You must be wondering why you should come to India to study yoga. The answer is simple- India is the hub of yoga and meditation. This is the place where yoga was born and taught first. It was the teachers from India who spread the knowledge and training of yoga in different parts of the world. Also, India has the best yoga schools which employ best and most experienced yoga teachers in the world.
Other than that, India is a land of hundreds of tourist destinations, including historical monuments and religious sites that are located across the deserts, valleys, plains, mountains and sea-shores. Yoga enthusiasts and yoga travelers can choose to go on a yoga retreat in India; and enjoy having fun and doing yoga at the same time. Yoga retreat is also beneficial for physical and mental health.
1. You will benefit from traditional teachings
Yoga is an ancient traditional art meant to remain fit and healthy and live a satisfying, calm and composed life. Modern day yoga combines ancient styles of yoga with modern scientifically proven practices. The daily routine practice of yoga during yoga retreat will be highly beneficial for your physical and mental health, as meditation classes are also included in it.
2. It’s a melting pot for students from all over the world
All those who wish to learn yoga from highly qualified and experienced yoga teachers, must visit India as it is a melting pot for yoga students from all over the world. Yoga Teachers of India provide with credible yoga training, complete with practical classes and theoretical knowledge. The knowledge of yoga is so vast that students and yoga enthusiasts from all over the world come to India.
3. You will make friendships that will last a lifetime
While in a yoga retreat, you will get to meet a lot of people. Gradually, you will end up making friends with some of them as you will be attending yoga classes with them. Such friendships are important and can be everlasting.
4. It’s cheaper than many yoga retreats
Going for a yoga retreat in India is quite cheaper than going for a yoga retreat in some other country. Western countries offer such yoga retreats at much higher prices and yet, might not be satisfactory.
5. You’ll see temples, animals, spicy food & delicious tea
India is a land of many discoveries. Out here you will find a number of animals, some of which are considered as religious such as cow, monkey, tiger, lion, owl, etc. You will also find many temples of various gods and goddesses. And if you get tired, there’s always the spicy and delicious food and tea to re-energize you and keep you in good mood.
6. The locals are very helpful & welcoming
You can go to any part of India for a yoga retreat, you will find friendly people everywhere who helpful and welcome foreigners warmly. They will help you in many ways like finding an auto, suggesting an affordable hotel, telling restaurants where you can get good food and many other things.
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