Why should you take your 200 hour yoga teacher Training in Rishikesh?

Rishikesh, a small city in the state of Uttarakhand in northern of India, is known as the yoga capital of the world and for obvious reasons. Yoga, as we know it, is believed to have emerged here some 5,000 years ago during the Indus-Sarasvati Valley civilization. Sages and scholars have been practicing and teaching yoga science through various written and verbal forms in and around the country since the inception of this discipline.

Here is what you get when you decide to pursue your 200 hour yoga teacher Training in Rishikesh:

The Best Yoga Training from the Traditional Gurus of Yoga

The fact that yoga emerged in this part of the country and is practiced widely in Rishikesh is proof that this is where you can find the most traditional practices of yoga and meditation. Gurus here come from various schools of yoga – Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Bikram and many more. Unlike in the west or other parts of the world, yoga taught here is in its purest form with minimal to no modifications. Curriculums here refer to the books and texts of yoga which have been followed for decades.

The Landscape

Rishikesh is situated in the foothills of Himalaya amidst the Shivalik range. Surrounded by one of the holiest rivers as per Hindu mythology and beliefs, River Ganges, the city provides the perfect ambience for a spiritual journey, Just sitting by the banks of the river and practicing self-meditation can yield better results than being locked into the comfort of your home someplace else. The jingles of bells from the many temples scattered in and around the town, the many smiling sages, the book stores and shops showcasing everything yoga from mats to props to books and organic tea and incense sticks truly express that yoga runs deep into the veins of this town.

The Mountain, Waterfalls, and the Caves

As mentioned before, the setting of Rishikesh offers you a great opportunity to travel around and explore the true vicinity of India in a yogic setting. Meditation caves such as the Vashisht Cave and Mauni Baba cave give you an opportunity to meditate and practice yoga in places which are known for the many saints and sages who practiced here and attained their enlightenment.

The Adrenaline

Just because you are in a journey to explore your inner self doesn’t mean you have to give up on the little adventures of life. Rishikesh is one of the only places in India which is famous for its white water rafting, trekking, and hiking. In fact, Rishikesh is the starting point of many famous treks in northern India including Chopta, Gangotri, Chandershila, Valley of Flowers, Roopkund, and Dodital. So if you are a mountain lover, Rishikesh is the place you should be.

The list of why you should pursue your 200 hour yoga teacher Training in Rishikesh is endless and we can go on and on but the fact is that there is no place else like this town to find that perfect balance between your mind, body, and soul and to create awareness. Maybe this is why Rishikesh is known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World.

Manmohan Singh is marketing manager of Yoga Deals Online.