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Yoga and meditation have been a part of the Indian culture
for centuries. The earliest written texts on yoga were on
dry leaves and parchments, most of which have got lost though
historians believe that yoga developed as a science during
the Indus Valley Civilization.
The earliest mention of the term 'yoga' is found in the Rig
Veda. The sacred Bhagwad Gita mentions yoga and meditation
as a path to sacrificing ego by attaining knowledge. Modern
Yoga in India traces its origin to sage Patanjali's work:
"Yoga Sutras."
Some popular yoga concepts in India are: Agni Yoga, Ashtanga
Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga (i.e. commonly practiced today),
Kriya yoga, Natya Yoga, Siddha Yoga, Naropa Yogas, Vini yoga
and Yoga Nidra.
Yoga and meditation practices aim at cleansing ones mind
and body through spiritual awakening and remedial exercises.
In fact meditation is one of the five aspects of yoga.
The age-old principle of yoga is not to let the mind wander
with confused thoughts and concentrate on an intelligent idea,
spiritual thought or prayer for a while without deviating.
The idea is to be at peace and revitalizing energy centers
within the body. Meditation can be broken up into three stages:
Chakra, Yantra and Mantra.
Concepts of Yoga and meditation in India are associated with
relaxing till you attain inner peace and freedom from worldly
cares.
Travel to a scenic Himalayan destinations in North India
or tour emerald green Kerala and meditate in peace, with good
thoughts in the midst of sheer natural splendor with little
or no human population close by.
There are several yoga and meditation centers located in different
parts of India. Enroll for refreshing Vipassana yoga courses;
meditate on the banks of Ganges in Haridwar or stay at a yoga
ashram in Rishikesh for a while. Rishikesh of course is known
as the yoga capital of India.
Discover a new and improved you, be at peace and feel healthful
on a yoga and meditation tour in India.
Ayurveda Flexi Tours offers online reservation for Yoga and
Meditation in India. For details please fill up the form given
below.
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