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As most of you might be aware that being the birthplace of yoga, India is famous for yoga. There are a number of destinations spread across different states in India where you can choose to learn this ancient Indian philosophy. Although yoga has become popular and been taught the world over, India still remains an epicenter to learn authentic and traditional yogic practices. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Which state in India is famous for yoga?
  • As most of you might be aware that being the
    birthplace of yoga, India is famous for
    yoga. There are a number of destinations spread
    across different states in India where you can
    choose to learn this ancient Indian philosophy.
    Although yoga has become popular and been taught
    the world over, India still remains an epicenter
    to learn authentic and traditional yogic
    practices. This post will enlist the many places
    in India you can explore for imbibing the ancient
    knowledge of yoga.

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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
  • Rishikesh, a holy city in the Indian state of
    Uttarakhand is well known for all kinds of yoga
    activities. Rightfully called the yoga capital of
    the world, this ancient city draws many yoga
    aficionados, especially Westerners each year to
    learn the many nuances of yoga. Rishikesh is
    nestled at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas
    and the holy river Ganges flows through it. This
    makes Rishikesh ambient to all kinds of spiritual
    activities including yoga. You will find numerous
    yoga ashrams, yoga shalas and yoga studios
    dotting this ancient citys landscape. Due to a
    plethora of options available, one can either go
    for short-term courses and even choose drop-in
    yoga classes or enrol in the more
    intensive 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher training in
    Rishikesh. In fact, some of the best yoga teacher
    training programs happen in Rishikesh.  

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Kerala
  • Kerala is a Southern coastal Indian state known
    for its verdant locales and world-famous spices.
    Kerala abounds in natural beauty and it's
    rightfully called Gods Own Country. The Kerala
    landscape is dotted with lush green forests,
    spice gardens, frothy waterfalls and pristine
    backwaters making a perfect backdrop for
    practicing yoga in solace. Besides, Kerala has a
    rich heritage of Ayurveda which when applied to
    yoga can bring about therapeutic benefits.
    Furthermore, Kerala is home to Kallari yoga which
    is a combination of Hatha yoga and
    Kallaripayattu, an ancient martial art form.
    Besides, Kerala abounds in yoga retreats which
    double up as holistic healing centers through a
    combination of yoga and Ayurveda interventions.
    You can learn many yoga styles in this coastal
    state such as Hatha yoga, Iyengar yoga and
    Vinyasa flow yoga along with the more
    specialized ashtanga yoga teacher training in
    Kerala.

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  • Varanasi situated in Uttar Pradesh is regarded as
    the quintessential spiritual capital of India.
    This holy town draws many Hindu devotees who take
    a dip in the holy waters of the river Ganges to
    perform funeral rites. Furthermore, Varanasi has
    a spiritual aura similar to Rishikesh and just
    like Rishikesh is also home to several yoga
    ashrams and yoga shalas teaching authentic yoga.
    Moreover, besides the traditional forms of yoga,
    you will also come across several  yoga studios
    that teach modern and dynamic forms of yoga.
  • Considered a watering hole for all kinds of
    spiritual and religious activities, Varanasi has
    an indulgent spiritual ambience that attracts
    aspiring yogis from around the world. 

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