Need suggestion for Yoga class or retreat in Pune, India?

Question

I am traveling to India for the first time, primarily for business. But as a relative beginner to Yoga, I figure this is the best time to really experience the truest Yoga experience instead of the Americanized one.

Can you recommend a place when I can go on a day long retreat in or near Pune where I can meditate or practice Yoga with instruction or guidance? I am a total white-guy, English only speaker but don't necessarily want a place that caters to Americans or tourists. I just want to be safe and comfortable.

Thanks for your help. I am really looking forward to my first trip to India.

Answer 1

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
1107 B-1 Model Coly Hkm Road Shivaji Nagar Pune-411016
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Yoga Academy of Pune
Contact name: Dharmavirsingh Mahida
23 Kahun Rd, Camp
Pune 411001
Tel (91) (20) 26360162 (Between 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm IST)
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Yoga Sadhana
A/6 Pushpahas Society Bwadi Pune-411037
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Yoga And Allied Research Inst
Top Flr Bhosale Hieghts F C Road Shivaji Nagar Pune-411005
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Sunder Raj Yoga Darshan
51 Narayan Peth Pune-411030
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Swasthya Yoga Centre
Gokhale Nagar Road Near Deep Bungalow Chowk Shivaji Nagar Pune-411016
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Yoga Training Centre
T M V Colony 425/30 Opp Pakrau Kataria Hospital Pune-411037
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Answer 2

If you are new yoga one day is not enough. Plan at least a week. Iyengar system is very good. You can consider Nature cure centre in Urlikanchan near Pune. Again nothing will be gained in one day

Answer 3

Hello there. You may want to try the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute located in Pune. BKS Iyengar from what I know was one of the early pioneers in bringing Yoga to America. Below is link to his website.

http://www.bksiyengar.com/modules/Institut/RIMYI/rimyi.htm

Below is a link to some background on BKS Iyengar. India should be a most interesting experience.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.K.S._Iyengar

Answer 4

Even I think Iyengar Institute would be the best in your case.. since it has a lot many foreigners joining in., the language barrier would be taken care of.. Hope you enjoy your stay in Pune!