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Phool Chatti Ashram is located on the banks of the Ganges River near Rishikesh but far enough away to be secluded in nature. In the past, this was a place for weary travelers on their pilgrimage. Today, they still maintain their traditional character while also providing minor comforts for the western traveler. The ashram has […]
Sivananda Yoga is well-known worldwide and follows the teachings of Swami Sivananda. There are five Sivananda Ashrams in India, the largest one being Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, which you can also find in our book. Clare Hudson, a yogini from the UK, shares with us her experience at the Sivananda Meenakshi Ashram in southern India. […]
‘Amma’ means ‘mother’ in many Indian languages. So thousands or millions of Indian women are called Amma. There is one Amma who has become world-famous: Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as the ‘hugging Amma’, a spiritual mother to millions. Born in the 1950s in Kerala she heard her calling early in life, giving unconditional and […]
In 1924, Kaivalyadhama Ashram in Lonavla near Mumbai started the first scientific yoga research centre in the world. In keeping in the tradition, the focus is on education, research and treatments while offering short and long-term yoga courses with diplomas certified by the Indian government. The lush village-like ashram sits on 180 acres and has single-sex accommodation. […]
For the last two weeks we have shared with you a little about Otto’s experience in the ICYER Ashram. This week Otto summarizes his three-week experience and what to expect in a traditional ashram. ICYER goes back to the really traditional style of learning yoga in India, and this means a Gurukula style: You live […]
Last week we started sharing with you about Otto’s experience in an Indian ashram. Here’s more on Otto’s first night in the ICYER Ashram. We arrived in Pondicherry on the 3rd of February, and on the same night there was a special event: the all-night Om chanting. Yes, chanting the magic “OM“ for hours and […]
One of our website founders, Otto, headed off to India this past spring to stay in an Ashram. We’d like to share with you some of his experiences and insights throughout his journey. For those of you who have never been hopefully this will be encouragement to go and for those of you who have […]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQJlkuh36w] In the middle of the hustle and bustle of one of the largest cities in the world, Mumbai, you will find the oldest organized yoga institute in the world – The Yoga Institute. Located on an acre of plush vegetation, The Yoga Institute draws people of all ages from across the world thanks to […]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTM-J68I4XA] For ten years, Ananda in the Himalayas has been supporting guests in redefining their lifestyles through traditional Indian practices such as Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta. Located in the foothills of the Himalyas, this resort unites body, mind and spirit in an exquisite and luxurious atmosphere. Sushant, the yoga program director, explains more in our video. You […]
This is the first of many videos you will see from yoga.in! Omkarananda is one of our top yoga centers in our book "Yoga in India: A journey to the top 24 yoga places". We hope you enjoy it and that the wonderful Usha Devi inspires you to come to incredible India! Namaste
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