 Yoga
is gaining a lot of importance
in the modern day. It has been
described as the Science of
man. It is basically an art
of living a healthy and contented
life. It is an integrated system.
The yoga way of life is directed
to achieve personal and social
benefits. Yoga requires regular
meditation by which one is able
to achieve a peaceful and controlled
mind.
Pondicherry is often termed
as the seat of Yoga. The Aurbindo
Ashram and the Auroville spread
the importance of Yoga. Pondicherry
offers several yoga classes
to suit the tourists. The classes
are of several duration in order
to accommodate the time requirements
of the le arners.
It is a common site in Pondicherry
when the Pondicherrians go to
the Aurbindo Ashram for meditation
The Samadhi of Aurbindo is flocked
with followers The library and
the main building is accessible
to those who have a gate pass
from the bureau central.
The Matri Mandir at Auroville
is a famous meditation center
in Pondicherry. There is a circular
shaped meditation hall. There
is all round serenity and peace
surrounding the place.
Yoga classes are conducted regularly
by Yoga Acharyas. Visiting these
classes form a major part of
the itenary of the tourists.
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