Detailed Description

About the Activity:

The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj" meaning to yoke, or unite and also can be translated as ‘harmony’. This implies harmonizing all aspects of the individual - body with mind and mind with soul - to achieve a happy, balanced and fulfilling life, and at the advanced stages of Yoga, a yogi can realize the universal consciousness, uniting the ‘self’ with the ‘supreme’.

Many people in the West know yoga as a form physical exercise, but in India, the country of its origin, yoga is a scientific system covering the vast arrays of the philosophy, psychology, mysticism, religion, music, literature, dance and other forms of arts.

Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is consists of Ancient Theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. Substantial research has been conducted to look at the Health Benefits of Yoga - from the Yoga Postures (Asanas), Yoga Breathing (Pranayama), and Meditation. The information on Yoga Poses & Benefits are grouped into three categories-physiological, psychological, biochemical effects. Furthermore, scientists have laid these results against the benefits of regular exercise – work out in gyms.  Dear All,Greetings.!! We thank you to provide us your support during year 11/12.Hoping you extended support ,we are pleased to announce that Sanskriti Yogpeeth is opening (Traveller yoga students daily classes at our swagashram -Yoga type -Hatha-Classificaitons of classes- Pranayam,chanting & meditation. effective -24th Sep-12.Please refer our website and write us for blocking of seats & Confirmations.Only 20 to 25 students each batch.!!

Inclusions & Exclusions:

All accommodation is comfortable and clean with attached bathrom, hot showers & balcony

Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner

As much as possible we organise 3 times meal of conscious eating and satvic principles.Not much of spice or oils.

How to Get There:

Sanskriti Yogpeeth is situated in the world capital of yoga called Rishikesh, a small city in the North Indian state Uttrakhand belongs to the Himalayan region. Rishikesh city is situated 240 Km from Delhi (capital of India) towards the north. Nearest train station Haridwar (20 Km from Rishikesh) and nearest airport is Dehradun (18 Km from Rishikesh).

Applicable Seasons:

Throughout the year