This training will take place at Braham Yoga and Natural Healing, located in Rishikesh, India, 200 kilometers from Delhi. Rishikesh is the world capital of yoga and is also known as known as the "gateway of the gods of the country." According to Hindu mythology, it is the passage that leads to paradise, or at least, it is the entrance to the spiritual heart of India.
The city is of outstanding natural beauty, with the Ganges as a goddess who rules in the middle of the landscape, its emerald color in harmony with the green trees that surrounds the surrounding mountains. It flows gently, turning the seasons. Always majestic, it cleans and takes everything in its path.
Today, Rishikesh styles itself as the yoga capital of the world with masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. Most of this action is in the north of the main town, where the exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation and mind expansion.
In the evening, the breeze blows down the valley, setting temple bells ringing as sadhus, pilgrims, and tourists prepare for the nightly Ganga Aarti.
Risikesh is an appealing nirvana. The pervasive presence of energy radiates from its entire land. Witnessing the evolution of mankind from zero to the present form, the holy land recognizes the future and has become a magnet for spiritually attuned souls.
The serene waterfalls there tell the tale of the cool mountain range lying just ahead of the city. Also, a panoramic view of the Himalayas is available for you to rest your eyes on.
The magic of India attracts millions of visitors each year. Spiritual seekers, yogis, people in search of peace, and tourists - India has something for everyone. Many converge to a small town at the foothills of the Himalayas, which became famous in the West after the stay of the Beatles, Mia Farrow, and other big stars.
Rishikesh is also the starting point for pilgrimages to sacred sites in India, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. In India, since time immemorial, yogis have practiced meditation on the banks of sacred rivers. It is said that the great Yogi Rabhya had an intense practice of yoga on the banks of Ganges in Rishikesh and was rewarded by the appearance of the God Vishnu.
Since then, the town became a favorite of spiritual asceticism. The history of the city abounds with legends of the sages, yogis, and sannyasins who gave up everything to achieve the highest state of yoga.
In Rishikesh today, spiritual seekers from around the world still flock to the city, with the hope of finding the holy grail inside. It has also become a tourist destination of great importance for students of yoga, as they can practice yoga and relax in a welcoming place, adding to the pleasure of being on holiday happiness.
From September to March, you can find stressed affluent Westerners enjoying the atmosphere and idyllic climate there. From May to August, the urban Indian pilgrims are the ones who storm the city. All throughout the year, the city boasts of many schools of yoga for all levels and budget.
Whatever their nationality, visitors can make a pilgrimage to the temple of Nilkanth, try rafting in the Ganges, or meditate in the cave of the sage Vashishta. During their stay, they live according to their inclination and capacity in the many ashrams, hotels, or shelters. They visit the temples and walk along the streets that combine the sound of kirtan and smell fragrant incense.
Rishikesh is the appropriate framework for a demonstration of the different branches of yoga. It is an enchanting place to improve your practice of yoga. The orange robes of Sannyasins (monks) remind visitors that they are in a holy place among the spiritual bookstores, clothing stores, sellers of chai (tea), or restaurants.
