It seems obvious that the best place in the world to train to be a yoga instructor is in yoga’s birthplace of India. But India is a big country, with lot of options for enthusiasts. So why not start at the “world capital of yoga”, Rishikesh? Here are some compelling reasons why.
It costs less. Taking a 200-hour yoga teacher training in India would cost the same as taking a retreat elsewhere in the world. Food and accommodation are covered while you are participating in a teacher training, and many programs run about 3 months. The cost of living in India, in general, is a lot less than most other places in the world, so you are really getting a bang for your buck. You just have to get yourself there! The instructors are certified and can help you learn how to build your yoga practice.
You learn from the best. Rishikesh-based yoga instructors teach from a 5,000-year-old discipline (yoga has been around that long). You will immerse yourself in the sights, the smells and the culture of yoga in the heart of where it all began – India. Rishikesh is a small city. It is also one of the holiest places in the country, so alcohol and anything other than vegetarian meals is virtually nonexistent.
You meet great people. Others in your yoga teacher training in Rishikesh might come from every other corner in the world. Not only will you be learning to teach authentic yoga practices, but you will be able to interact with fellow yoga students from all walks of life, and from many different cultures. It really is a multicultural experience and one you will take with you for the rest of your life. No doubt you will make life-long friends here.
Choose from a variety of yoga practices and skill levels. Rishikesh is the home of Hatha Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga. With Vedic spiritual history and yogic ashram culture, it is a complete spiritual energy and healing tradition. Not only will you learn discipline, but your balance and posture will greatly improve.
The Ganges River. Take a holy dip in this famous river, and become renewed! Taking a bath in the pure, clean Ganges waters is a meditative experience unto itself. Mother River Ganga is one of the most sacred freshwater sources in the world, where the waters originate from the Glacier of Himalaya Gangotri. Whitewater rafting is also enjoyed here!
Experience the whole of India at its best. During your “downtime” which is usually one full day per week, you will have the opportunity to experience India. You will visit temples, see monkeys, visit other ashrams and drink delicious chai tea. The vegetarian food is arguably the best in the world, made fresh by local vendors who take pride in their creations. (But if you just want pizza or ice cream at times, you can find that here, too!) The people of India are the most welcoming and always eager to lend a helping hand.
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