Why Is Rishikesh a Hub Of Learning Yoga?
Rishikesh is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations situated in the laps of Himalayas in the state or province of Uttarakhand. Literally, it means the 'hair strand of a yogi' which signifies the importance of the city as a home of yogis since centuries. The practice of yoga, the divinity associated with this land and the influence of River Ganga on lives of people has contributed to make it a 'Capital of Yoga' for the world at large. Last few decades have seen fast development with many centers imparting Rishikesh yoga teacher training courses (YTTCs) mushrooming here. It is also the place where International Day of Yoga is conducted annually. While many of the Rishikesh YTTCs are quite old, many of these have been set up in past few decades. These centers are the prime destinations for people from other countries to learn yoga in order to become teachers. Most of the yoga training centres in Rishikesh are run by young people who have put in hard pract...