Originated and practiced continuously by yogis and saints, this ancient life science still has prominence in the modern world. In the times when our minds and bodies are fighting the stress of every kind, yoga and meditation come as a great rescue. They both relieve the mind and body of the physical and psychological stress, prepares us to face them and gain the benefit of holistic life.
The credit of systematizing yoga and meditation goes to Sage Patanjali, who compiled the best of the disciplines 2,000 years ago and wrote Yoga Sutra based on this highest yogic practice. In this, he has recommended 8 stages of yoga discipline for the attainment of physical, mental and spiritual health.
When all the wellness techniques, postures, asanas and healing culminate into one form, Yoga comes into being. A discipline to attain spiritual insight and harmony in life, yoga is a holistic philosophy applied for the peaceful coexistence of mind, body and spirit.
The benefits of yoga are tremendous. It is good for increasing muscle strength, flexibility and stamina of the physical self. It can even help in reducing weight and keep the body in shape by burning the excess fat of the body. It also helps stimulate the immunity of the body and keeps it free from diseases. The exercise also helps improving good blood circulation in the body and keeps the health in check.
Yoga also keeps the brain healthy. With the use of breathing exercises or Pranayama and meditation, this discipline enhances the self esteem, confidence, concentration power, creativity and lessens worries. Overall benefits provide relaxation and relief from anxieties.
With such great benefits, Yoga is evolving as a popular way to wellness. Presently, it is not just a widely accepted wellness format in India, but is also followed worldwide for its comprehensive benefits.
This global inclination towards Yoga is also pulling the world towards India for Yoga and Meditation tours. The country forms an ideal base to learn authentic yoga postures and techniques through workshops and tours. India yoga tours provide a holistic experience combining yoga, meditation and travel together for a soothing and rejuvenating experience in finding the real self.
During such tours, the tourists travel to the destinations famous for yoga and meditation retreats where they can stay for a desired period of time. There they relieve their bodies and minds of unwanted stress and relive the true potentials of revitalized existence. Daily yoga sessions in the morning and noon form the prominent highlights of yoga and meditation tours in India.