Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Yoga
You can practise yoga almost everywhere in India, from Goan beach resorts to mountain
retreats in the Himalaya. Note that some centres are only open to experienced practitioners
- seek recommendations from other travellers, and visit several to find one that suits your
needs and ability.
Some recommended centres are listed below.
Andaman Islands
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People Tree
(
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; Havelock Island) Offers yoga and meditation retreats in tropical surroundings
Goa
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Himalaya Yoga Valley
(
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;
Mandrem) A popular training school with an international focus.
Karnataka
Mysore was the birthplace of
ashtanga
yoga, popularised by K Pattabhi Jois in the 1940s,
and the city has numerous centres offering courses.
Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Varkala and Kochi (Cochin) are popular places for
yoga.
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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram
(
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; Trivandrum) Renowned for two-week (and longer)
hatha yoga courses.
Maharashtra
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Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital
(
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; Lonavla) Offers yogic healing - a combination of yoga and naturopathic
therapies.
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Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
(
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; Pune) Advanced Iyengar yoga courses (for experienced
practitioners only).
