The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yug which literally means conscience. Yoga is a process to discipline the body and mind of human being for a healthy and peaceful life. The practice of yoga helps in establishing the mental stability, meditation, concentration, equanimity, good health, supernatural power, self-transformation, devotion and liberation. It is an ancient art which teaches us how to harmonise a system of development of the body, mind and spirit. Yoga makes the body flexible and strong. It improves the functions of the body for respiration, circulation, digestion and hormone. It improves the emotional stability and clarity of mind. The main aim of practicing yoga is self-development and self-realisation. Practicing yoga on regular basis realigns and rebalances the human body. Yoga is believed to be in existence for more than 5000 years. Yoga is a Sanskrit word, which is the language of Vedas. It is the general belief that yoga has been described in the ancient texts. BhagavadaGeeta (a unique epic poem, a part of epic Mahabharata) is considered to be the first book on yoga. This holy book of Hindus is estimated to be roughly round 200 CE. Yoga Sutra is another classical work on yoga, which is about 2000 years old treatise. Nobody knows exactly when the Indian sage Patanjali was born and when the work Yoga Sutra was composed, but this book is believed to have been composed around 200 BCE. Rishikesh is one of the most sought after yoga centres in India. Yoga is practiced from ancient times for rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit. Yoga is best suited for places where the atmosphere is peaceful and hence, Rishikesh acts as the perfect place to learn and practice yoga. There are several yoga training centres in INDIA (Rishikesh) that provide basically 4 types of yoga, namely Karm Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raj Yoga and Jnan Yoga. The best part of yoga training centres is that they are taught in ashrams which are places of spiritual hermitage in Indian religions. Yoga ashrams provide an innovative way of living where spirituality is combined with the physical world.The various yoga ashrams organise extensive programmes for beginner, middle and advanced level yoga, spirituality and Vedic heritage and teacher training courses. These ashrams are ideal locations for those seeking refinement of soul and body. They are surrounded by nature and hence become the favourite places for people interested in yoga from around the world. The basics of the training revolve around the main five points of yoga such as meditation, relaxation, breathing, posture and diet. There are few old ashrams including Sadhana Ashram which are famous in Rishikesh. They are set amidst serene gardens and overlook the majestic Himalaya Mountains in affordable yoga session. They offer value for money and opportunity to learn yogic meditation.The students learn about Ayurveda, life healing, yoga and spiritual development.The programme includes, breathing exercises, meditation, yoga postures and spiritual teaching.