Yoga & Wellbeing in India

India wellness centers have taken medical tourism to the next level, and are popping up all over India. It's at a wellness center that you'll be able to pursue physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. You'll find most of these centers in southern India, particularly in the states of Kerala and Karnataka. This article outlines the best ones.

This 100 year old villa in south Goa, which has been architecturally restored and transformed, is a nourishing haven for mind, body, and spirit. There's an Ayurvedic spa on site.

These top Kerala Ayurvedic resorts are all well managed, and have an excellent range of properly administered Ayurvedic treatments. Not only can you rejuvenate your body, you can have a wonderful vacation at the same time.

Feeling stressed? Many travelers like to take time out to study Vipassana in India. Here are the top centers for Vipassana meditation in India.

India has always been a popular destination with spiritual seekers who flock to the country's many ashrams. Every ashram is different though, so which one to choose? This guide to 6 popular ashrams in India will give you some ideas as to what's on offer.

Reiki Grandmaster Rittu Sood is a tiny but bubbly woman overflowing with love, compassion, and understanding. The substantial 15 years that Rittu has devoted to giving and teaching Reiki, combined with the strength of her healing energy and magical way of imparting knowledge, make it a pleasure to learn from her.

The spa industry in India has seen some phenomenal growth in recent years, making India a hot destination for spa lovers. You'll find everything from exotic destination spas in the mountains, to luxurious resort spas at the beach.

Whether you'd like an ayurvedic massage, aromatherapy, or facial and body treatment, there are some excellent luxury spas in Mumbai to cater for all your needs. Many spas also have private suites for couples, so you can enjoy relaxing with your loved one.

Antara Spa in Mumbai advertises itself as a luxury day spa that provides a relaxing environment, in peaceful tranquil surroundings. It certainly doesn't disappoint. Antara Spa did an excellent job of appealing to all of my senses, and leaving me feeling wonderfully refreshed.

There are many yoga centers in India, which provide everything from in depth courses to flexible drop-in classes. As the style of yoga and approach to teaching varies at each center, it's important to give proper thought to your needs before applying. This list of traditional yoga schools in India will give you an idea of what's on offer.

Every year, thousands of people flock to study yoga in Mysore. It's one of the most popular destinations for yoga in India, and over the years has achieved world-wide recognition as a center for Ashtanga yoga.

If you want to study yoga in India but aren't keen on the idea of going to an ashram, you might want to consider Yoga Republic as an alternative.

Are you a bit baffled by all the different types of yoga out there? Need help picking a style that's right for you? While different styles of yoga are all based on the same poses, there are some major differences between them. Find the style of yoga that will best suit your body and personality here.

Ayurvedic treatment centers have started popping up everywhere in India, due to the growth in medical tourism in recent years. Ayurvedic resorts have become popular destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation, while ayurvedic hospitals cater for people seeking ayurvedic treatment for more serious health problems.

This selection of albums, which blend blend ancient chants with modern orchestration, are a great way to soothe your nerves at the end of a hard day’s work, meditate or even sleep.

Here’s a selection of books that bring out the greatness of character and spiritual wisdom of India's most revered woman gurus.

To read Sri Aurobindo is to experience the consciousness that lies at the heart of the Truth of existence. Here are a few enlightening books that can help bridge the gap between life and the spirit.

This ashram teaches the practice of Integral Yoga. It's located in Pondicherry, around 3 hours south of Chennai on the Bay of Bengal.

Sivananda Yoga is a form of hatha yoga that was developed by Swami Sivananda Saraswati. Various Vedanta Centres and Ashrams are located around India.

Auroville is an international experimental community that aims to develop a harmonious environment by implementing socially useful projects. It's been in existence for 40 years and is made up of a number of settlements around Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

This is the ashram of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, better known as the 'Hugging Mother'. It's located in Kerala, in southern India.

Sathya Sai Baba has three ashrams in south India that teach spirituality, morality, and active service. A significant part of the program consists of devotional chanting and singing. His followers consider him to be an avatar and reincarnation of the saint Sai Baba of Shirdi.

This ashram is the main center for teaching the Art of Living courses, founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The focus of the Art of Living is a rhythmic breathing practice called Sudarshan Kriya. The ashram is located in Bangalore.