Yoga originated in India. The word Yoga means 'Union' in Sanskrit - the ancient Indian Language. To provide a simple definition for
Yoga, Yoga is the sublime union affected between physical faculties and the spirit. Most people misconcieve it as merely a set of
exercising postures. The physical activity is only the minor part of it.
Streamlining the spiritual resources so as to make them function
in a supercharged pace and rythm is the major task attained by yoga. It provides strength and flexibility to the body as well as exotic
boost in awareness, magnificent enhancement to the will power and overall sense of well being.
Asanas, are the common name for the physical activity carried out as part of yoga. In the west, in most contries, the words Yoga and
Asanas are used interchangeably.
There are quite a few different Yoga traditions, and while the spirit remain the same across different traditions the methods and intricate
tactics of practise vary widely from teacher to teacher. Yoga taught in a physical rehabilitation center may concentrate on the workout
side of it while that taught at a traditional Yoga center tend to relish the tackling of spiritual and mental entities.
The physical workout by itself is performed in different pace and style to accommodate specific needs. The poses shall be done in
rapid succession so that the body heat is released and surplus energy is burned out, or it can be done in a slow pace to buildup
stamina and develop extreme flexibility of the muscles.
Apart from the physical workout sessions Yoga Classes may also include meditation, instructions on various breathing techniques,
and inspirational reading by the teacher. The student may opt to use the low level physical activity as the gateway for stepping into the
superior realm of spiritual ecstacy, or rather remain contend with the feel-great amplitude provided by the bodily exercises.
Sai Yoga is a Traditional Yoga teaching and meditation center endeavouring to bridge both the aptitudes. Physical and spiritual
variations of Yoga are provided not according to the temperament of the teacher but depending on the specific needs of the student.
Both planes are given somewhat equal devotion, the swing towards the one or other is administered according to carefully charted
schedule and exogism.
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About Rishikesh
Rishikesh, a most tranquil place in northern Uttarakhand, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges, is often claimed as the `Yoga Capital of the World' Back in the 1960s Rishikesh gained instant fame as the site where The Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It is an excellent place to meditate and study yoga
The town of Rishikesh lies in the foothills of the Garhwal region. It is the gateway to the upper Garhwal region and the starting point for pilgrim routes to the four dhams of Uttarakhand-Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Ganga flows through the town and is worshipped here. After this it descends to the plains at Haridwar.The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. The River side is dotted by the ashrams of Sadhus and sages.
Area: 11.20 sq.km.
Altitude: 356 meters.
Temperature: (deg C) Summer - Max.44.4, Min.29;
Winter: - Max.32.2, Min.18.3.
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
• Air : The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 25 kms. Vayudoot services operates from Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly Grant).
• Rail: Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar (24 kms), to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and other cities.
Streamlining the spiritual resources so as to make them function
in a supercharged pace and rythm is the major task attained by yoga. It provides strength and flexibility to the body as well as exotic
boost in awareness, magnificent enhancement to the will power and overall sense of well being.
heat is released and surplus energy is burned out, or it can be done in a slow pace to buildup
stamina and develop extreme flexibility of the muscles.