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Some visitors come to India seeking something within themselves, some spiritual calm.
Some enroll in meditation courses, some study the ancient practice of yoga while others
choose social or environmental work. No matter the vehicle all can teach you something
about yourself. Here is a list which is by no means exhaustive of the more popular yoga
and meditation centers in India. We at Travel Information India can assist you if you are
planning to attend these or any other ashram or center. Complete our online reservations
form if you would like details of other ashrams, centers, or schools within India or to
receive information about getting to them.
Some enroll in meditation courses, some study the ancient practice of yoga while others
choose social or environmental work. No matter the vehicle all can teach you something
about yourself. Here is a list which is by no means exhaustive of the more popular yoga
and meditation centers in India. We at Travel Information India can assist you if you are
planning to attend these or any other ashram or center. Complete our online reservations
form if you would like details of other ashrams, centers, or schools within India or to
receive information about getting to them.
Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute
Address: 876/1, 1 Cross, Lakshmipuram, Mysore 570004
Telephone: +91 0821-25558
Founded by K. Patlabhi Jois who is credited with bringing ashtanga yoga to the masses.
They offer yoga and meditation classes suitable for all levels. It is recommended that
you check the availability of classes prior to your arrival.
Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation
Address: Prashanti Kuteeram Residential Campus, Jigani Anekal Taluk, Bangalore
Telephone: +91 080425535
Founded by Dr Nagendra, the foundation espouses the philosophy of Swami
Vivekananda. They offer extensive courses and is famous for its yoga teacher training
program.
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
Address:1107-B1, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411016
Telephone: +91 0212-25656134
Established by the internationally famous B.K.S. Iyengar and named after his wife. The
classes are taught by his daughter and son. They have an extensive library with over
8,000 titles covering a wide range of subjects including philosophy, human anatomy and
physiology, ayurveda, modern medicine, and of course, yoga.
Rishi Yoga Centre
Address: Jogiwara Road, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala 176219
They offer meditation classes and retreats, ayurveda massages and rejuvenation
treatments, and yoga (karma yoga, tantra yoga, white tantra yoga, hatha yoga, ashtanga
yoga, bhakti yoga and raja yoga)
Bihar School of Yoga
Address: Ganga Darshan, Rishikesh, Bihar 811201
Telephone: +91 634422430
Located on the sacred Ganges River, Bihar School of Yoga offers a four month
Certificate Course in Yogic Studies and one year undergraduate and postgraduate
Diploma Course in Yogic Studies. The institute publishes various inexpensive books on
yoga covering topics from asana practice to disease management issues.
The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram
Address: 13th, 4th Cross Street, Ramkrishna Nagar, Chennai 600028
Telephone: +91 044-493 7998
A multi-disciplinary institute, they offer courses of study in Yoga Studies, Yoga Therapy,
Research on Yoga and Publications. Vedavani, a separate unit of KYM is solely
dedicated to the teaching and transmitting of Vedic chanting, and research into its many
aspects.
Tao-Zen Meditation Center
Address: Monte Villa, Murrod Vaddo, Candolim Beach Road, Candolim, Bardez
403515 Goa
They offer drop-in yoga classes as well as Tibetan Five Rites of Rejuvenation (The Five
Tibetans), Dhyana Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Sitting and Walking Zen Meditation, and
Kundalini meditation. Yoga mats are provided.
Tushita Meditation Centre
Address: McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176219
Telephone: +91 1892 -221866
Here one can study and practice Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition, go on
a personal or group retreat, or take pre-ordination classes.
The Root Institute for Wisdom Culture
Address: P.O. Bodhgaya, Gaya District, Bihar 824231
Telephone: +91 (631) 2200714
Located in Bodh Gaya just minutes away from The Great Stupa of Buddha's
enlightenment, The Root Institute has the facilities for personal or group retreats and
regularly offers meditation courses and workshops in the Tibetan Mahayana tradition.
Address: 876/1, 1 Cross, Lakshmipuram, Mysore 570004
Telephone: +91 0821-25558
Founded by K. Patlabhi Jois who is credited with bringing ashtanga yoga to the masses.
They offer yoga and meditation classes suitable for all levels. It is recommended that
you check the availability of classes prior to your arrival.
Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation
Address: Prashanti Kuteeram Residential Campus, Jigani Anekal Taluk, Bangalore
Telephone: +91 080425535
Founded by Dr Nagendra, the foundation espouses the philosophy of Swami
Vivekananda. They offer extensive courses and is famous for its yoga teacher training
program.
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
Address:1107-B1, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411016
Telephone: +91 0212-25656134
Established by the internationally famous B.K.S. Iyengar and named after his wife. The
classes are taught by his daughter and son. They have an extensive library with over
8,000 titles covering a wide range of subjects including philosophy, human anatomy and
physiology, ayurveda, modern medicine, and of course, yoga.
Rishi Yoga Centre
Address: Jogiwara Road, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala 176219
They offer meditation classes and retreats, ayurveda massages and rejuvenation
treatments, and yoga (karma yoga, tantra yoga, white tantra yoga, hatha yoga, ashtanga
yoga, bhakti yoga and raja yoga)
Bihar School of Yoga
Address: Ganga Darshan, Rishikesh, Bihar 811201
Telephone: +91 634422430
Located on the sacred Ganges River, Bihar School of Yoga offers a four month
Certificate Course in Yogic Studies and one year undergraduate and postgraduate
Diploma Course in Yogic Studies. The institute publishes various inexpensive books on
yoga covering topics from asana practice to disease management issues.
The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram
Address: 13th, 4th Cross Street, Ramkrishna Nagar, Chennai 600028
Telephone: +91 044-493 7998
A multi-disciplinary institute, they offer courses of study in Yoga Studies, Yoga Therapy,
Research on Yoga and Publications. Vedavani, a separate unit of KYM is solely
dedicated to the teaching and transmitting of Vedic chanting, and research into its many
aspects.
Tao-Zen Meditation Center
Address: Monte Villa, Murrod Vaddo, Candolim Beach Road, Candolim, Bardez
403515 Goa
They offer drop-in yoga classes as well as Tibetan Five Rites of Rejuvenation (The Five
Tibetans), Dhyana Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Sitting and Walking Zen Meditation, and
Kundalini meditation. Yoga mats are provided.
Tushita Meditation Centre
Address: McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176219
Telephone: +91 1892 -221866
Here one can study and practice Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition, go on
a personal or group retreat, or take pre-ordination classes.
The Root Institute for Wisdom Culture
Address: P.O. Bodhgaya, Gaya District, Bihar 824231
Telephone: +91 (631) 2200714
Located in Bodh Gaya just minutes away from The Great Stupa of Buddha's
enlightenment, The Root Institute has the facilities for personal or group retreats and
regularly offers meditation courses and workshops in the Tibetan Mahayana tradition.
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