| India is a spiritually rich country, and a land with a | | | | where the art form was born. Yoga is as much about |
| wealth of holy places, traditions and rituals. As the | | | | your physical well being as it is your mental, and yoga |
| birthplace of Buddhism and Hinduism, the spiritual and | | | | students in India are sure to leave refreshed, relaxed |
| philosophical tenets of these religions have played an | | | | and in a peaceful state of mind. |
| important role in shaping the culture, way of life and | | | | - Meditation courses. Meditation as practiced in India is |
| philosophy of the Indian people. This deep spirituality | | | | related to the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, |
| has also been coveted by foreigners who are | | | | who is said to have achieved enlightenment while |
| increasingly escaping from the Western world for | | | | meditating under a Bodhi tree. Buddhist meditation is |
| sanctification and enlightenment. The quest for this | | | | about transforming the mind and using it to explore |
| spiritual clarification and enrichment has taken many | | | | your inner self. For those seeking enlightenment and |
| forms, and spiritual tourism is one of the most popular | | | | inner self discovery, there are a number of meditation |
| forms of travel in India today. If you're looking to | | | | retreats and courses available all over India, many with |
| experience the world's spiritual cradle for yourself, here | | | | Ashram or monastery walls for maximised results. |
| are a few of the most popular spiritual tourism options. | | | | Because meditation is so closely tied to yoga, many |
| With cheap flights available, investing in your spiritual | | | | courses or yoga schools will also offer meditation and |
| well-being in India is a cost effective and elevating | | | | vice versa. |
| holiday choice. | | | | - Tour of sacred sites. The syncretism of Indian religion |
| - Yoga courses. The ultimate in physical and mental | | | | means that the country is covered in religious, holy and |
| therapy, yoga was developed in India over 5,000 years | | | | sacred sites. From ancient Buddhist monasteries, to |
| ago and continues to be a celebrated tradition and | | | | holy Hindu cities there is a spiritual experience for |
| system of exercise that is practiced and enjoyed | | | | everyone at one of the country's many spiritual sites. |
| throughout the country. Those wishing to learn, | | | | Whether you visit them yourself or on an organised |
| experience or perfect their yoga skills will find a wide | | | | tour, visiting these sacred sites will allow you to |
| variety of courses available all over the country. From | | | | experience the history, power and strength of Indian |
| casual classes, to beginner and instructor courses | | | | religiosity. |
| there is a yoga experience for all levels in the land | | | | |