Return to Rishikesh 2019

In February I spent a week in Rishikesh for yoga in Anand Prakash Ashram in Tapovan including walks across the Ganga (Ganges river) and a Ginger valley trek!

The Ganges River near Tapovan, Rishikesh



Anand Prakash Ashram

Ginger Valley trek



Kunjapuri temple

6am Yoga with Vishvaji



Map of India

Anand Prakash Ashram yoga hall

Akhanda mantra

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