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California: The Cradle of Western Yoga

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How did California become the yoga capital of the west?

California was the epicenter of the hippie culture in the 1960s, a movement that perfectly aligned with the spiritual ideology brought by several yoga gurus to America during that decade. It was just a perfect match that was well adopted by the Golden State; since then, California has never looked back and is the trendsetter when it comes to healthy living and wellness.

Who is one of these gurus who came to California?

Yogi Bhajan might be one of the most famous. He settled in California in 1968 to teach Kundalini Yoga. He not only introduced this yoga style to the USA, but he was also actively engaged in various political and religious issues that contributed to the expansion of the yoga practice in the west.

What kind of yoga retreats are there in California?

Literally, you can find any sort of yoga holiday in California. From budget retreats, to the most luxurious getaways; from breaks for beginners, to courses for yoga teachers. And all kinds of yoga styles are also here; indeed, it is said that the Vinyasa Flow was invented in Los Angeles!

Did you know?

San Francisco International Airport was the first one to have a yoga studio for travelers to practice before their flight.

Tips: Short Yoga Weekend & Breaks in California

Best time to visit:

May to October

Popular yoga cities:

Encinitas, Santa Margarita, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Joshua Tree

Popular yoga spots:

Liberation Yoga (Los Angeles), Laughing Lotus Yoga Center, The Pad Studios, (San Francisco)

Yoga Fact:

California has one of the highest ratios of yoga studios per square miles in the US

Recommended Yoga Festivals:

Bhakti Fest (Joshua Tree, CA in September), Sat Nam Fest (Joshua Tree, CA in April), Wanderlust (North Lake Tahoe in July)

Popular attractions:

Top 12 retreats in California

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