Yoga was originated in India over four thousand years ago. Since then it has been practiced as a tradition of Indian. In today’s world, yoga is very popular in almost every corners of the world. Therefore, yoga retreats in India are especially desirable because most of them conduct by authentic yoga instruction, different from the shallow teachings found elsewhere in the world. There are a number of yoga retreats centers in various parts of India. Followings are some of the most famous yoga retreats centers India.

Ashiyana

Ashiyana is a tropical yoga retreats center located on the unspoilt and beautiful Mandrem Beach in the northern region of Goa. This location offers a balance between the tranquility of a coconut palm grove, bordered by Mandrem River, and a beautiful lonely beach with the invigorating sound of the waves crushing the shore. The accommodation at Ashiyana is very fascinating; most of them is in a palm grove in front of Mandrem River and faces toward the sea, which can be viewed from the balconies of all cabins.

Yoga retreats at Ashiyana allow you to be totally flexible with your schedule. Yoga teachers are invited to teach on the basis of their teaching method and their openness rather than their specific yoga style. Thus, there is various style of yoga practice at Ashiyana available for guests to choose from.

During your yoga retreats at Ashiyana, you will be satisfied by delicious cuisine in the Ashiyana restaurant. The kitchen uses produce from the local markets or grown in local farm. Moreover, there are treatment center and spa to support your process of relaxation. Several massages and treatments are available; ayurvedic massage, cranial sacral therapy, deep tissue massage, reflexology, shiatsu, Swedish massage, for instance.

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Shreyas

Shreyas is located in Bangalore, recognized as one of the leading yoga retreats centers in the world. This place is devoted to promote the authentic yoga tradition in an environment of a luxurious hotel. Shreyas focuses in an ashram style living (daily yoga, chanting, meditation, vegetarian food, local community service, gardening etc.) in private, serene and simply luxurious accommodation and facilities.

Yoga at Shreyas is more than the physical postures or exercises. Its goal is to provide yoga retreats for self-discovery and to catalyze your living philosophy and harmonize it to the wisdom of Indian philosophy.

There are spa services available for guests. Nevertheless, the popular activity is to join local activities and get an insight into village community lives. At Shreyas, guests can plant in an organic farm, help chefs in kitchen and then serve vegetarian food to village children. This makes your yoga retreats much unique.

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Yoga retreats in India offer a chance to practice yoga in the most traditional method. In this sacred and religious country, you learn not only the practice of yoga, but also the way to live a yogic life.