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Perfect Destinations for Yoga Enthusiasts

Woman doing yoga on a sunset among ancient ruins in India
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Girl practicing yoga by the sea surrounded with calm nature

 

Practicing yoga and traveling are two favorite things among many people.  If you can connect these two things, that is something that your mind and body will thank you for. Nothing is better than a vacation full of not only calmness and meditation but also exploring new places.

 

Rishikesh, India

Mountains clear river surrounded with few small houses

 

If you are planning a trip where yoga is the main ingredient, Rishikesh is surely the best place to start. Known as the place where yoga was born, it is a small town on the banks of the Himalayas. In addition to that, you get to see the Ganges, the sacred river of India, which is right next to it. Full of ashrams and temples dedicated to one of the many Hindu Gods, there you will surely find a place to take a class or a workshop.

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People practicing yoga sitting on rocks at the beach

 

Rishikesh is not only a destination for foreign travelers, it is also a place of perigrinance for many Hindus. The city is very well connected to other important cities in India, such as Dheradun, Haridwar and Delhi. Due to its fame, yoga courses are filled in advance. If you are planning to visit, check that the place you want to reach has available places.

 

Mysore, India

Woman doing yoga in front of ancient ruins

 

This small town is considered the home of Ashtanga (the style on which vinyasa yoga is based). At the time when Maharaja of Mysore decided to revive ancient traditions (such as yoga), Krishnamacharya (the Father of modern Yoga) was also appointed to make known the benefits of practicing yoga. Krishnamacharya began studying ancient texts and discovered the Ashtanga series.

 

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Women doing yoga in a resort with a forest and sea view

 

Costa Rica is a country undoubtedly known for its biodiversity, adventure sports, jungles, surfing, friendly people and lately as a great destination for yoga lovers. Santa Teresa, located in the northern part of the country, has one of the most inspiring landscapes in the world. There is the jungle that reaches the shore of the beach. Such a perfect place for a meditation retreat.

 

Bali, Indonesia

Woman practicing yoga surrounded with a forest and ancient sculptures

 

Thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert’s book (Eat, pray, love), Bali is now one of the fashionable places to practice yoga. Known as the Island of the Gods, it ranks second in destinations to practice yoga (after India).  Daily classes of vinyasa, workshops specialized in meditation and pranayama (breathing). In fact, healing treatments and excursions make this place one of the favorites of yoga lovers.

 

 Phuket, Thailand

Women doing yoga during sunset at the beach

 

Thailand is one of the backpacker’s favorite countries. Why not take advantage and take a few days for a spiritual retreat? There are yoga teachers from many parts of the world who organize retreats in the most paradisiac places in the world.

 

People practicing yoga on open air with an ocean view

 

Calm, tranquility and glamor abound in the small town of Phuket. Definitely a place that has become irresistible to practice yoga. Equally important are the classes which are perfectly placed with an ocean view of Andaman.

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