YOGA TREK IN NEPAL
YOGA is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline which was originated from Nepal . Yoga is one of the oldest from of exercise which was mentioned in Rigveda. Veda Vyasa , the one who wrote all of the four vedas was born in Nepal . But it was in fifth and sixth century when it came to practice. On December 1st, 2016 – Yoga was listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
But it was Hindus of India who learned our vedic culture and focused in introducing Yoga to the westerners. It was Swami Vivekananda, who initiated the whole introduction thing to the outer world in the late 19th century. Later on , a different form of modern yoga became a thing with improvised Asanas and postures. Initially, it was taken as a form of tradition exactly the way it was mentioned in the Hindu Granthas but then it was transformed into the form of exercise along with meditation and relaxation .
Yoga has now widely been famous as a source of reduction of diseases like cancer, schizophrenia, asthma and heart disease. Not only helping in curing the diseases but it also helps a person to overcome his depression and anxiety.
The only question to all the visitors or the readers is, What do you travel mainly for ????? ……peace of mind, relaxation and enjoying your life for a while . Right?? Doing the main source of satisfaction and relaxation is Yoga and meditation . What can be as great as doing it in a place where it was originated from ???? Yoga itself is done for relaxation and doing it in a land surrounded by Himalayas is cherry on the cake. There are lots of such places in Nepal where you can actually enjoy yoga specially where there is abundance of snow capped mountains.
Some Popular Yoga Trekking Routes are as follows:
- Annapurna Base Camp Yoga Trek
- Langtang Valley Yoga Trek
- Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Annapurna base camp yoga trek is considered as one of the best trek in terms of yoga. It provides you the view of marvelous mountains like Machapuchare and Annapurna . With the abundance of diversified flora , fauna and 360 view of the whole mountain range , doing yoga here can be a best treat .If you are prefer shorter trek and sound yoga then Ghorepani – Poonhill yoga trek can be the best suit for you.
It can really be a lifetime opportunity for anyone willing to do yoga in the foothills of the majestic Mount Everest. The Himalayan views along with Buddhist monasteries can offer you splendid experience of doing the yoga .
If you are in the capital of the country , you can have the pleasure of doing yoga in Nepal yoga home, situated in the northern part of central Kathmandu , 3.3 km far from new Buspark. You want to take the feel of trek as well as yoga in Kathmandu , then you can go to Nagarkot. Just 32 km far from the central Kathmandu, among the thick pine forest and beautiful view of sunrise and Himalayas, you can have the pleasure of doing yoga in a beautiful and soothing environment.
