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:

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