International Yoga Festival- Rishikesh

The holy land of Rishikesh plays host to the International Yoga Festival.The annual International Yoga Festival is organized by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

A paradise located on the bank of the Holy Ganga, at the base of the Himalaya, Paramartha Niketan is site of this grand festival. Thespiritual haven lies on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the lush Himalayas.

The International Yoga Festival is an event that keeps the legacy of Yoga, the ancient science alive. Every year the state tourism department along with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board in Rishikesh takes effort to bring together the practitioners of Yoga. In the midst of the beautiful Himalayas in Rishikesh along the banks of river Ganga, many learned saints and yogis have practiced yoga and now in this serene sanctified lands, crowds from international locales practice the holistic science.

Yoga is the holistic science of health and wellness of body, mind and soul. The science comprises the union of the self with the divine. With various postures and exercises yoga practitioners enjoy enhanced peace of mind. Not only the body gets fit after the rigorous training you feel joyous in the heart. The practice of yoga is attaining divine connection.The birthplace of Yoga, Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of India organizes a week long annual International Yoga Festival.

The International Yoga Festival is one of the largest event of its kind. Rishikesh buzzes all week long during the festival with an unparalleled experience as time-tested masters of Traditional Yoga Lineages from India. Yoga lovers and practitioners participate in different sessions of Yoga classes where you can get all authentic lessons and information regarding Yoga. Apart from India, the masters of global Yoga schools and styles will also be here to take yoga and meditation classes.