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Close to Neyyar Dam, this ashram was established in 1958 by Swami Vishnudevanand, a disciple of H.H. Swami Sivananda. It is one of the most popular ashrams in India among Western disciples! It is also an ideal meeting place for finding fellow travelers if you are traveling alone. If you want to experience ashram living, practice yoga and live close to nature, the Sivananda is the place to be.

A center known for its seriousness. The complex offers different types of rooms, some around a pleasant garden, others, more modern, facing the pool. Several ayurvedic treatments: detox panchakarma, fitness, slimming program, alternative treatments... The practitioners are highly qualified. The cure includes 3 to 4 hours of treatments per day (massages, etc.), yoga classes, and an ayurvedic vegetarian diet adapted to the needs of each person.

This small store with wooden windows is installed in Dariba Kalan since 1816. You will find patchouli incense, jasmine soaps but especially perfumes and essential oils of very good quality. You will be received in a very simple way and you will be left to look at the leaflet of the innumerable scents. Lavender, musk, mandarin, tea tree, lemongrass and many others less known. The staff, very nice, will make you smell the perfumes and explain the virtues of essential oils. A good plan for gifts.

Back problems, anxiety or fatigue due to the miles you've traveled, need a detox, want a manicure or a facial? This center dedicated to the well-being of the body and gentle care is the perfect place. Aromatherapy, Thai and Balinese massages, reflexology sessions, various treatments (hairdressing, scrubbing, waxing and threading, make-up, bleaching, etc.). The soothing setting, the delicately scented atmosphere and the soft music contribute to a complete relaxation of the body. We have hardly found anything better in the south of the city.

Prakash, the city's most famous yoga teacher, gives classes in the early morning and at the end of the day. There is no charge for the lessons and everyone gives what they want. The room where he practices is built according to the criteria of the discipline and when the weather permits, classes are held on the roof of the house. You will meet many tourists passing through Udaipur who meet at the nearby Grasswood café before or after the session. A good place for yoga enthusiasts, who can't do without the practice, even when travelling.

This Ayurvedic center created in 1989 is renowned for the quality of its remarkable treatments. Globally, all treatments are practiced there: arthritis, sinusitis, migraines, obesity, skin problems, facial paralysis, infertility, mental problems, hypertension, bronchitis, rheumatism, diabetes. You can also enjoy beauty treatments or detox cures. Take advantage of your visit to Delhi to try one of the treatments or massages offered. You will not be disappointed.

Ekattva Yogshala, in Rishikesh, is a renowned yoga center in North India. Among the various stays on offer, the "Shakti Retreat" is dedicated exclusively to women. Designed specifically for their needs and physiological specificities, it brings female travelers together in an environment of feminine power and sisterhood. Activities range from yoga and theoretical courses on anatomy to Ayurvedic rituals and massages.

Housed in an underground gallery, the Imperial Hotel's spa is the most beautiful in Delhi. Skylights reveal an enchanting setting with white marble inlaid with floral motifs. Treatments are given in large, beautiful cabins, and the couples' cabin even includes a whirlpool bath. The highly qualified staff uses exclusively natural products and secret blends of essential oils to be chosen according to the desired effect and scents. Sauna, hammam, yoga and meditation complete the menu.

This ashram has 110 clean and comfortable rooms. The welcome is kind and the place is peaceful. Hatha Yoga classes for beginners, yoga and meditation classes for advanced practitioners; many options are available (from one to several days). You can also take courses in Ayurvedic cooking, massage and even astrology or palm reading. For those who love spirituality, there is the possibility of a week of total immersion in the ashram (meals, lodging, yoga and meditation classes...).

This ashram, founded by Swami Sivananda, attracts visitors from all over the world. The program includes Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, meditation, chanting, devotions, etc. There are no fixed fees; the ashram operates on a donation basis at the discretion of the disciples. Another Sivananda Ashram is located in southern Kerala. The disciples are subjected to a strict discipline that promotes concentration and self-development. Here you will also chant the famous Maha Mantra: Hare Rama hare Rama, Rama Rama hare hare, hare Krishna hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna hare hare.

This iconic and internationally famous ashram is ideally located on the banks of the Ganges. Vast, well kept, it reigns there a soft spiritual atmosphere. The discipline is obviously quite strict. The spiritual leader of this ashram is Guru Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji. The rooms available to the disciples are all clean but the size and comfort vary considerably depending on the category chosen. The most spectacular Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh is held along theghat of the Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

Mahabodhi Spiritual Retreat Center, located in the heart of a moonlit valley, offers 3 or 10-day Vipassana meditation courses (on campus), yoga classes (at the Changspa Road center in Leh, June-September, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am and Monday-Saturday at 4 pm) and dharma talks. Wide selection of books in English on meditation, religion and yoga. More information on the center's website.

It is in the basement of this beautiful white hotel, nestled in the greenery like an oasis, that you will find this spa ready to welcome you for Ayurvedic treatments, massages, short or medium term treatments according to the diagnosis of the doctor permanently present. An experienced team is at your disposal to grant you a soft stopover. The spacious premises include sauna, hammam, fitness room, Jacuzzi and beds imported from Kerala for high quality oil treatments. Ideal to relax and unwind..

This center is run by Dr. Mahendra Sharma, a specialist in Ayurvedic medicine. It offers natural therapies(abhyanga, dhara, pizhichil and kizhi) to treat various ailments: fatigue, stress, anxiety, acne, arthritis, constipation, diabetes, hypertension, migraine, asthma ... You can also try a steam bath with herbs, continue with a yoga class, or why not, you initiate yourself to Ayurvedic cooking and take advantage of it to receive some advice on how to eat well ... You'll come out light as a feather

This ayurvedic institute receives praise from its visitors. It offers several services: homestay, ayurvedic clinic, panchakarma center and even its own houseboat to sail on the canals. Several types of accommodation are available, whether on the lake, in town or on the beach. All are comfortable. Long-term treatments are to be preferred to obtain convincing results, especially for the panchakarma which proceeds to an in-depth detoxification of the organism. Competent and friendly team.

Shinshiva is an Ayurvedic resort where the best of Indian medicine is applied. This institute will allow you to relax and enjoy an extraordinary vacation while rejuvenating your body and mind. Founded by Dr. V. Franklin, the center offers a wide range of treatments for arthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism, muscle atrophy, asthma, nervous disorders, obesity... A detoxification treatment (panchakarma) against addictions (tobacco, alcohol, drugs) is also provided.

Close to the Santa Cruz Basilica, this massage center is a small branch of the Ayurvedic hospital located in Ernakulam on Hill Palace Road, which is managed by qualified and competent doctors. You can take classes, buy various Ayurvedic oils and cosmetics (try Kum Kumadi, for the face!) or drink an herbal tea. This small center does not have luxurious facilities but the therapists are serious and the prices are affordable. Several types of treatments and massages are offered.

This is a school for anyone who wants to learn ayurvedic therapies seriously. On the program: various massage techniques, yoga and meditation. Therapies can also be followed.

Kalaripayattu center, traditional Keralese martial art, providing ayurvedic massages.

Forest Essentials is an Indian cosmetic brand that is increasingly establishing itself as a leader in beauty. You will find everything you need for natural day and night care. The majority of the products offered are made with natural ingredients with ayurvedic properties. Moisturizing creams, essential oils, massage oils, shampoos, anti-wrinkle creams, etc. The brand has received numerous national and international awards for the quality of its products.