International Yoga Festival 2024

The International Yoga Festival 2024, held in Rishikesh, India, was an event of 7 days each at two venues. The festival took place from March 8-14, 2024 at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram and March 15-21, 2024 at Yog Bharat Ghat in Muni Ki Reti. The event, organized by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB), brought together top international yoga schools.

The festival was a celebration of yoga, spirituality, and wellness, attracting participants from around the world.

Key Highlights:

• 70 hours of yoga classes, taught by renowned yoga gurus and experts
• Daily yoga classes began at 4:00 a.m., with sessions divided throughout the day
• Participants learned various yoga styles, asanas, anatomy, and meditation techniques
• Divine Satsang sessions featured spiritual leaders, saints, and gurus sharing their knowledge
• Ganga Aarti, a sacred ritual, was performed to uplift spirits
• Cultural performances, including music and dance, were presented to promote mental clarity

The festival offered a unique opportunity for yoga enthusiasts to:

• Deepen their yoga practice
• Explore different yoga styles
• Connect with like-minded individuals
• Immerse themselves in Indian culture and spirituality
• Rejuvenate their body, mind, and spirit

Renowned schools, including the Art of Living, Isha Foundation, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Sivananda Ashram, and Manav Dharam Ashram offered attendees the chance to explore different forms of meditation in a peaceful setting.

The International Yoga Festival 2024 in Rishikesh was a transformative experience, uniting participants in a celebration of yoga, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.