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This is a tough subject and the debate has gotten pretty vocal in the last year. In a lot of cases it comes down to an issue if the NGOs...

Yeah, I think that's what a lot of Westerners are looking for but it's hard to find that balance. I think you could email Judith and see...

This might help give you some perspective. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/blog/2012/04/30/are-americans-safer-in-mexico-than-at-home/

Estel, ...

burguesa - pretty sure this message board just gave you a taste of travel in India. Everyone trying to sell you something. Thailand is much...

I never found a good place in that neighborhood and have no idea why it's recommended. The hotels are Western prices with Indian standards.

Jordi - It's easiest to travel around Kerela and Tamil Nadu if you're looking for yoga and ayurveda. You haven't specified a place yet but...

It's your call but traveling solo I prefer some place such as Ubud over Kuta. Ubud isn't a party all night scene like Kuta but there's a...

You'll be fine alone but where you stay for 10 days is really up to you. Kuta is the major party place. I hated it and left as soon as I...

I've heard of an ashram in Argentina that is low-cost but not free that might be an option and one in Columbia but I'm not sure about the...

Sanur is also an option for yoga and beach but I agree with the posts on Gili T and Gili Air. If you want more advice on yoga around Bali...

You're best options are to check http://www.BaliSpirit.com and look at the yoga places in Ubud when you get there. It seems like there is...

You might want to give yourself a primer on the different types of yoga and what you might like. Weather is also a key factor here because...

It'll be easy to pick an ashram that fits you once you're there and if you want to venture out some more there are plenty in Rishikesh to...

Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj are your best bets. There are tons of options there so it depends on if you practice a specific type of yoga...