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Rishikesh, the Mecca for peace seeker through Yoga & meditation has now many Yoga Centers and ashrams & guest houses conducting yoga classes. One can experience and initiate a new life by learning & practicing yoga. |
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The recent scientific researchers have proved that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases. What's more, yoga: |
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· Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina · Reduces stress and tension · Boosts self esteem · Improves concentration and creativity · Lowers fat · Improves circulation · Stimulates the immune system · Creates sense of well being and calm. |
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The meaning of yoga comes from the Sanskrit root "Yog" "to join" or "to unite," and indicates the total integration of the individual soul with the supreme or divine soul to obtain relief from pain and suffering. Charaka wrote that yoga is the means of salvation (moksa), which is the end of all miseries (vedana). YOGA is an ancient form of physical movement that has its roots in INDIAN culture and philosophy. The practice of YOGA employs the use of various physical motions that are believed to be essential to achieve a sense of both physical and mental well-being. Principles of YogaPatanjali's Eight Principles of Yoga
8. Super Consciousness (samadhi) |
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Yoga is regarded as a divine science of life, revealed to enlightened sages in Meditation. Stone seals in the Indus Valley which date back to around 3000BC show Yogic postures and this is the earliest archaeological evidence of Yoga 's origin. These Yogic postures, resemble Lord Shiva and Parvathi (Indian God and Goddess) performing various Aasanaas (Postures) and practicing meditation. The Vedas - huge collection of ancient INDIAN scriptures - dating back to 2500 BC first mention Yoga . The tradition of yoga was born in India several thousand years ago. Its founders were the Rishis and Maharishis, great saints and sages. Yoga was also mentioned in the Upanishads , the Upanishads, and the Puranas (holy texts of the Hindu religion). Infact the Upanishads provide the main foundation of Yoga teachings. |
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Yoga Styles or Yoga Paths or Types Of Yoga |
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Bhakti Yoga |
Karma Yoga |
Jnana Yoga |
Hatha Yoga |
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Kundalini Yoga |
Raja Yoga |
Mantra Yoga |
Ashtanga Yoga |
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Yoga in Rishikesh 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. One can combine yoga with many other activities in Rishikesh
Saints of the Himalayas doing yoga & meditation , Ganga Arti at Rishikesh |
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Other than the longer courses one can experience Yoga through following short programs. Initiation to Yoga 3Night s & Four Days ITINERARY DAY 01: One can take a train/drive to Rishikesh from Delhi. Arrive and transfer to High Bank Peasants Cottage . After a welcome drink and acclimatization briefing about the whole program, followed by introduction to the Yoga teacher. Evening dinner & overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 02: RISHIKESH Morning yoga class followed by relaxation of body & mind. After relaxation learn about breath awareness exercise & stretching exercise. After yogic breakfast free to explore the area. Evening yoga & traditional meditation class . Late evening visit the Ghats with our staff for Arti, dedicated to Goddesses Ganga .Overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 03: RISHIKESH Morning yoga class we will do relaxation, asana, followed up by yognindra. After nutritious yogic breakfast , day free for own activities. Optional you can take rafting trip or can do temple tour for half a day. Evening followed by meditation and class of suggestion therapy. Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 04: RISHIKESH Today we’ll get training for advance yoga postures PRANAVAM (advance breathing). After breakfast drive up to Vashist Gufa**. The entire drive is along the river Ganges towards the source for about an hour. Arrive and explore vashistha Goofa (cave), where famous saint Vasistha, meditated. A perfect place for transcendental meditation. Short meditation. Late afternoon drive back to Guest House. Evening Tour Terminates . One can stay back / Morning or evening Shatabdi Express back to Delhi or drive to onward destination. |
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DAY 01: One can take a train/drive to Rishikesh from Delhi. Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to High Bank Peasants Cottage . After a welcome drink and acclimatization briefing about the whole program, followed by introduction to the Yoga teacher. Evening dinner.& overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 02: RISHIKESH Morning yoga class followed by relaxation of body & mind. After relaxation learn about breath awareness exercise & stretching exercise. After yogic breakfast free to explore the rea. Evening yoga & traditional meditation class .Late evening visit the Ghats for Arti, dedicated to Goddesses Ganga .Overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 03: RISHIKESH Morning yoga class we will do relaxation, asana, followed up by yognindra. After nutritious yogic breakfast, day free for own activities. you can take rafting trip or can do temple tour for half a day (Optional). Evening followed by modern meditation. Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 04: RISHIKESH Today we’ll get training for Dynamic yoga. advance yoga postures PRANAVAM (advance breathing). After breakfast drive up to Vashist Gufa**. The entire drive is along the river Ganges towards the source for about an hour. Arrive and explore vashistha Goofa (cave), where famous saint Vasistha, meditated. A perfect place for transcendental meditation. Short meditation. Late afternoon drive back to Guest House. Evening meditation & lecture in the Ashram. Dinner and overnight at High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 05: RISHIKESH Early morning wake up for Pranayam & advance technique of Yoga. Evening followed by meditation and curative yoga. Meals and overnight One can take Full day trip (Optional), to Devprayag one of the five most important confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Arrive and explore the area. Also visit 10th centaury old temple of Ragunath ji. Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 06: RISHIKESH Early morning Yoga class. Evening curative Yoga and meditation class. Dinner and Overnight Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.
DAY 07: RISHIKESH/ ONWARD JOURNEY Early morning practice advance posture of yoga. Day free for own activities. Evening meditation and question answer session. Evening the course terminates. For 02 weeks course the above routine will be followed with advance yoga & pranayama. One can stay back / Morning or evening Shatabdi Express back to Delhi or drive to onward destination. ** Optional trips One can take Himalayan Ayurvedic Massages and treatments during the day to make it a complete rejuvenating experience.
Important: The yoga & mediation activities above in the program are to give you a idea. Activities in the course are flexible and intensity/priority of the activities/classes will change as per the requirement.
COST INCLUDES: I. Accommodation at High Bank Peasants Cottage or Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage. 2. All vegetarian hygienic yogic meals during the entire stay. 3. Services of traditional Indian Yoga teacher and lectures on Hinduism and others by renowned saints staying in the area 4. Visit to ashrams and other places as per itinerary. 5. Sight seeing of Rishikesh with Arti with guide. 6. All taxes and entrance fees during the trip. COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: I. Excursion to Vaisistha Goofa & Rafting . 2. Items of personal nature e.g table-drinks, laundry, telephone, insurance & optional tours. 2. Transportation to and from Rishikesh, which can be arranged on additional cost.
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