In for a Yoga Retreat? Here’s a list of Must Visit Places In India!

Yoga is an essential part of Indian Culture and it should certainly be celebrated! And that's why we bring you the list of best places in India for Yoga retreats in India.

Yoga is a 5000-year-old ancient tradition that helps us achieve harmony of the body through mental, physical, and spiritual pursuits. If you are planning to start your yoga journey, then here's something helpful for you. We have curated a list of Yoga retreats in India where you can go, learn the asanas, and everything about yoga.

1. Rishikesh

1. Parmarth Niketan

Undoubtedly one of the best places in Rishikesh for a Yoga Retreat because it's surrounded by lush greenery and the yoga experts have been teaching there for over 25 years.

2. Omkarananda Ganga Sadan

If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy doing Yoga with a picturesque view of the Holy Ganga, then this is the place for you! It is a guest house where regular yoga classes take place.

3. Sivananda Ashram

This Ashram was founded in 1936 by Swami Sivananda and is located near Ram jhula. The ashram has room facilities as well and the place has a long list of famous visitors which includes Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. They have regular yoga classes and even organize evening classes specifically for women.

4. Sadhana Mandir

Sadhana Mandir is an international Retreat Center for everyone to practice meditation and achieve inner harmony of the soul. This ashram was founded by Swami Rama in 1966 on the banks of the river Ganges. It is certainly one of the best places for a Yoga retreat.

5. Yoga Niketan

Yoga Niketan is one of the oldest Yoga Ashrams in Rishikesh. Surrounded by the majestic Himalayas on the beautiful banks of the Ganga river; this place was founded in 1964 by Yogacharya Swami Yogeshwarnanda Sarswat Maharaj Ji with the purpose to spread spirituality!

6. Anand Prakash Ashram

Anand Prakash Ashram is a beautiful place located in the valleys of the world's Yoga Capital. It is a place perfect for self-healing and with their special yoga classes, you will learn a lot as the experts are there to teach you.

7. Apoorva Yoga Academy

It is one of the best Yoga Schools in Rishikesh that conducts intensive yoga teacher training courses for beginners and intermediate practitioners. If you are looking for something more professional, then this is the place for you because that's exactly what they offer!

8. Himalayan Yog Ashram

Immerse yourself in the spirituality and beauty of Rishikesh. This yoga center provides classes for Yoga as well as meditation that will definitely make you feel at peace with yourself.

Auroville

1. Sancya Yoga, Auroville

Sancya offers medical Yoga therapy to help you harmonize your body mentally as well as physically. There are a variety of classes with a holistic approach to make you feel at peace. They are very popular because of their excellent training and skilled teachers.

2. Sri Maa School of Transformational Yoga, Auroville

Sri Maa School of Transformational Yoga is undoubtedly one of the best places to learn yoga in Auroville. Founded and created by Swami Swami Vidyanand, a renowned yoga master, their classes are informative and they have positive feedback all over their website.

3. Sita Cultural Centre, Puducherry

Sita Cultural Centre is a training and educational centre that offers a variety of workshops and also activities like Yoga. Their aim is to promote the real face of Indian arts and culture. The Yoga classes offered by them are also good and so go for it.

Varanasi

1. Siddharth Yoga Classes

It is one of the best Yoga studios located in the spiritual city of India, Varanasi. They offer a variety of Yoga classes such as Yoga for beginners, for Desktop or office workers, wellness, back pain, stress management, and much more! Do check them.

2. Yoga Training Centre

This amazing Yoga Centre is located 2 mins walk away from Kashi Temple and they offer free classes for students. They are quite popular in the city because of their brilliant classes and talented teachers and offer a variety of Yoga classes.

3. The Yoga House

This specialty inn is located near Assi Ghat and is one of the most popular places for Yoga classes because they are quite budget-friendly. The staff is professional and will help you learn yoga the best way.

4. Brahmavarchas International Yoga Academy

Brahmavarchas International Yoga Academy offers an intensive training program designed for aspiring yoga teachers. If you are someone looking for something professional, then this is the place for you because they have experts and excellent programs.

5. Art of Living Centre

Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. If you are looking for a place for your Yoga Retreat then this is one of the best in the country.

6. Kashi Yog Sansthan

Kashi Yog Sansthan offers Yoga classes and is very well-known for Yoga for the training they give. If you are looking for a place to harmonize and channel your inner spirituality then this is perfect for you!

7. Banaras Yoga

Banaras Yoga is a sacred journey into the tradition, history, and experience of yoga in Varanasi & beyond. Along with the Yoga classes, they also offer services such as Yoga Walk, Yoga Tour, and many other special Yoga activities to help you learn this ancient tradition.

8. Shri-Shri Yog Dhyan Kendra

Shri-Shri Yog Dhyan Kendra offers a variety of Yoga classes with the sole purpose of making your journey to spirituality a bit easier. The teachers are kind and brilliant and the timing is flexible as well so you can choose accordingly.

Kerala

1. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre offers a variety of Yoga classes, courses, and programs to help you better understand this ancient tradition. It is recognized as one of the most important and authentic yoga institutions in the world.

2. Sivananda Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram

This traditional beautiful ashram is situated in the tropical area splendor of south India. Find a course that suits you and learn yoga from them.

3. Universal Yoga Consciousness, Thrissur

Universal Yoga Consciousness is a non-profit organization, established in 1988 by Yogi Jayadevan, an experienced teacher from India with a spiritual mission. They are undoubtedly one of the best places in India for a relaxing Yoga retreat.

4. Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat, Munnar

Surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful valleys of Munnar, Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat is a wellness retreat centre. They Munnar's beauty is out of this world and if you're looking for a place for Yoga Retreat then it's a must-check. They offer a variety of services such as Yoga, Ayurveda, Satvik Food, and much more!

Goa

1. Ashiyana

A very pretty Yoga studio in North Goa, Ashiyana hosts an extensive range of exceptional yoga and wellness retreats online and offline. Check them out and book your session.

2. Lotus Nature Cure

Lotus Nature claims to be an all-inclusive space offering structured health retreats in the comfort of a holiday home nestled in Goa. They offer 4, 7, and 15 Day authentic, personalized Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Retreats to all Guests.

3. Purple Valley Yoga Retreat

Purple Valley is another yoga retreat centre in Bairo Alto. It offers 1- and 2-week Ashtanga yoga courses led by senior teachers. If you are up for a peaceful yoga session, check them out for a perfect yoga retreat!

4. Banyan Tree Yoga

For those of you who are in Mandrem, Banyan Tree Yoga is a place they can opt for. It is an eco-resort located near ashvem and is just a kilometer away from the Ashvem beach in north Goa. It offers in-studio and virtual yoga classes along with other services.

5. Satsanga Retreat

Located in Bardez, Satsanga Retreat offers an array of yoga retreats, yoga holidays, workshops, yoga teacher training, and personal holidays. They also have 15 furnished guest rooms and is a family-run with a staff of 25. 

Pune

1. Atmantan

Overlooking the pristine Mulshi Lake, Atmantan is the ultimate luxury Health getaway where you can stay to rejuvenate yourself. They offer integrated wellness programs for Yoga, detox, fitness, spa, and more.

2. Y’Phoria Yoga

A yoga community, Y'Phoria offers a range of yoga retreats including yoga for kids, group sessions, one on one, and even corporate sessions. Check them out for more details.

3. Samsara – The Yoga Studio

Samsara is another good option for those in Pune, as they offer yoga and meditation classes, along with medical yoga therapy for various disorders. Do visit their website and start your yoga journey.

4. Rei Yoga Centre

Learn yoga from the expert Harish G Bhinde, who's been practicing classical yoga for the last 30 years. Keep your yoga game strong and know the correct way of doing asanas, pranayama, and meditations from him.

5. Unnati Yogatherapy Training Centre

This one is run by practicing doctors who will help you learn medical yoga and therapy. They also provide consultation, different types of therapies, including rope therapy, and more.

Mysore

1. Mysore Hatha Yoga Kendra

Mysore Hatha Yoga Kendra (MHYK) is a center where Yogic practitioners of different age groups will help you learn Yoga. The classes are about traditional Hatha Yoga postures and Power Yoga movements. Check them out to learn from the best.

2. Ayuryoga Eco Ashram

AyurYoga is an eco-ashram that offers a wide range of body-mind-spiritual retreats, training, and courses that includes Asanas, breathing (pranayamas), Chakra balancing practices, meditation, and more. They also do many online workshops and so do have a look.

3. IndeaYoga 

Indea Yoga is among the oldest Yoga Alliance (USA) accredited schools in India that offers all levels of Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga Teachers Training Courses. The master trainer Yogacharya Bharath Shetty here has trained over 1800 people as of now and so we will suggest you check them out.

4. Yoga Gita

Yoga Gita is also a good pick if you are looking for Yoga retreats in Mysore. They have been recognized as a Registered Yoga School 200 hours (RYS) by Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP). You can even become a yoga teacher as their graduates are allowed to use the title 'Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) when they register with YAP.

We hope this list of Yoga retreats in India was useful and you know exactly where to head.

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