Which state in India is famous for yoga?

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Which state in India is famous for yoga?

• As most of you might be aware that being the
  birthplace of yoga, India is famous for
  yoga. There are a number of destinations spread
  across different states in India where you can
  choose to learn this ancient Indian philosophy.
  Although yoga has become popular and been taught
  the world over, India still remains an epicenter
  to learn authentic and traditional yogic
  practices. This post will enlist the many places
  in India you can explore for imbibing the ancient
  knowledge of yoga.

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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

• Rishikesh, a holy city in the Indian state of
  Uttarakhand is well known for all kinds of yoga
  activities. Rightfully called the yoga capital of
  the world, this ancient city draws many yoga
  aficionados, especially Westerners each year to
  learn the many nuances of yoga. Rishikesh is
  nestled at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas
  and the holy river Ganges flows through it. This
  makes Rishikesh ambient to all kinds of spiritual
  activities including yoga. You will find numerous
  yoga ashrams, yoga shalas and yoga studios
  dotting this ancient citys landscape. Due to a
  plethora of options available, one can either go
  for short-term courses and even choose drop-in
  yoga classes or enrol in the more
  intensive 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher training in
  Rishikesh. In fact, some of the best yoga teacher
  training programs happen in Rishikesh.  

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Kerala

• Kerala is a Southern coastal Indian state known
  for its verdant locales and world-famous spices.
  Kerala abounds in natural beauty and it's
  rightfully called Gods Own Country. The Kerala
  landscape is dotted with lush green forests,
  spice gardens, frothy waterfalls and pristine
  backwaters making a perfect backdrop for
  practicing yoga in solace. Besides, Kerala has a
  rich heritage of Ayurveda which when applied to
  yoga can bring about therapeutic benefits.
  Furthermore, Kerala is home to Kallari yoga which
  is a combination of Hatha yoga and
  Kallaripayattu, an ancient martial art form.
  Besides, Kerala abounds in yoga retreats which
  double up as holistic healing centers through a
  combination of yoga and Ayurveda interventions.
  You can learn many yoga styles in this coastal
  state such as Hatha yoga, Iyengar yoga and
  Vinyasa flow yoga along with the more
  specialized ashtanga yoga teacher training in
  Kerala.

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

• Varanasi situated in Uttar Pradesh is regarded as
  the quintessential spiritual capital of India.
  This holy town draws many Hindu devotees who take
  a dip in the holy waters of the river Ganges to
  perform funeral rites. Furthermore, Varanasi has
  a spiritual aura similar to Rishikesh and just
  like Rishikesh is also home to several yoga
  ashrams and yoga shalas teaching authentic yoga.
  Moreover, besides the traditional forms of yoga,
  you will also come across several  yoga studios
  that teach modern and dynamic forms of yoga.
• Considered a watering hole for all kinds of
  spiritual and religious activities, Varanasi has
  an indulgent spiritual ambience that attracts
  aspiring yogis from around the world. 

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