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Travel to India

Restful

Retreats

Relax your body, mind and soul at
four yoga destinations in India.

By Nivan Narula

Yoga was rst developed in northern India more than 5,000 years ago by the
Indus-Sarasvati civilization. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit Yuj, which
means the union of the individual consciousness or soul with the universal
consciousness or spirit.
In today’s fast-paced and hectic world, taking a yoga holiday is growing in
popularity. Many choose a yoga retreat as a holiday destination to get back in
shape mentally and physically. India’s many yoga retreats are perfect for those
seeking true body-mind relaxation, o ering the perfect balance of peaceful
surroundings, stimulating classes and indulgent treatments. So it’s time to plan
your soulful vacation by choosing from these four yoga retreats in India.

Ananda in the Himalayas

Ananda is situated on the luxurious grounds of the palace of
the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal in the foothills of the Himalayas.
It is located above the sacred town of Rishikesh, known as the
capital of yoga. Ananda is inarguably the most authentic and
lavish wellness destination in India. A 24,000-square-foot spa
includes 24 treatment rooms, a sauna, steam rooms, an outdoor
swimming pool, hydrotherapy facilities and a tness centre.

The yoga practiced at Ananda is traditional, slow and meaningful.
It stems from Hatha Yoga and is performed under the watchful
eyes of the sta yogis. They o er various individualised classes,
including Hatha yoga sessions, dynamic Gatyatmak classes,
Kriya yoga and Pranayama breathing exercises.

Ananda also o ers di erent wellness packages, starting from ve
nights. Signature all-inclusive packages are customised to suit
each individual’s health goals. Some of the packages are: Dhyana
Self Realisation, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Weight Management,
Renew, Yoga, Yogic Detox and Stress Management.
The main philosophy of Ananda is to help rejuvenate the body,
mind and soul through yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, Vendanta and
international therapies, and this in turn leads to the improvement
of one’s lifestyle and health.
For more information, visit www.anandaspa.com

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