Rishikesh, The Home of Yoga

Rishikesh, with its back-drop to the foothills of the Himalayas, is known as the yoga capital of the world and the birthplace of yoga.
Dav & Salma wish to share with you the magic of Rishikesh, from the culture, its people, to the traditions of its deep-rooted yoga practice. Yoga in Rishikesh isn’t only seen as a practice, as its inherent in the people’s lifestyle.

Meet Saddhu’s who truly embody the yogic lifestyle who live in caves surrounding the hills of Rishikesh. Experience Yoga philosophy talks with Swami Abhishek and witness the Aarti ceremony at the world-famous Parmarth Niketan.

‘Yog Niketan by Sanskriti’ is a unique retreat venue. Located in Ram Jhula, Rishikesh, on the banks of the holy River Ganga. Yog Niketan exudes yogic tradition with the amalgamation of the best of ancient Indian traditions – Yoga, Auyerveda, Meditation and spirituality. Taste delicious vegetarian and vegan sattvic dietary foods, and balance your auyervedic dosha with the option of taking traditional auyervedic massage treatments.