The much-awaited International Yoga Festival is on and will be held till March 21 against the tranquil setting of the holy river Ganges in Rishikesh.
Nestled along the banks of the holy river Ganga, Yog Bharat Ghat in Muni Ki Reti will be the focal point for holistic wellness during this seven-day yoga festival.
The International Yoga Festival will see distinguished yoga masters, spiritual leaders, and health professionals. Attendees will get to learn about the in-depth teachings of yoga and meditation.
Swami Sukhabodhananda, Dr Hester O'Connor, S. Sridharan, Douglas Atmananda Rexford, Swamy Ajay Rana, and Anshuka Parwani will offer their wisdom and encourage attendees towards holistic wellness.
Rishikesh is the premier hub for yoga and has attracted pilgrims and seekers from around the world. This year, the festival will offer an opportunity for yoga enthusiasts to immerse themselves in learning about personal growth.
The International Yoga Festival event is being organised by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and brings together top international yoga institutions, giving attendees a chance to delve deep into the practice of yoga.
Institutes such as the Art of Living, Isha Foundation, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Sivananda Ashram, and Manav Dharam Ashram will give participants the chance to explore different meditation techniques in a tranquil setting.
Famous bands including Kabir Cafe and Pandavas Band, fusion rhythms by Swaraag, Kathak dance by Aditi Mangal Das, Dance Ballet by Anuj Mishra will also be featured in the festival.