Though yoga has become a popular workout in the Western world over the past fifty years or so, its roots are in ancient India, where the practice has existed for hundreds upon hundreds of years. It’s a sacred art of body, mind, and soul that truly reaches its pinnacle in the country of its birthplace.
Thousands of yogis from all over the world travel to India for yoga pilgrimages annually, connecting to both their inner selves as well as to the roots of the yogic tradition.
If you’re a new or established practitioner of yoga who wants to take their practice to the next level, consider visiting these tried and true locales in India where you’re bound to expand and enlighten your yoga practice.
Rishikesh
The world capital of yoga
Goa
Beachside paradise
Mysore
Birthplace of modern yoga
Pune
Self-development haven
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Dharamshala
Majestic by the mountainside