Located on the banks of the Ganges River, in the foothills of the Himalayas, the ancient town of Rishikesh is the most famous destination for yoga holidays in India. As well as yoga, many ashrams in Rishikesh provide classes in meditation, Vedic heritage, and the Bhagavad-Gita. Sivananda Ashram and Parmarth Niketan are two of the most highly regarded yoga centres in Rishikesh.
If you want to enjoy beautiful tropical beaches as well as yoga, Goa might be the perfect destination for your next yoga holiday in India. Situated on the country's western coast, this former Portuguese colony boasts several outstanding ashrams and retreats, where you can enrol in casual classes or longer programs, such as yoga teacher training.
Nestled in Himachal Pradesh's spectacular Kangra Valley, Dharamshala is renowned for being the headquarters of the Dalai Llama, as well as one of India's foremost yoga destinations. Local ashrams and retreats in Dharamshala teach a variety of yoga styles including Iyengar, Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, and the programs that they offer range from drop-in classes to extended retreats and teacher training.
