Ananda Ashram
Ananda was founded by Swami Kriyananda. The Ashram conducts three types of Yoga – Hatha, Kriya and Raja. A brief to psychological, philosophical and theoretical Yogic goals are given here before beginning the Yogic experience. It offers complete bliss and calms the storm brewing inside the soul. There are different halls built in the Ashram which are assigned for various types of Yogas: Ma Anandamayi Abode, The Music pavilion, Viceregal hall and Winter garden.
The Osho ashram founded by Bhagwan Rajneesh is located in Koregaon Park near Pune. Different types of meditations are held in the Ashram: Osho Kundalini meditation, Osho Nadabrahma meditation, Osho dynamic meditation and Osho Nataraj meditation. These meditations are very helpful for spiritual development and to get rid of stressful life.
Atma Jyoti Ashram
Atma Jyoti Ashram is a spiritual institution, wholly devoted to the preaching of 'Santana Dharma', the concept which aroused out of eleven main Hindu texts – Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka, Taittiriya, Aitaryeya, Chandogya, Brihadaranyaka and Savetashvatara Upanishadas. In the Ashram the concept of OM yoga is emphasized by concentrating on the syllable- OM. It is the way for self realization and to get relieve form sufferings and pain. The yoga is performed with crossed legged sitting, consisting of number of postures – Lotus Padmasana, Siddhana, Swastikasana and Sukhasana.
Sri Aurbindo Ashram
Sri Aurbindo Ashram was established in 1955. The main ideology revolves around achieving Sat-chit-ananda – Supreme Consciousness. People come here to experience the world of happiness and equality where they can develop their mind and body. Early morning meditations have number of psychological benefits such as stress reduction, a sense of well being and spiritual benefit like a feeling of connectedness with God.
Vipasana International Academy was established in 1976 by S.N. Goenka, disciple of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. 'Vipasana' is a Buddhist meditation technique in which person stills his mind, controls his breath, silently concentrates and achieves a sort of mental peace and tranquility. Anapana meditation is practiced to control the breathe and mind, the Vipasana meditation is done for achieving complete control on mind.
Tao Zen Meditation centre
The centre is located in Goa, which is meant only for travelers and tourists. People visit the centre for stress burst and to get relieve from tedious and tiring life. Zen Tao uses six techniques of yoga for developing oneself and inner peace – Prana Yoga, Dynamic Yoga, Pranayama, Tibetan yoga, Dhyana yoga and Tao-Zen meditation.
