India, the home of 330 million gods, is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is a country filled with sacred sites and countless spiritual festivals. This informative and fascinating guidebook is tailor-made for any seeker who wants to travel to India to experience first hand its mysteries and devotional practices. Anne Cushman, a senior editor at Yoga Journal magazine, and Jerry Jones, a seasoned traveler to India, have chosen 70 ashrams, yoga schools, meditation centers, and places of service where foreigners are welcome and where, for the most part, someone can be found who speaks English. They provide information on the teachers and teachings, the facilities and food, schedules, fees, contact data, how to get there, and other services.
"A spiritual journey to India is inevitably a swan dive into the unknown," write Cushman and Jones. But with this traveling companion, you'll have background information on Indian philosophies and religions, gurus and teachers; descriptions of sacred sites; a glossary of spiritual terms; and tips about packing, health, itineraries, and other logistics. From Here to Nirvana is a great idea well executed.