Yoga is great, but what can be even better is doing yoga with a view. Several hotels and resorts across India exactly do that, where you can stretch into your asanas while smelling the forest, embracing the calm of the mountains, or letting the sea breeze guide your breath, thus offering a holistic experience.
Here are five such hotels and resorts in India where with every stretch and each breath, you reconnect with yourself and nature:
Ananda in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand
Located near Rishikesh, itself known as the yoga capital, Ananda in the Himalayas is one of India’s most renowned wellness retreats. It offers guests a range of yoga and meditation programmes such as what it calls a 'Yoga Detox', which is based on six purification techniques of Hatha Yoga. It also houses a stunning yoga pavilion, which is open to allow the flow of breeze, and is surrounded by trees. So you're not only doing yoga but immersing yourself in the stillness of the Himalayas at the same time.
Six Senses Vana, Dehradun
Another property that should be on your yoga retreat bucket list is Six Senses Vana in Dehradun. This serene resort offers a blend of Yoga, Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, and natural healing therapies and is located on the foothills of the Himalayas, thus, enhancing the healing experience.
Atmantan Wellness Retreat, Mulshi
Just a few hours drive from Mumbai will transport you from the chaos of the city to the quiet of the nature at the Atmantan Wellness Retreat in Mulshi. Located on the lap of the Sahyadri hills and overlooking the Mulshi lake, the retreat offers Yoga sessions along with a picturesque view. You start with an Ayurvedic consultation to determine your dosha, which then determines the course of the treatment, which includes yoga, Ayurvedic treatments and nutritious food.
CGH Earth - SwaSwara, Gokarna
This retreat is located on Om Beach in Gokarna, Karnataka, which is surrounded by lush green. Offerings that stand out are Yoga shala, a dedicated centre for Asana classes, and a meditation deck, located atop a hill, and offers a view of the beach.
Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam, Kerala
This is another retreat and offers a view of the stunning Kovalam beach. Here, you can choose the yoga you want to do based on the difficulty level, and immerse yourself into nature, yoga and wellness.
