Known as the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh draws seekers from across the globe to explore deeper practices like Ashtanga Yoga. Meaning “eight limbs,” Ashtanga is not just about physical postures but a complete lifestyle, from discipline and breath control to meditation and mindfulness. Beyond flexibility, it offers profound benefits for mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being, making it a holistic path to healthier living.


Rishikesh & Ashtanga Yoga: Exploring The Eight Limbs And Powerful Health Benefits

Explore Vashishta Gufa, an ancient cave where sages meditated, providing a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude and spiritual connection amidst natural beauty.

7 Offbeat Spots Near Rishikesh That Aren’t Cliché

The International Yoga Festival 2025, held at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, celebrated the spirit of global harmony by welcoming yoga enthusiasts from around the world. The festival highlighted yoga's power to heal and connect with a blend of spiritual practices, cultural programmes, and transformative talks.

International Yoga Festival: Celebrating Global Heritage; Healing & Harmony in Rishikesh

This week on Wings, Celebrating the International Day of Yoga 2024, explore Rishikesh- the Yoga capital of the world. Get a peek into how India and Cambodia are improving tourism cities. Take a walk around Edinburgh, the Scottish city that inspired the cult 'Harry Potter' series, and enjoy the latest cultural stories from around the world with WION's Johan Castell. Only on #WION, World Is One

Yoga in India's Rishikesh city and Explore Edinburgh with 'Harry Potter' | Wings S3EP34

The wellness tourism sector in India is booming. From Ayurveda healing centres to Yoga wellness retreats, explore some luxurious getaways. WION's Nikita Singh tells more about the blend of Yoga and luxury and how the market for it is expanding in every part of India. Watch Yoga: Celebrating India's gift to mankind on June 21: International Day of Yoga.

Wellness Tourism: A Booming Sector

What is Ashtanga Yoga? WION's Nikita Singh visits Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Rishikesh to learn more about the classical form of yoga. Watch Yoga: Celebrating India's gift to mankind on June 21: International Day of Yoga.

Ashtanga Yoga in Rishikesh, India

Why is Rishikesh called the Yoga Capital of the World? WION's Johan Castell takes you to the largest ashram in Rishikesh, Parmarth Niketan where he talked to Swami Chidanand Saraswati about the significance of Yoga in the modern age. Watch Yoga: Celebrating India's gift to mankind on June 21: International Day of Yoga.

Parmarth Niketan: Exploring A Traditional Ashram In Rishikesh

WION explores the wellness centres in #Rishikesh: The world's Yoga Capital. From Parmarth Niketan to Modi Yoga retreat, how big is the Wellness tourism sector? What is Ashtanga Yoga? Meet Amadio Bianchi the President of the world movement for yoga and Ayurveda, European Yoga Federation Watch the special series at 7:30 PM IST Friday.

Yoga and Ayurveda: Boom in India's wellness tourism industry

No one is above the law - be it the doctor, a politician or even a civilian, the law is same for everyone and we bring you a dramatic arrest operation from the Indian state of Dehradun.

India: Police barges jeep into emergency ward of AIIMS Rishikesh, dramatic arrest operation

A violent scuffle broke out among tourists during rafting in the Ganga river in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, the video of which is going viral on social media platforms.

WATCH | Violent scuffle breaks out among tourists during river-rafting in Rishikesh

A French woman was arrested after she made what was called a 'nude' video at Lakshman Jhoola, a place sacred in Hinduism. The woman is currently out on bail. She was approached by the police on August 27 in Uttarakhand.

Frenchwoman arrested for making 'nude' video on Lakshman Jhoola, the Holy bridge on river Ganga

Six foreign tourists, who had made a cave their abode in Uttarakhand since March 24, were rescued. The tourists, including women, hail from Ukraine, Turkey, Unites States, France and Nepal.

6 foreign tourists who lived in a cave in Uttarakhand for 25 days rescued 

In search of something a wee bit more exciting than rafting down the rapids on the Ganga at Rishikesh, and as introspective as meditation, Meraj and Johan look within and face their fears in Rishikesh. Their methods, unconventional at best, involve leaping off a bungy station perched 90 metres above a valley, and zipping down a hill yoked to a cable at speeds exceeding 150 kph. Days in Rishikesh, as they say, are just packed.

WION Traveller S3 - Episode 24 - Return to Rishikesh

At least nine children were killed and ten others injured when the school bus with 18 children in it fell into a gorge in Kangsali of Tehri Garhwal here on Tuesday morning.

Uttarakhand: 9 children killed, 10 injured after bus falls into gorge in Tehri Garhwal

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