The International Yoga Festival

Discover the Power of Yoga at the World's Largest Festival.

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The International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh celebrates Yoga, the ancient Indian science of health and wellness. The great sage Patanjali penned down the science and laid down the activity's minute rules and techniques. Yoga was primarily developed as a medium to attain harmony of body, mind, and soul. Yoga is not just different yogic postures or breathing techniques even it is a way of life. Around the world, Yoga has changed lives with its holistic practices. International Yoga Festival is a wonderful opportunity to introduce Yoga to one's life. The week-long event detoxifies and purifies the body, mind, and soul.

International Yoga Festival was started in the year 1999 in Rishikesh, Parmarth Niketan Ashram. The early meditative classes were held under the guidance of Pujya Shri Swami Veda Bharat Ji, while Yogacharya Shri Bharat Bhushan Ji taught the Yoga asanas.

The 2010 edition became the most successful event as it witnessed a maximum number of participants. The credit for the festival's success coincides with the auspicious occasion of Maha Kumbh Mela, which takes place during the same time of the year. Moreover, the festival's popularity keeps growing as more and more discover the benefits of Yoga.

Grounded in the authentic origin of Yoga, the International Yoga festival encompasses all traditional yoga lineages of India. Masters of yoga schools and styles impart their knowledge to the participants of the festival.

The one-week Festival covers over 70 hours of Yoga classes under world-class Yoga teachers practicing multiple styles of Yoga including Iyengar Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and Power Vinyasa Yoga. Satsang, divine words of revered saints and spiritual masters add to the holistic wellness derived from yoga. The schedule of the International Yoga Festival week varies from day-to-day.

Grounded in the authentic origin of Yoga, the International Yoga festival encompasses all traditional yoga lineages of India. Masters of yoga schools and styles impart their knowledge to the festival participants.

The one-week festival covers over 70 hours of Yoga classes under world-class Yoga teachers. Participants can practice multiple styles of Yoga, including Iyengar Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and Power Vinyasa Yoga. In addition, Satsang, divine words of revered saints and spiritual masters, add to the holistic wellness derived from Yoga. The schedule of the International Yoga Festival week varies from day to day.

Classes start at 4 AM.
One-hour yoga class at 6.30 AM, followed by a simple breakfast.
Several two-hour hour yoga sessions start at 8.30 AM.
Inspiring lectures from revered saints and Yogacharyas at 11:00 AM.
Traditional Indian lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
After short rest, three Yogasana classes from 3.30 PM to 5.00 PM.
From 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM, attend the Aarti, on the banks of the river Ganga.
Dinner at 7.00 PM.
Special evening programs of Satsang, cultural song and dance performances, campfires, etc.
Lights out at 9.30 PM.

During this one-week festival, you can learn different types of Yoga from spiritual leaders to rejuvenate your mind and soul. In addition, the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh got you covered with divine words (Satsang), Ganga Aarti, and cultural performances.

This program of the International Yoga Festival will make you focus on the power of gratitude. The roots of this soul-stirring festival are associated with one of the most amazing mindful techniques - Yoga.

The International Yoga Festival is all about bringing peace to the mind, health to the body, and joy to the heart. Yoga lovers can learn Yoga by attending theme-based classes. There will be separate classes in both - English and Hindi.