Overview
Yog Niketan Rishikesh was founded by the master Swami Yogeshwarananda Paramahamsa. He was a master of Raja Yoga and remains the only Indian to have been given the Honorary Presidency of the International League of Yoga under the auspices of UNESCO; he demonstrated the power of yoga in practice by stopping his heart and starting it again. Yoga is a rational discipline with powerful tools for governing the will, intended to bring physical and mental energies together.
Yog Niketan is well known and is one of the oldest yoga institutions in Rishikesh. Its new wing — the Institute of Yoga — is ready to offer genuine teaching and training in yoga with both a traditional and a modern approach.
HISTORY
Yog Niketan offers you a unique combination of traditional skills and practices handed down through generations, together with high-class modern comfort. Yog Niketan gives its guests from India and around the world a unique experience of Ayurveda; this retreat has the perfect setting, resting in the lap of the quiet, strikingly beautiful Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand.
Combining ancient traditions with advanced technology, Yog Niketan offers a blend of medical and holistic therapy, providing everything needed for the full restoration of body and mind, as well as rest in stunning surroundings.
Our centres offer various courses of yoga and meditation to meet students’ different needs and timeframes. There are weekly yoga classes for beginners and continuing students, intensive yoga courses, yoga teacher training courses, therapy courses, yoga for children and yoga for women.
We are a traditional yoga ashram with a mission to teach classical yoga. We invite everyone to come to our ashram; we learn from all traditions and actively promote unity in diversity through interfaith and inter-denominational dialogue, including from the perspective of science and art. We seek to foster outer peace through inner peace, sharing the wisdom and practice of yoga and encouraging a positive shift in consciousness on this planet.
Our ashrams provide a spiritual refuge in which to live and learn under the guidance of a teacher.
Our mission is to spread peace, health and joy through yoga. We invite everyone to visit our ashrams and centres to learn not only how yoga can help keep the body healthy, but also how the philosophy of yoga, applied in daily life, can help preserve calm of mind and spirit.
YOGA AND MEDITATION
The science of yoga is one of the most ancient treasures of Indian culture, tradition and heritage. Yoga is mentioned in the Upanishads — the later part of the Vedas — which form the philosophical foundation of the science of yoga. This divine science of yoga has been practised in India for thousands of years.
Yogic meditation is the art and science of systematically observing, accepting, understanding and learning each of the levels of our being, so that we can coordinate and integrate these aspects of ourselves and rest in the direct experience of the centre of consciousness.
The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “yuj”, which means “to unite” or “to join”. Yoga is therefore union with God, in order to live a conscious, peaceful and balanced life. Passed down through generations by yogis, rishis (sages) and seers, it works as a means of offering liberation and the expansion of human consciousness.
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual discipline that brings together a combination of processes to achieve a holistic sense of well-being. Its main aim remains to reach a heightened sense of calm and wholesome happiness for oneself and for everything around us.
The word “yoga” means “to unite” and comes from the Sanskrit word “yuj”, meaning “to join”. The purpose of yoga is thus to join the jiva (the individual soul) with Bhagavan (the Supreme Soul). Union with the Absolute frees the soul from the veil of Maya, allowing it to realise its true nature. The Garuda Purana defines yoga as follows:
Yoga has no age barrier. Whether someone is at the threshold of life, in the spring of youth, or has grown old — anyone can practise it, as there are no limiting factors. Regardless of cultural and religious background, the practice of yoga has the power to attune body and mind to the laws of nature and to infinite divinity, and it develops the practitioner’s whole personality. Yoga is a rational discipline with powerful tools for overcoming a weary mind and making use of physical and mental energies. It greatly helps the seeker move swiftly towards the Divine.
The greatness of yoga is also discussed by Lord Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita 6.46:
- तपस्विभ्योऽधिको योगी ज्ञानिभ्योऽपि मतोऽधिकः ।
- कर्मिभ्यश्चाधिको योगी तस्माद्योगी भवार्जुन ॥४६॥
- tapasvibhyo ‘dhiko yogi
- jnanibhyo ‘pi mato ‘dhikah
- karmibhyash chadhiko yogi
- tasmad yogi bhavarjuna
- A yogi is greater than the ascetic, greater than the philosopher and greater than one who seeks the fruits of his labour. Therefore, O Arjuna, whatever may come, become a yogi.
Physiological benefits:
- Deep rest — measured by a lower metabolic rate, a lower heart rate and reduced strain on the heart.
- Lower levels of cortisol and lactate, two chemicals associated with stress.
- Fewer free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that can damage tissue. Improved blood pressure.
- Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistance correlates with higher levels of stress and anxiety.
- A fall in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is linked to cardiovascular disease.
- Improved airflow to the lungs, which makes breathing easier and slows the ageing process.
Psychological benefits:
- Greater coherence of brain waves and greater creativity.
- Reduced anxiety and depression.
- Less irritability and moodiness.
- Improved learning ability and memory.
- A heightened feeling of vitality and rejuvenation.
- Greater happiness and emotional stability.
With all this in mind, why do we still so often breathe shallowly … aimlessly … without conscious thought? I am probably writing this more for myself, because I struggle when things do not go smoothly, and I admit that I fret over small things. If I am carrying a heavy load of obligations on my shoulders, I try to use my yogic breathing and the teachings of my gurus, and I turn to faith in the divine universal principles of karma, trusting that it will carry me through the waves of life.
Our yoga uses the body and the breath to reach your inner essence, releasing the spine so that your inner flow of energy can move freely from below upwards. Our classes are well known for their precision, our teachers for their compassion, and our practice for its immediate bliss and deep healing power. Our yoga is a sophisticated system with highly qualified teachers and close attention to consciousness.
‘Like a finely tuned wind instrument, our body needs oxygen in order to sing and play. The sweeter the quality of the breath, the sweeter the quality of harmony in our lives. Whether you practise yoga as physical exercise or take it as a whole philosophy of life, the breath is the heart of everything. The beginning, the middle. The end. And whatever comes after that. Our advice … Breathe, bend, blossom!
Location of the Yog Niketan centre
Yog Niketan is in the town of Rishikesh, considered the main centre for the study of yoga. The retreat has a perfect setting in the lap of the quiet, strikingly beautiful slopes of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
Services of the yoga centre
Combining ancient traditions with advanced technology, the Yog Niketan centre offers a blend of medical and holistic therapy. It provides everything needed for the full restoration of body and mind, as well as rest in stunning surroundings.
Yog Niketan Rishikesh Ayurvedic centre offers the following services:
- Traditional hatha yoga
- Ashtanga Vinyasa
- Yoga therapy
- Pranayama
- Acupressure
- Ayurvedic spa
The Yog Niketan Rishikesh Ayurvedic clinic offers a wide variety of yoga and meditation courses to meet different needs and fit the time available. There are weekly yoga classes for beginners and continuing students, intensive yoga courses, yoga teacher training courses, therapy courses, yoga for children and yoga for women.
*Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual discipline. It brings together a combination of processes to achieve a holistic sense of well-being. Its main aim remains to reach a heightened sense of calm and full happiness within oneself and in everything around.
Accommodation at the Yog Niketan centre
- 14 rooms with a view of the Ganges
- Rooms with air conditioning and modern conveniences
- Free Wi-Fi at the hotel
- 24-hour satellite TV — entertainment and news
- Check-in at any time of day
- In-house laundry
- Car park
- A travel desk for every need
- Delicious and wholesome food
- Laundry service
- An Ayurvedic doctor’s consultation on call
- 24-hour room service
- Hot and cold water
The centre has 23 luxurious rooms, each magnificently designed to provide the greatest comfort and spirituality by the Ganges, with a private balcony offering a panoramic view of the river.
All our rooms offer turndown service, including free broadband internet, a television with more than 100 channels and a bottle of sealed drinking water provided daily. Rest in the oasis of comfort provided by our spacious rooms with a view of the town or the river.
Cost of accommodation
| Category | 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019 |
|---|---|
| Double room with Ganges view Single room with Ganges view |
INR 7030 + TAX INR 5700 + TAX |
| Double room with garden view Single room with garden view |
INR 6175 + TAX INR 4750 + TAX |
| Extra adult: 1500 Indian rupees, including breakfast and taxes
Extra child (0.6–10 years): 1000 Indian rupees, including breakfast and taxes |
The rate includes:
An organic welcome drink on arrival
Morning yoga classes
Breakfast in the restaurant (set menu / buffet)
2 bottles of sealed drinking water in the room per day
Complimentary tea / coffee making facilities in the room
One child under 5 stays free in the parents’ room with breakfast (without an extra bed)
Check-in time 13:00
Check-out time 11:00
The rate is for double / single occupancy per night
Room rates may change without prior notice
Live music — tabla played at breakfast / dinner
An astrology session — 15 minutes free
For a cancellation received between 30 and 15 days before the date of arrival, one night at the applicable rate will be charged as a retention fee.
For any cancellation received within 15 days of arrival, the full cost of the stay will be retained.
Price
Price for placement per person in a double room is per night
The price is calculated individually — for your dates, program and number of guests.
Сунит Сингх
Отличное расположение. В нескольких минутах ходьбы от Рам Джулы. Это очень мирный и спокойный ашрам йоги, на берегу Ганги. Из ашрама открывается вид на Гангу, откуда открываются захватывающий дух виды на Ришикеш.
Юнос
Без сомнения, один из любимых отелей, в которых я останавливался в свое время в Ришикеше! По прибытии нас тепло встретили сотрудники и генеральный директор, наши имена были упомянуты на доске, и нас повысили до Парадиз Сюит. Персонал был очень дружелюбным, ресторан очень гибкий (оцените это!), И администратор ресторана заслуживает особой благодарности. У нас было два замечательных вечера здесь, которые, очевидно, также добавили опыта.
Шепхали
Удивительный опыт, Расположение было потрясающим. Персонал был скромным и услужливым. Еда была средней. Отличный вид с балкона .. Вы можете увидеть восход солнца, немного дорого, но стоит посетить. Самое приятное, что вы получаете бесплатные занятия йогой.
Сурадж
Лучшее расположение. Пешком от Рам Джулы это очень мирный и спокойный ашрам йоги. Из ашрама открывается вид на Гангу, откуда открывается захватывающий вид на Ришикеш.
Сервис в отеле очень хороший, чистый и примемлимый. Моя поездка была очень хорошей, желаю приехать снова, чтобы обязательно посетить это место.
Навкришна
Хорошее место, чтобы получить здоровую атмосферу. Вид оттуда потрясающий. Понравилось, потому что до Рамджулы очень легко добраться. Время проведенное там было незабываемым. Цена немного высока, но может быть компенсирована видом и атмосферой.