Offbeat spiritual retreats in India to revitalise your soul

India hosts a large number of tourists every year from all over the world not just for its rich and diverse culture and heritage sites but also for its spiritual retreats that are spread across the country as yoga centres.

Published on: Aug 03, 2022 4:18 PM IST

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In the world that we are living today, anxiety and stress have become a part of our day-to-day life and almost every other person we meet is dealing with mental health issues. We are so focused on making money and pleasing the people around us that we tend to forget about our mental health. When you are too overwhelmed with your thoughts, that is when you need to go on a retreat. There are several places in India that will help you connect with your inner self and rejuvenate your mind and soul. (Usnplash)

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Chakra Activation and Balancing Retreat, Himachal Pradesh: Situated in Manali, this spiritual retreat educates the participants about chakras, the energy centres in the body where positive energy flows in and negative energy is released. It teaches how to strengthen weak chakras and make them calm and live a balanced life. (Unsplash)

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Satvik Sadan, Uttarakhand: This is a yoga retreat situated in Bhimtal, close to the Kumaon region which is believed to be the birthplace of Yoga. It focuses on teaching the participants the power of Ayurveda in daily living and gives lifestyle management counselling. (Unsplash)

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Yoga Ashram, Uttarakhand: Rishikesh, one of the most sought-after holiday destinations, is well known for its spiritual retreat. Yoga Ashram Rishikesh offers a wide range of wellness packages to rejuvenate your mind and soul. (Unsplash)

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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Centre, Kerala and Karnataka: This centre, located both in Mysore, Karnataka and Varkala, Kerala, provides a variety of spiritual retreat programmes that aims at spiritual development. (Unsplash)

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Shreyas Retreat, Karnataka: This centre in Bangalore offers Hatha Yoga which focuses on strengthening and purifying the body, cultivate prana (life-force energy) and activating kundalini (dormant spiritual energy). (Unsplash)