Yoga & Meditation in India

Introduction and History of Meditation and Yoga in India

Introduction

If you are planning to transcend your stressful mundane lifestyle to kick-start into a fresh and invigorating existence, you must know certain things about health tourism in India. The concept of Health tourism in India is a fresh idea that promises to show huge potential in the coming years. This phenomenon is utilizing the natural ways of healing the human body mainly through the ancient meditation and yoga techniques developing a whole new of way of holistic wellbeing. Since the benefits of meditation and yoga are nothing new to the world, you can certainly expect to get the best treatments out of the box!  

History of Meditation and Yoga in India

Yoga and meditation are synonymous to the Indian land. It is the best form of medicine that heals the human mind, body and soul. Meditation and Yoga in India has been propounded prudently by saints, sages and monks and its evidences can be extracted from the ancient scriptures, sacred Upanishads and Vedas. According to Patanjali, who is known as the ‘Father of Yogic science’ explained 8 essential areas of yoga- the normal regulation of the human nervous system, discipline, cleansing, body postures, concentration, stimulation of awareness and the perfect equilibrium state.

Unlike other age-old Indian traditions, meditation and yoga is still an existing practice in India that is gaining immense popularity over the years. Especially, in the western countries, among the foreign tourists who flock to India every year to experience the innumerable beneficence of this form of exercise. The ancient techniques of yoga and meditation are heavily influencing the western people. They want to get rid of their hectic lifestyles while keeping their minds off from the several worldly wises, learning the different techniques of yoga and meditation to de-stress their inner soul. 

Meditation and yoga in India - perceived as a way of lifestyle

Yoga and meditation centers in India mainly aim at providing self-realization, longevity and rejuvenation. Since both the practices are the union of spirit and body, regular practices are a must to get desired results. The prime motto and aim of these meditation and yoga centers in India may vary. Spiritual growth, seaworthiness and flexibility are the major bases of yogic meditation that these centers incorporate into their spiritual courses. The meditation and yoga centers in India always thrive to maintain these holistic lines of approach to provide long-term health benefits. If you consider practicing yoga and meditation in India, be sure to get a calm, stress free, fit and balanced body.   

While Yoga helps to get a fit and healthy body, regular contemplation soothes human mind in an unbelievable manner. But to get fruitful results, it is better to get guidance from a well trained meditation practitioner because there are a number of levels to be crossed before finally achieving enlightenment through meditation. The leading meditation and yoga centers in India focus on enhancing the concentration which is one of the main factors controlling the human mind. Indian meditation and yoga centers help improve your patience besides filling your lives with positivity and good energy. 

Experience the wholesome goodness of meditation and yoga in India

If you want to treat your restless psyche and disturbed mind, the Indian meditation and yoga centers are an ideal place for you. With the health tourism industry booming on the block, the total Indian tourism industry is sure to get a new high! As the limelight is thrown over the wholesome goodness of practicing meditation and yoga in India, tourists across the world are getting inclined towards the major centers where educated meditation trainers, instructors and gurus take the effort to guide followers based on the ancient yogic meditation techniques.

Now let us go through a detailed account about the major Indian meditation and yoga centers:-

The north India meditation and yoga tours

Uttaranchal- a major destination of India which is endowed with the best ancient meditation and yoga practices. Uttaranchal houses innumerable centers and ashrams where yoga and meditation are taught well. Uttaranchal tour packages are immensely popular among tourists worldwide who want to gain in-depth knowledge about the ancient Indian meditation and yogic science. For cleansing the human minds and spirits, this Indian state celebrates the much famed International Yoga Week festival that is held every year in the February month.

Rishikesh- this is one of the famous destinations in Uttaranchal and is known for its yoga centers. Commonly known as the ‘Yoga Captial of the world’, Rishikesh oozes with glory during the February month since it hosts the Yoga Week Festival. This event brings all the famous Yoga gurus and leaders at a single platform for propagating the best meditation and yoga practices. During the festival, informative lectures and discussion programs are conducted, in return to which the visitors put forward their views, queries and opinions about meditation and yoga that allows them to enhance their knowledge and skills over the subject. Hundreds and thousands of visitors flock to the divine land of Rishikesh every year to attain enlightenment and illumination.

Haridwar- Pilgrimage tours to Haridwar is famous across the globe. But apart from visiting this holy Hindu Pilgrimage center in India, it is a great center for Yoga and ayurvedic practices. Some of the popular places to rejuvenate your mind and soul are Hospitals in Haridwar and the Government Gurukul Kangri Ayurvedic College.  

The South India meditation and Yoga tours

Kerala- more familiar with Ayurveda and pristine backwaters, Kerala is also widely famous for its meditation and yoga centers. Kerala has some of the most sought after meditation and yoga retreats where healthy living is promoted by trained experts. Meditation and yoga retreats in Kerala are mostly built amidst the natural, serene locations that are the ideal place to refresh and rejuvenate your inner soul. Kerala’s meditation and yoga retreats basically follow the 8 steps that help you achieve immense peace and spirituality that comprises discipline, controlling the breath and a deep command over the senses through constant contemplation. There are certain meditation techniques and yogic exercises which are specific to the meditation retreats of Kerala. All these techniques help in cleansing your inner soul thoroughly so that you can start to view life from a different perspective.  The trained meditation and yoga practitioners of Kerala, with their uniqueness take you to a different consciousness level, ensuring that your entire persona changes when you finally return to your home.

Pondicherry- home to the much famed ‘Aurobindo Ashram’, Pondicherry is another destination topping the list of international and domestic tourists alike for chasing the highly praised ‘Art of Living’ through meditation and yoga practices.       

Auroville- during your South India tours for finding the best meditation and yoga retreats, don’t forget to check out the Matri Mandir at Auroville. It is a renowned center for meditation and yoga where you will find this huge circular shaped banquet hall lightened up with the rays of the sun that straight away hits the world’s largest crystal ball from Germany, perched majestically over the temple roof.

Kerala’s leading Ayurvedic resorts also provides meditation and yoga facilities. Few of the names include Coconut Holiday Resorts, Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, Ayurvedic Resort and Keraleeyam Heritage Home. During your South India tours, make sure to visit the famous meditation and yoga retreats which are uniquely dedicated to the quest of achieving absolute illumination through yogic and contemplating science. Find some of the prominent yoga centers in Kerala like Ideal Yoga Center, Somatheeram Ayurvedic Hospital & Yoga Center, Manaltheeram Yoga Center and Neyyar Yoga Center.   

The West India meditation and Yoga tours

Rajasthan- when planning for your Rajasthan tour packages, do remember to visit the meditation and yoga centers for attaining spiritual benefits. Rajasthan meditation and yoga schools are tremendously beneficial for curing a varied range of health disorders through the incorporation of effective yogic and meditative techniques. Yoga practitioners can choose from a large number of meditation and yoga centers which are known to hold worldwide significance like the Government Yogic treatment cum research center, Rajasthan Swasthya Yog Parishad and the Prakritik Chikitsalaya. You will also find several meditation and yoga institutions where serious illnesses are healed with the goodness of meditation and yog.

Jaipur- Yet another center for yog and meditation is a well equipped institution that is located near Jaipur in Bassi. Nestling amidst the tranquil location of the forested hills of Jaipur, The Dhammatall Vipassana Ashram conducts both short-term and long-term residential courses on meditation and yog during which practitioners have to follow strict routines.

Pushkar- Yoga sessions turn more special when you perform asanas amidst the panoramic locales and landscapes of the evergreen Pushkar Rose Garden. Experience total wellbeing as you enjoy the enchanting vista of the Thar Desert and the savitri foothills while cleansing your spirit from within.

The east India Meditation and yoga tours

Bodhgaya- Known as the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage center in the world, this is the place where Gautam Buddha gained enlightenment. Located in Bihar, the Mahabodhi temple provides an intense spot for meditation and yoga. A plethora of meditation centers in Bodhgaya offers meditation courses which are recognized globally. Apart from that, Bodhgaya also hosts the much celebrated festivals of Buddha Jayanti, Nyingma Monlam Chenmo and Kagyu Monlam Chenmo prayer festivals for world peace that attracts huge crowd around the world.

Experience the best of east India tours visiting the major meditation centers in Kolkata, Machmara in Tripura and Muzzaffarpur in Bihar 

Nailing your trip 

In order to get extensive knowledge about the best meditation and yoga retreats in India, get in touch with the best India tour operators while specifying your needs about the tours. India tour operators have gained expertise in designing the best pilgrimage tours to India that will allow you to gain an insightful knowledge about the best meditation and yoga centers of India. Get amazingly customized India tour packages with the best deals and offers on accommodation. These India tour packages will help you save oodles of your hard earned money. With so much on board, you can only expect for the best of India tours, traversing through the major Indian meditation and yoga retreats to attain spirituality to the fullest.