Where Ganga Flows and Chakras Glow: Varanasi Crowned ‘City of Yoga’ in Uttar Pradesh for Its Spiritual Legacy and Global Appeal

The historic city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganga River has been titled the "City of Yoga" in Uttar Pradesh, owing to its rich spiritual heritage and well-established ecosystem of yoga ashrams, gurus, and foreign seekers.

Also one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Varanasi has been a magnet for sages, saints, and spiritual practitioners for many centuries. The city's connection with yoga is not metaphorical—it is practiced on a daily basis in its ghats, temples, and schools, where ancient and modern forms of yoga converge.

Why Varanasi Is the City of Yoga:

Spiritual Heritage: Varanasi has been a center of Tantra, Vedanta, and Yogic philosophy for many centuries.
Ashrams & Yoga Centers: Varanasi boasts numerous yoga schools and spiritual retreat centers where training is given in Hatha Yoga, Kundalini, and meditation.
Swarved Mahamandir: The world's largest yoga and meditation center, located at Varanasi, lures practitioners from around the globe.
Cultural Significance: The city's daily life routine, Ganga aarti, and spiritual pace give a natural backdrop to yogic life.

While yoga is gaining momentum globally, Varanasi is a living embodiment of India's yogic wisdom that weaves together ancient tradition and modern relevance.

Sources: Adda247, Jagran Josh