PHOTOS

29 NOV 2014

The world's capital of Yoga

The Yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh in India is where spirituality and adventure collide. 

 
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The world's capital of Yoga
The Ganges that runs through Rishiken is azure in colour — so bright and clear like an ocean. —Tigerbabe / Makefriends Yoga studio
The world's capital of Yoga
Two suspension bridges link both sides: the Ram Jhula (pictured) and the Laxman Chula. —Tigerbabe / Makefriends Yoga studio
The world's capital of Yoga
The town has a mix of spirituality and Indian liveliness. — Kong Rithdee
The world's capital of Yoga
Rishikesh has over 300 yoga schools. An increasing number of Thai yoga enthusiasts are travelling to this town. — Kong Rithdee
The world's capital of Yoga
Sawi Yoganand leads a yoga class in the town. — Kong Rithdee
The world's capital of Yoga
Yoga on the beach, with the backdrop of the mountain ranges that lead up to the Himalaya, is an activity that no enthusiasts would want to miss. — Tigerbabe / Makefriends Yoga studio
The world's capital of Yoga
Every evening on the bank of the Ganges, the Hindu ceremony of light, or arti, is performed by devout locals and joined by international visitors. The ceremony is an expression of faith and love to the gods. — Tigerbabe / Makefriends Yoga studio
The world's capital of Yoga
The waterway boasts mid-level rapids that is navigable and thrilling even for first times. —Tigerbabe / Makefriends Yoga studio