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Drive down to The Best Yoga Retreats to Visit in Rishikesh during International Yoga Festival

International Yoga Festival was commenced in Rishikesh in 1999. The venue back then was Parmarth Niketan Ashram. The initial meditative classes were taken care of by Pujya Shri Swami Veda Bharat Ji, while the part of Yoga asanas was handled by Yogacharya Shri Bharat Bhushan Ji.

Ever since then, this festival is held every year in Rishikesh and only has been growing each year. The International Yoga Festival date for 2022 is from 8th March to 14th March.

The festival is held for an entire week and covers more than 70hours of Yoga classes. World-class Yoga teachers practice several styles of Yoga which include Kundalini Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Kriya Yoga, and Power Vinyasa Yoga. The daily program at this festival include:

  • Classes that commence from 4 am
  • 1 hour Yoga at 6.30 am which is then followed by a simple yet healthy breakfast
  • Many Yoga sessions for 2-hours start at 8.30 am
  • Inspiring lectures from famous saints and yogacharyas that start at 11 am
  • Lunch-time is from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm in which traditional Indian food is served
  • After resting for a short while three Yogasana classes commence from 3.30 pm to 5 pm
  • Aarti on the banks of River Ganga from  6 pm to 7 pm
  • Dinner is served at 7 pm
  • After dinner, special programs in the evening are conducted such as satsang. dance performances, cultural songs, campfires, and many more
  • Everyone goes to bed by 9.30 pm

Apart from the International Yoga Festival, you can also learn and practice Yoga at several Rishikesh meditation resorts. Let us take a look at some of them:

10 Best Yoga Places in Rishikesh in 2022

1. Rishikesh Yoga Peeth

It is one of the best yoga and meditation retreats in India where you can find the yogic way of life. This is not a regular Yoga ashram where you have to practice yoga from dusk to dawn since you can also indulge in various adventure activities such as hiking, rafting, and local sightseeing. if you want to relax, even more, you can also go for a relaxing ayurvedic massage here.

2. Rishikul Yogshala

Rishikul Yogshala is a Yoga and meditation retreat in Rishikesh where you can go for a 3-days Yoga retreat. You can even get a training certificate inYoga here. This certificate can even help you to become a Yoga teacher someday. 

3. Arogya Yoga School

One of the popular Yoga and spiritual retreats in Rishikesh, Arogya Yoga School is more into ancient and traditional values of Yoga. You will not only be able to learn Yoga here but can also educate yourself about Upanishads and Vedas. if you have been looking for yoga courses at Rishikesh, you can join a 7-day retreat here and learn Yoga from the very basics. At the end of the course, your body will be stronger and the stress level will be lesser. 

4. Parmarth Niketan

It is one of the oldest Yoga retreats in Rishikesh and is perched on the banks of the Holy River Ganga. You can opt for a variety of Yoga courses here and learn from the professionals and experts, some of whom are even from other countries. 

5. Himalayan Yog Ashram

If you want to be surrounded by a peaceful environment and stay close to nature while practicing Yoga without being disturbed, you should head to Himalayan Yog Ashram. In this 2-day retreat, you will learn a heap of things such as postures, benefits of Ayurvedic food, spiritual teachings, etc. One of the best things about this wonderful place is the thin crowd. However, if you want to experience a change in yourself, you must stay here for at least a week.

6. Osho Ganga Dham Ashram

We associate Osho with enlightenment and spirituality and Osho Gangadham is a serene place where you can find the meaning of life. You can indulge in several types of Osh meditations such as Kundalini, Dynamic, and Dance, and cleanse your mind, soul, and body. This is a great Yoga retreat for all age groups of people.

7. Sivananda Ashram

Sivananda Ashram is one of the most popular Yoga retreats in Rishikesh which is run by the Divine Life Society. It was founded by Swami Sivananda, and now they focus on five main elements of Yoga which are postures, diet, meditation, relaxation, and breathing. You can attend the free Yoga and meditation classes here daily.

8. Yoga Niketan

Yoga Niketan was founded by Swami Yogeshwarananda Paramahansa and established in the year 1964. If you visit this ashram, you will be taught the Eight Fold Path according to the Patanjali Yoga Shastra. However, you would be required to follow the daily schedule of meditation, Yoga, and lectures.

9. Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram

This is also called the village of spiritual seekers. Here you will be able to attend the daily schedule of activities which include meditation, breathing, and Hatha Yoga. This is also one of the main centers for scientific research into yogic meditation.

10. Swami Dayananda Ashram

This center has been teaching Yoga to enthusiasts since the 1960s. Here, you can learn Hatha Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. This is an excellent place for beginners as well as intermediate students. You can also learn Vedic chanting here.

While you are visiting these Yoga getaways, you can also take a tour of the nearby places. The best time to travel to Rishikesh is between October and February but to attend the International Yoga Festival you have to stretch it to March. Apart from Yoga, you can also indulge in other things to do here such as River Rafting, Trekking, Hiking, Camping, etc. As you plan your trip to Rishikesh, you can get a self-drive car rental service and enjoy your trip thoroughly. To get the car on rent service from Revv, you can download the Revv app of your smartphone and book the car that you find the best for the trip.

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