Rishikesh- T he Mecca for peace Seekers thorough Yoga & Meditation.
At the foothills of the Himalayas along the banks of the sacred river Ganges , lies the town of Rishikesh . The first town this holy river reaches on its decent from the mountains, Rishikesh is home to many ashrams , and most major Indian ashram, including Vivekenanda, Sivananda, Osho, Bihar school of yoga , have an office there. It is a good place to experience classical Indian yoga. Class instruction may leave a few gaps for students used to the precision of western classes, but with its slow and spiritual atmosphere, it's an enjoyable place to begin discovering what India has to offer. |
Rishikesh is less intense than other parts of India , probably because people have religion on their minds. Most people are very friendly and quick to say hello or nam a ste.
As a pilgrimage point, Rishikesh greets many devout Hindus and wandering sadhus (holy men). Many come to bathe in the sanctified waters of the Ganges , as Hindus believe this can remove layers of karma. This peaceful ashram centre is certainly one of the more atmospheric places in India.As the sun rises from behind the mountains, and cuts through the fog, locals wash in the river. Live temple chanting sets the tone. Beginning around 4 am , the chants float across the water until well after dark. During night time pujas (ceremonies), offerings of hundreds of camphor flame leaf boats float picturesquely on the river.
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The commercial centre is more typical of India . But there is little need to visit it as the ashram centre, located on either side of a footbridge over the river, has great bookshops, good restaurants and email places. As a holy city, Rishikesh is fully vegetarian, so you won't even find an egg there. Rishikesh hosts an International Yoga Festival, which is held every year in the first week of February.
YOGA
The Path of Yoga and Meditation - an ancient Indian science & culture, a gradual, systematic& scientific way to release tension in day to day life different methods to overcome stress and a perfect way to live.
Today we live in a very stressful world with all economic uncertainties, high pressured competitiveness and social complexities. All these factors affect our mind leading to emotional imbalance, confusion, depression and lack of proper sleep. We have high rates of suicide, mental illness and other such problems. These emotional misbalance are often caused by the over or under secretion of glands, which have tremendous effect on our body and mind.
HATH YOGA helps to improve intake of oxygen and capacity of lungs, release muscular tension, de-toxify the body and internal organs, stimulate glands - balancing the quantity of hormones in blood, Canalizes the emotions, revitalize the nervous system and calm the mind.
Performing breathing asana properly and systematically gives subtle pressure on various glands, restores the proper secretion of hormones and gives emotional balances, will power, confidence, peace of mind and good physical health.
Yoga can help you
Healing by yoga is subtle as well as gross. Those suffering from physical ailment like Asthma, Arthiritis etc can gain tremendously from the practice of Yoga. There is no ailment (except AIDS, Cancer) which cannot be cured by Yoga. Asanas like sirsasana, sarvangasana and halasana can bring confidence and heal depression and psychosis.
Yoga tours made easy
We organise Yoga Tours for our clients. Yoga classes (guest, periodic, regular) can be organised for you. These classes can be arranged for a group or even individuals. Classes will be conducted by competent tutors. |