga tours in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the holy city in India it is in this town that the art of yoga was developed; even today you will find people who regularly practice yoga to keep themselves fit.
Rishikesh is the first city that falls on the course of Ganga as it makes its way to the Bay of Bengal. Rishikesh is dotted with ashrams where you can mediate or practice yoga. Located at the foot hills of the Himalayas with the river Ganga flowing by Rishikesh is perfect place for learning yoga.
The best time for a yoga tours in Rishikesh is during the international yoga festival which celebrated in the month of February. During this festival prominent yoga practitioners visit Rishikesh to participate in the festival. The people who learn yoga at the ashrams at Rishikesh display their talents to the public through the festival. All the yoga practitioners look forward to participating in this festival.
Some of the famous yoga ashrams in Rishikesh are the yoga study centre, the yoga Niketan ashram and the Swami Dayananda ashram. Bramacharya Rudra dev a senior Iyengar teacher conducts yoga classes at the yoga study centre. Many foreign students visit this ashram as a part of their yoga tours in Rishikesh. He has made some adjustments so that every student coming for his ashram can follow his method. This ashram conducts classes for twenty days, three times in a year.
The yoga Niketan ashram is situated to the south of the Sivananda ashram. Here you can learn traditional Indian yoga. You can learn the classical postures with some variations and adjustments. This ashram is surrounded by greenery and thick forest cover. You can also see local monkeys loitering in the premises of the ashram. Tourists can have a soul rejuvenating experience by mediating at the quite classes held in the evening. You can make your yoga tours in Rishikesh peaceful by learning meditation at the yoga ashrams.
Sri Nanda practices regular Iyengar style yoga at the Dayananda ashram. He was a student of Shri B.K.S Iyengar and Shri Gitaji. If you accommodate in this ashram during your Yoga Tours in Rishikesh you will get an opportunity to explore the technical aspect of the asnas. All the courses at this ashram are residential and provide delicious but healthy food. Here you can engage in bhajans, meditations, chanting, and viewing the audio visual shows of the Iyengar classes. The people at the ashram take discussions on the yoga philosophy, music, etc.
The yoga tours in Rishikesh will help you in exploring your spiritual side. These tours will not only benefit your health during the tour but throughout your life. By coming to Rishikesh for a yoga tour you can relax your body and soul and have an experience of a lifetime.
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