Rishikesh, is one of the popular destinations in India. There are numerous styles and ashrams that are spiritual retreats. They are suitable for meditation and yoga and thus it is important to meet your needs by investigating. Rishikesh is the Gateway to self discovery and here are a few spiritual retreats.
Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan, are on the holy Ganges river banks in Rishikesh. It is the top yoga centers and the biggest ashram. There are 1,000 rooms on the eight acre sprawling campus, with various rates based on the accommodations standard and view. The initial stays are permitted up to 15 days are. In this price, two yoga classes and daily three meals are inclusive in this price. The ashram runs an extensive yoga program, spirituality and Vedic heritage, and teacher training courses. In fact, even outsiders are welcome on giving a donation to attend daily classes. The Ganga aarti ashram’s evening is popular.
Sivananda Ashram
Sivananda Ashram is one of the top yoga centers. It is established by Swami Sivananda and is operated by the Divine Life Society. The five yoga point’s teachings are based on breathing, postures, meditation, relaxation, and diet. Meditationand free yoga classes are taught daily. Nevertheless, the accommodations are available to spiritual serious seekers and they have to apply in advance. It is provided with food as free of charge. The ashram is near Ram Jhula and it is close to the main road.
Omkarananda Ganga Sadan
This is the guesthouse of the Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas. It houses the Patanjala Yoga Kendra yoga center. The specialty is the Iyengar yoga classes. The center is at the Muni-ki-Reti Rishikesh area, on the Ganges river banks. There is own ghat, and a daily aarti performance. Yoga classes are open to everyone on all the days, but reservations must be made in advance for the yoga intensive courses. Bhagavad Gita lectures are also offered, while the accommodations are priced reasonable and clean, while many rooms feature river views.
Yoga Niketan
Yoga Niketan was established by Swami Yogeshwaranand Paramahansa in 1964, a renowned master of Raja Yoga who spent in Himalayas his life. The traditional ashram teaching is located in the Rishikesh Muni-Ki-Retiarea that is solely based as per the Patanjali Yoga Shastra, on the Eight Fold Path. Students follow strict yoga as daily schedule, meditation, and lectures. The ashram has 100 comfortable rooms for students, featuring private bathrooms and hot water.
Sadhana Mandir
Sadhana Mandir was established in 1966 by Swami Rama, and many other prominent spiritual books. The Himalayan Tradition is the focus at this ashram. It has a setting of the garden on the Ganges River banks, but this is away from the Rishikesh hustle and bustle. Various retreats are offered, this includes weekend retreats and they conduct longer 10-day retreats.
Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama was founded by a Swami Rama disciple, Swami Veda Bharati. This is in the Himalayan Tradition meditation instruction, and is a highly regarded center into yogic meditation for scientific research. Accommodationsare provided as self-contained cottages. There is daily schedule of activities including breathing, meditation, and Hatha yoga.
If you inclined towards self-discovery, Rishikesh has a lot to offer you.
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