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Why Rishikesh is called the yoga capital of the world?

Rishikesh is a small scenic town situated at the foot of the Himalayas along the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is a religious and historic town, also known as Yoganagari, which basically means the ‘City of Yoga’. This town has been home to many rishis and saints over the years. Rishikesh is one of the best destinations to visit for the art of yoga and spirituality especially if you are looking at yoga teacher training.

Today Rishikesh is known as the Yoga Capital of the World, and all for good reason. This is the holy city where ashrams have a peaceful environment and landscape and the sacred river Ganges flows. This city is the home to the annual International Yoga Festival which is held in early spring and this festival attracts yoga enthusiasts from across the world. The town of Rishikesh is also an ideal destination for the people who also are interested in adventure, meditation, and yoga as it provides a peaceful and natural environment to focus on your yoga practice. Read on to know why yogis and students from all over from all over the world visit Rishikesh to learn and practice yoga teacher training:

Rishikesh is a Community of Reputed Yoga Gurus-

Rishikesh is the holiest place for the Hindus. Saints who have been visiting the city for many years have mastery in yogic arts. Many reputed yoga gurus such as Swami Shivanand, Guru Vashishtha, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, etc. have chosen the holy city for their spiritual practices. Here, you can find many courses for yoga teacher training and learn from the best!
Rishikesh is a center for yoga retreats and yoga teacher training- Rishikesh having a rich yoga and spiritual heritage is home to the most reputed yoga schools all over the world. You can opt to simply experience yoga by attending a couple of simple beginner classes or even get a yoga teacher training certification, there are so many options available for everyone!

Rishikesh is Located in the Middle of Nature-

Situated at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Rishikesh has lush greenery, fresh air and pristine waters to offer to its visitors. The local authorities here have taken special steps to check the pollution levels to make sure the natural beauty of this town remains the same. While there are some yoga institutes which are in the middle of the city, there are many which are situated away from the hustle bustle of the city life. These schools provide for the perfect environment for yoga enthusiasts from all over the world to practice and learn the art of yoga in peace amidst nature.

Rishikesh radiates overwhelming spiritual energy-

It is strongly believed that the spiritual energy of town is elevated on account of Ganga. Thousands and thousands of yogis who have spent their lives here have only added to the spiritual energy of this holy town.

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