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Yoga Garhwal Himalayas is described as the “Abode of Gods” as the sacred shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri and Hemkund Sahib lie here apart from the sources of sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna. Skanda Purana, our ancient text, records- “In a hundred ages of the Gods I could not tell the glories of the Himalayas. As the dew is dried up by the morning sun, so are the sins of mankind by the sight of the Himalayas”. It is natural that pilgrims from India and abroad throng to pay obeisance to the deities. Here Vedas are chanted and the glacial valleys reverberate with prayers as the pilgrims share their faith with each other. There are three different kinds of
pilgrimages, each consisting of five sacred spots. Garhwal Himalayas beckons adventure enthusiasts too with its rivers, snow-clad peaks, lakes, flora and fauna. The snow-covered slopes of Auli are ideal for snow skiing in the winters. The thrill of snow skiing can only be matched by white water rafting at Kaudiyala. An upcoming water sports resort at Asan Barrage offers water skiing, boating, rowing, canoeing and kayaking. Trekking has been a favorite activity which can be taken up practically by all age groups. There are different treks catering to different age groups round the year. The wildlife at Chila and Dhikala is a virtual feast for nature lovers. Asan Barrage is fast developing into a bird watchers paradise. “Even though relaxation and relief from
stress are the natural outcomes of meditation, the actual goal is to
remove the layers of accumulated conditioning and reveal our true self”
says Roy Eugene Davis, an American Kriya Yogi, who was inspired after
reading "The autobiography of a yogi” Hatha Yoga, Raj Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Mantra Yoga and Laya Yoga provide a complete system of self-transformation and self-realization. Yoga has been proven as a scientific method for curing acute and chronic diseases. “When the breath wanders, the mind also
is unsteady, But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still,
and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control
the breath”. YOGA, MEDITATION AND HOLISTIC LIVING The courses are designed and based on Patanjali’s Ashtang Yog propounded in the Yog Sutras. The concept of Yoga is based on Shrimad Bhagawad Gita which is considered the greatest literature on yoga. Besides this the spiritual practitioners will be introduced to Yog Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita. This leads to self realization and understanding the true meaning of Nirvana or Moksha, which is freedom from the cycle of births and deaths. However, there exist many misconceptions regarding the word Yoga and its practice. Proper practice of Yogasans control and
regulate the endocrinal system and hence plays an important role in
gaining good command of one’s own feelings, especially negative feelings
like anger and jealousy. Parmarth Niketan is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga, in the lap of the lush Himalayas in Swargashram. The facilities at the ashram are a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional, spiritual simplicity. Parmarth Niketan conducts a variety of yoga programmes which includes lectures on aspects of glorious Indian culture. There are frequent camps in which spiritual practioners come from across the world to take part in intensive programmes on Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Stress Management, Acupressure and other Indian ancient sciences. With the assistance of Yogacharyas from Parmath Niketan, GMVN is offering programmes on yoga for one day, one week and one month. The programmes will consist of Yogasanas, Pranayama, Meditation as well as discussions on various aspects of spirituality and Indian culture. A highlight of the Yoga Programmes is attending the special Ganga Arti Ceremony (light and fire ceremony) performed in evening at sundown at Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Ghat. Panchkarma Ayurveda is 'The Science of Life'. The word Ayur means Life and Veda the science. It recognises the deep rooted relation between human body and mind in the process of origin and disappearance of disease. The core principle of Ayurvedic treatment is the maintenance and promotion of body, healthiness, the prevention of disease as well as its cure. The causes of different type of diseases are imbalance of VATTA, PITTA and KAPHA- called Tridosha. Ayurveda believes in treatment of not just the affected part, but also the individual as a whole. PANCHKARMA is a super specialty Ayurvedic therapy. Panchkarma means Five Therapies, an Ayurvedic means of maintaining the equilibrium of mind and body. This therapy helps in eradicating the toxic substances accumulated in the body. It is a treatment for both healthy and unhealthy. The five Therapies of Panchkarma are: Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Rakta Mokshana. Why Panchkarma? Due to the nature of modern lifestyle, food habits, diseases etc. invariably our body becomes a dumping ground of unlimited toxic and waste substances. By means of Panchkarma procedures the toxins lodged even at the lower layer of the body are flushed out and eliminated. These treatments often bring out the deep-rooted origins of the diseases to the surface where they can be treated and cured. Benefit of Panchakarma
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