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july
2019
yogajournal.com.au
PHOTO: CHRISTINE LOVE HEWITT/STOCKSY
THE TEACHINGS OF YOGA migrated West
thanks to early globetrotters such as
Paramahansa Yogananda and Indra
Devi. Today, teachers and practitioners
alike can use mindful travel to deepen
awareness and broaden their practices.
India, the birthplace of yoga, remains
the ultimate pilgrimage destination, but
cities such as London and Los
Angeles—home to influential teachers
and respected studios—have also
become hubs of learning. Meanwhile,
smaller towns such as Byron Bay,
Australia, boast tight-knit yoga
communities rooted in an appreciation
for healthy living. Immersions remain
mainstays of self-realisation, but these
days, yoga travellers also want to
combine time on the mat with cultural
education and other passions, such as
surfing, music, dance, and food. We
asked dozens of teachers about their
must-visit yoga destinations. From
not-to-miss festivals and historic
ashrams to far-flung, socially
responsible eco-retreats, here’s the
2019 Yoga Journal wanderlist.
34 magical, mindfulyoga destinations
from aroundthe rest ofthe world
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By Jen Murphy