Yoga Teacher Training India Rishikesh

"There are two levels & paths of yoga: karma-yoga (the yoga of action) which is for those striving for balance & clarity, and jñāna-yoga (the yoga of knowledge) which is for those already established in equanimity and balance"


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“Vira” means “Hero” “Bhadra” means “Auspicious”
The Story of Virabhadra:-
The warrior Virabhadra was created by Shiva, one of the major Hindu deities, to avenge the death of his beloved wife, Sati (also known as Shakti).
Here, is a shortened version of the story. As in many mythological stories of gods and heroes, there are some variations in the details of this story.
Daksha, Sati’s father, didn’t approve of Sati’s marriage to Shiva, so when Daksha decided to hold a huge festival, he didn’t invite Shiva or Sati. Sati was hurt by this snub and by her father’s refusal to accept her marriage, and she decided to go to the festival to confront him.
Daksha asked why she was there since she wasn’t invited, and he rudely asked if she had finally come to her senses and left that “wild animal of a husband”. Sati was saddened and humiliated and decided to end her own life, not wanting to be associated with her father anymore. In one version of this story she throws herself into the sacrificial fires of the festival, and in another version, she goes into a meditative state to increase her own inner fire, and her body bursts into flame.
When Shiva heard the news of his wife’s death, he was first devastated, then enraged. In a fury, he tore out one of his dreadlocks and threw it to the ground.
Virabhadra was created, springing up from the energy released by the ferociously thrown dreadlock. He was a huge and terrible being, with a thousand arms, three eyes, and wearing a garland of skulls.
Shiva ordered Virabhadra, this “auspicious hero”, to kill all the guests at the sacrificial festival, including the other gods. Virabhadra did this, and also cut off Daksha’s head. But when Shiva saw the bloody aftermath of this battle, his anger left him and he felt remorse. The slain gods were miraculously healed, and Shiva replaced Daksha’s head with a goat’s head. Daksha and the other gods honored Shiva for this, calling him “Shankar”, the “kind and benevolent one” (!). Shiva left with his lifeless wife and became a recluse for a while.
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What is meditation?
Meditation is relaxation. It is not about concentration, it’s actually about de-concentration. It’s not about focussing one’s thoughts on one thing, but instead on becoming thoughtless. The overall benefits of meditations include a calm mind, enhanced concentration, improved clarity and communication, and relaxation of mind and body. Regular practice of meditation has a profound impact on the core three areas of our existence - physical, mental, and spiritual.
Here, we break down the benefits under each area. The benefits emphasize on why practicing meditation is touted as the necessity in today’s busier times.
5 physical benefits
With meditation, the physiology changes and every cell in the body is filled with more prana (life force). As an individual becomes regular with practicing meditation, there is a visible increase in joy, peace, and enthusiasm. This happens because of the increased prana in the body.
On the physical level, meditation:
lowers high blood pressure
lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
decreases tension-related pain, namely headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems
increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
strengthens the immune system
increases the energy level as you gain an inner source of energy.

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Adho Mukha Svanasana stretches and decongests the spinal column, a vital function that promotes the free flow of energy and nerve information between the body and brain.
In some cases, Downward Facing Dog can provide relief from headaches.

Ram Jhula, Rishikesh
Positioned in Muni Ki Reti, Ram Jhula is one of the most popular attractions of Rishikesh. This bridge was constructed later than the Laxman Jhula, in the year 1980. Both these bridges are quite similar in design and steel construction. Ram Jhula is placed a few miles downstream from Laxman Jhula and links Swarg Ashram on the western bank of River Ganga to the Sivananda Ashram on the eastern one.
As you walk on the bridge, river Ganga gushes below with full force and you are surrounded by beautiful Himalayas. Let the cool breeze brush past your face. The bride is around 6 km northwards of the holy town. The bridge is also slightly bigger in length than Laxman Jhula. The total length of the bridge is 450 feet.
On both the sides of the bridge are various temples as well as Ashram. There are markets too, selling incense books, books on religious and spiritual topics, idols of gods and goddess, key rings and other knick-knacks. Do not forget to capture the beautiful scenery in your cameras. Savoring local sweet delicacies is also a must.
The evening prayer will take about 30 minutes and you can take your camera along with you. The famous restaurant Chotiwala is also in Ramjhula, there actually two of them and it very unclear which is the real one. It is 50 years old now and is very famous for its delicious servings, you will love the taste of food their.
Raghunath Mandir (Temple) near by Triveni Ghat, It is the most important places for religious ceremonies in Rishikesh. It is believed that the Ganga is joined here by the Yamuna and the Saraswati Rivers. Geographically, however, the Yamuna joins the Ganga in Allahabad. The dusk Aarti on the Triveni Ghat is most impressive.

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