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International Yog Festival 2019 – A Unique Conflux of Yoga
Yoga which took birth in ancient India is India’s gift to the world. Over the passage of time Yoga which was once an esoteric practice has assumed the proportions of a movement. Today, the world is well aware of the power of Yoga. But with its popularity Yoga has also seen a mushrooming of different branches and adaptations of the original discipline.
Yoga is much more than a physical exercise regimen, it is a holistic approach to life itself and is a powerful medium to achieve harmony of the body, mind, and soul. As the land of Yoga, it is India’s duty to demystify the various aspects of Yoga and also the harmoniously synthesize the ancient with the contemporary.
One giant step in this direction is the International Yog Festival 2019 – #IYF2019 being organized by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) and Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), at the Ganga Resort in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, from 1st to 7th March 2019. This is the official festival organized by the Government to provide a forum for sharing of the best practices of Yoga amongst different styles encompassing the traditional and the contemporary.
What the International Yog Festival 2019 has in Store
Uttarakhand is a heavenly land with natural beauty that hypnotizes and is also referred to as Devbhoomi or Land of the Gods. The state is steeped in mystical lore and the aura of ancient sages who practiced meditation and Yoga in these regions seems to still cast a halo over the land. What better place to organize a celebration of the spirit of Yoga than in Rishikesh, at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. Rishikesh known as the Yoga capital of the world provides an ideal setting for the International Yog Festival 2019.
The vision of the International Yog Festival 2019 is to permeate Yoga to the masses and ensure that it gets enriched by reaping the benefits that Yoga has to offer.
Some of the experiences to look forward to at the International Yog Festival 2019 in Rishikesh are:
A Yoga Symposium
Yoga in contemporary times has assumed a plethora of forms and to gain the maximum benefits from Yoga, the chaff has to be separated from the grain. A Yoga Symposium to be held during the International Yog Festival 2019 will have experts and masters of various forms of Yoga discuss and exchange ideas. Some of the topics that would be part of the symposium include The Yogic Way of Life, The differences and similarities between traditional and contemporary Yoga, Frontiers of Yoga as per the ancient texts and their attainability, Yoga beyond Asanas, and much more.
Bhakti Fest
Bhakti which means love, devotion, faith, worship is a great way to foster the spirit of Yoga. A special Bhakti Fest is being organized during the International Yog Festival 2019 in Rishikesh, India.
Talk To Teachers
The International Yog Festival 2019 will provide an excellent opportunity to not only learn the nuances of Yoga from the masters but also to talk to them directly and be touched by the power of their aura. A special session that will bring together enthusiastic Yoga students and experts is on the anvil at the International Yog Festival 2019.
Theme Based Yoga Classes
Week-long Yoga programmes which are theme based provide a never-before opportunity to Yoga aspirants to hone their Yoga proficiency. The themes that are planned include Traditional Yoga, Contemporary Yoga, Yoga for Women, and Therapeutic Yoga. One of the themes that promise to be really unique is around, Shakti – The Power of Creation, where renowned Female Yoga masters share their knowledge.
Therapies
Various therapies originating from the ancient land of India like Ayurveda and Naturopathy, Chakra Healing, Pranic Healing, etc., would be an integral part of the International Yog Festival 2019 in Rishikesh, India.
Being Part of the International Yog Festival 2019
There are many ways that one can be a part of the International Yog Festival 2019 in Rishikesh. One can be a presenter or performer or also a volunteer or seeker. Either way, the Festival would pave the way for an enriching and enlightening experience.
The epoch-making International Yog Festival 2019 will be inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat and the Minister of Tourism Shri Satpal Maharaj.
Eminent personalities from the field of Yoga like Yogi Arun Perumal, Yogi Jeet Anand Ji, Sadhvi Yogsnjali, and many more will be part of the august gathering at the International Yog Festival 2019.
For participating in the above roles check out the details here.
For registering for the International Yog Festival 2019, click here.
Check out the schedule here.
Book the package that suits you here. This includes accommodation, food and Yoga classes.
How to get to Rishikesh to be a part of The International Yog Festival 2019
Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, India, where the International Yog Festival 2019 will take place is well connected by Road, Rail, and Air.
- Rishikesh is located about 253 kilometers from the Indian capital city Delhi
- Plenty of ordinary and luxury buses are available from Delhi to Rishikesh
- Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh and is located about 21 kilometers away
- Buses and cabs are available from the major centers of Uttarakhand like Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, etc., to Rishikesh
- Rishikesh is also well connected by rail to major Indian destinations
The International Yog Festival 2019 is a one of its kind celebration of bliss and harmony on the planet. It is an invitation to mankind to delve deep within oneself and move towards a seamless and harmonious existence with the world. International Yog Festival 2019 in Rishikesh promises to be a conflux of the best of Yoga practice and practitioners and masters, an event to dive deep into and come up with exquisite pearls of knowledge.
Gorgeous mountains and vibrant nature invite you! Come, be a part of International Yog Festival 2019!
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What a beautiful and spiritual festival this must have been. Yoga is something I have wanted to try for so long – this is inspiring to me 🙂
This is so interesting! I have stayed at Ananda Resort in Rishikesh earlier, so I can attest to it being the idyllic destination for a yoga festival. Thank you for sharing the details.
This would be great for people who liked Yoga. I wish I could get into it, but I just get a fit of the Giggles when I try.
A yoga festival? Now, that sounds wonderful!! Do you plan on attending?
My sister would love this event. She loves yoga and does it with a group of ladies.
This sounds like an absolutely amazing festival for people who love yoga! It seems like there is so much going on for you.
I have been to Rishikesh and it definitely is one of the best places for this. Yoga keeps you calm and focused and definitely helps you in so many ways.
This sounds like a great retreat for my yoga loving friends. Now I will have a fun topic to discuss with them over the holidays.
I have never heard of international yoga. But interesting information you shared. I did yoga many years ago. I plan to get back into it soon.
I have heard about International You Festival and it seems a divinity when health and lifestyle joins hands with the natural beauty.
I have gone to Rishikesh is divine place plus yoga add more positivity to our lifestyle. We all need a healthy lifestyle nothing is better than Yoga
Yoga festival in Uttrakhand sounds interesting. I am sure it would have been a great experience. Uttrakhand is on my travel list. Would surely visit.
Thinks for this. I like Yoga but have never mastered the poses. Attending the International Yog Festival 2019 would surely help.
This looks so damn exciting, I so wanted to be here at that time, yoga undoubtedly is a topic that can bring in a lot of positives in ones life and an event dedicated to the same is just damn amazing 🙌
I have never tried yoga before, but my kids do it in PE at school, and they love it. I need to try it. What a great excuse for a festival!
Yoga does so much of wonder to one’s body and mind and their too I just can’t inagine yoga be done in such a serene atmosphere. I really wanted to be a part of this event
Yoga is a perfect mode to keep out body and minds refreshing and clean. Love doing yoga and that too in this kinda location it’s just serenity. Want to be a part of this event
Yoga is too hard for me so I don’t do it..I have a friend who loves it. Will share with her
These looks like it is a great event for yoga lovers. I’ve done yoga a handful of times. It must be amazing to have this yoga event hosted in India where it all began.
What a unique and interesting festival! Definitely something i’d love to attend! I love yoga, it is so soothing and relaxing!
I have never tried yoga yet, but a lot of people say that this one makes them more at peace, and in control of their selves, their surroundings, and their situations. I wish we have something like this in our city! It must have been good to be in touch with our minds and souls not only individually, but also by group.
this looks like a fun , i am getting into yoga and this will be a good way to connect with likeminded people
I always love Yoga and it keeps me sane! But I can;t do it everyday, unfortunately. Thanks for reminding me how to be more at peace with my self and with people surrounding me.
Yoga is one of those things that always relaxes me. This looks like it would be such an amazing festival to attend.
A whole festival dedicated thats amazing. I often look at yoga and think it should be someting I do just to balance my mind mostly. It would be great to see something like these here in Australia.
A yoga festival just sounds super fun. I love the fact that people get to meet and practise more on the traditional and contemporary Yoga skills. Yoga can be so theraupatic.
I’m so glad you’re shedding light on these festivals that are available. The international yoga seems like a win for yogis- I’ll be sharing this post with a few friends.