It’s international yoga day, guys! If you are on the other side of the fence, then don’t worry, we are on the same page. So, get geared up for a new workout routine. We want you to experience yoga at it’s best if this is the first time you are trying it. We have rounded up ten yoga centres in India where you can holistically embrace the power of yoga.
We did some research and found these centres that will make yoga your go-to workout choice:
1. The Yoga Institute
The yoga institute is located in Santacruz, Mumbai and is one of the oldest organised centres for yoga in the world. It was founded by Shri Yogendraji in 1918 with a belief that the benefits of yoga should be shared with all. He was known as Father of Modern Yoga Renaissance, as he emphasised on on teaching yoga as a way of life instead of being just a solution for people’s health problems.
Speciality: It not only serves thousand people daily through training, health benefits and consultations but also offers Yoga teacher-training courses. It has published books on yoga therapy, asanas, pranayama, couples counselling, traditional scriptures, ethics for everyday life, and a variety of other subjects on yoga education.
Website: http://theyogainstitute.org/
2. Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI)
Located in the Pune, Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute was established in 1975. Yogacharya B.K.S.Iyengar conceptualised a unique form of teaching yoga by finding the meaning of the yoga sutras through his practical search and regular yoga practice. His style of teaching yoga is called Iyengar Yoga.
Speciality: Iyengar Yoga uses props that were designed by Yogacharya B.K.S.Iyengar, such as wooden gadgets, belts, ropes helps the practitioner to achieve perfection in any asana.
Website: http://bksiyengar.com/
3. Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan Ashram has yoga programs focus on traditional ancient yogic discipline as taught by the rishis and sages and hence is spiritually oriented.
Speciality: They offer yoga programs from beginners to Teacher Training Courses throughout the year.
Website: http://www.parmarth.org/yoga/
4. Bikram Yoga Studios
Bikram’s Yoga College of India was founded by Bikram Choudhury. Bikram Yoga was conceptualised and developed by him from Hatha Yoga through 26 postures sequence.
Speciality: Affiliated Bikram Yoga Studios are located around the world. The 26 postures systematically work every part of the body. It provides all the internal organs, all the veins, all the ligaments, and all the muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function.
Website: https://www.bikramyoga.com/
5. Shri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute
The Institute was an initiation of Yogacharya Shri K. Pattabhi Jois who used to follow the ancient system of Yoga that was taught by Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta, known as Ashtanga Yoga.
Speciality: Emphasis on main components of Ashtanga Yoga.
Website: http://kpjayi.org/
6. Anshuka Yoga
Anshuka Yoga was founded by Anshuka Parwani, who is a certified yoga instructor and has a famous clientele—Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Malaika Arora Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and many other celebrities.
Speciality: Focuses on modern yoga techniques like Aerial Yoga and Yogalates along with traditional yoga.
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4gag6NoyUl0IZE_1kHKCpQ?sub_confirmation=1
7. The Yoga House
It is a unique place that houses a yoga studio, a boutique and a health food restaurant. It offers yoga classes every week, with various styles that incorporate practices derived from ancient and traditional sources.
Speciality: Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Pranayama, Sivananda Yoga and Vinyasa Flow.
Website: http://www.yogahouse.in/
8. Yogacara
Founded in 2010 by Radhika Vachani, Yogacara was a tribute Yogacharya B.K.S.Iyengar, who conceptualised Iyengar Yoga. It offers Yoga Teacher Training, Mind Workshops, Transformative Learning Programs, and Courses in Ayurveda.
Speciality: Iyengar Yoga
Website: http://yogacara.in/index.php
9. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
It is an autonomous organisation that comes under Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. The Institute focuses on planning, training, promotion and coordination of Yoga Education, Therapy and Research. It aims to promote Yoga philosophy and traditional practices.
Speciality: Educational programmes and research activities, along with yoga practices,
Website: http://www.yogamdniy.nic.in/index.aspx
10. The Yoga Studio by Seema Sondhi
Seema Sondhi founded The Yoga studio at Delhi in 2001. She is a certified yoga instructor who has now become a wellness expert and lifestyle guru.
Speciality: Focus on Ashtanga Yoga that also incorporates the traditional form of Pranayama (breathing technique), Savasana (relaxation), Dhyana (meditation) and Chanting.
Website: http://www.theyogastudio.info
If you know any other yoga centres that you would like to share with us, then comment below. Happy Yoga Day!