Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar - Patanjali Ashram

Patanjali Yog Peeth, Haridwar Overview

Patanjali Yogpeeth is a medical and research institute in Yoga and Ayurveda, located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It is also renowned as one of the largest yoga institutes in India as well as in the world. The institute is named after Rishi Patanjali, who is acclaimed for the invention of Yoga and is Baba Ramdev's flagship project. If one is interested in Ayurveda and Yoga, it is one of the finest places to visit in Haridwar.

The institute was established by him in 2006 for the practice and development of yoga and research on ayurveda and manufacture of Ayurvedic medicines. People visit the Patanjali Yogpeeth for Ayurvedic treatments and medications. It is run by Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, UK. Apart from Ayurvedic treatments, there are laboratories dedicated to study and research, canteen, ATM as well as residential accommodation. The Patanjali Yogpeeth comprises of two campuses: Patanjali Yogpeeth I and Patanjali Yogpeeth II. They collectively carry out welfare activities in the field of health care, education and other socio-economic activities.

Patanjali Yogpeeth I

Patanjali Yogpeeth I was the first Yogpeeth campus, established on 6 April 2006. This campus includes the Patanjali Ayurveda college which is dedicated to imparting education in the field of Ayurveda. Study and research facilities were started in 2010, as a part of the University that includes about 122 students, as per the data of 2013. There is a huge library inside the campus which is dedicated to the research of Yoga and Ayurveda. One can also look around for ancient books, which have been restored and digitized.

Patanjali Yogpeeth II

Patanjali Yogpeeth II is the second Yogpeeth campus inaugurated in April 2009. This campus includes a Yog Bhawan, which is a 20000 square feet auditorium hosting yoga, Pranayam and meditations that involve the participation of thousands of people, a Shradhalayam which is another auditorium about 60000 square feet large and a Panchkarma & Shatkarma Center, which is a 40000 square feet large center where people participate and perform the therapies of Panchkarma and Shatkarma. There are residential yoga camps as well as a Food and Herbal Park.

Patanjali Ayurveda Hospital

Patanjali Ayurveda Hospital is located in Patanjali Yogpeeth I campus. The hospital is well-designed and known for its beautiful infrastructure. It is a go-to treatment place for those who are seeking natural treatment. The hospital is well equipped with all kinds of medical facilities and has provisions for as many as 400 inpatients. About 50-200 outpatients are seen daily by over 40 qualified practitioners of Ayurveda. Patients of all age groups visit the hospital for treatment of various conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, haemorrhoids etc. Patients visiting the outpatient department are also eligible for a free Ayurveda consultation.

How To Reach Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar

Patanjali Yogpeeth is located on the Haridwar Delhi highway, at Kankhal, about 15 kilometres from Roorkee and about 20 kilometres from Haridwar. One can reach there by bus or taxi from either Haridwar or Roorkee. The nearest railway station is Haridwar railway station, about 17 kilometres away.