Enjoy the International Yoga Day at these scenic destinations

With so much stress and tensions in day to day life, practicing Yoga is an easy way to distress you. In fact, fitness is the new cool tool of living in the busy life. Today is the International Yoga Day. Right from David Beckham and Jennifer Aniston to celebrities back home, everyone is finding a way of healthy living with Yoga. If you too have been bitten by the yoga bug and are wondering about the best places to learn and practice yoga, then read on to find some very calm places in India.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala/Mcleodganj is perhaps the most ideal setting for a yogi. It is home to some of the best yoga and meditation institutes in India. Beautifully located in the Dhauladhar mountain range, this place has everything including the best sattvik and vegan food, yoga retreats, certified yoga teachers and a community that is over just supportive.

Rishikesh

Rishikesh is one of the most famous and relaxing place for yoga and dhyan. Here, you can find Parmarth Niketan Ashram, an Uttarakhand tourism initiative organised by the city. At this ashram, the different styles of yoga taught including Kundalini, Power Vinyasa, Iyengar and Kriya. You can come and learn about the eight limbs of yoga from spiritual masters and revered saints from all over India! While you’re here in Rishikesh, don’t miss out on the heartwarming Ganga Aarti on the banks of the holy river. Get on a journey of spiritual awakening by paying a visit to Rishikesh.

Goa

Sparkling blue waters, golden sands and the picture-perfect sunsets! Imagine practicing the asanas of yoga and meditative exercises in the scenic backdrop of Goa. Housing several yoga retreat centers each equipped with state of art facilities, Goa attracts a huge number of Indian and foreign yoga enthusiasts. The Ashtanga tradition is the most widely taught and practiced form here. Plan your trip now for a rejuvenating Goan experience!

Mysore

Mysore is a beautiful city with magnificent palaces and temples, Mysore attracts a huge gathering of people looking for yoga studies and yoga retreats. Popular for the Ashtanga tradition worldwide, Mysore offers various options for all yoga lovers to form a perfect balance between learning and enjoyment.

So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and yoga mat to travel to any of these wonderful destinations.