Join International Yoga Festival 2019 Rishikesh

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Join International Yoga Festival 2019 Rishikesh
Start from 1st March
The forthcoming International Yoga Festival to be
held in Rishikesh is a great opportunity for
those wishing to know more about this ancient
practice that has its roots in Indian
culture. Yoga is an ancient healing methodology
that brings about complete well being in a
persons life. It is an ultimate way to connect a
persons body and mind with the cosmos in a
harmonious manner. In India, Yoga has remained in
practice for the last 15,000 years since its
inception and has undergone different stages of
evolution to complement the lifestyle of younger
generations. However, it was only in the late
nineteenth century that it gained prominence as
an alternative healing system.
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Internation Yoga Festival 2019 in Rishikesh
The Yoga Festival in Rishikesh intends to create
awareness about this oldest healing technique
through a course of lectures, cultural
performances and yoga sessions under the guidance
of expert teachers. Yoga enlists the use of
several postures, breathing techniques and
meditation practices to attain a higher state of
consciousness and well being. This holistic
approach towards health is what makes Yoga so
popular among a large section of people around
the world today, especially the
youngsters who seem to be inclined towards the
holistic healing techniques to evade the stresses
they continually face as a result of their
grueling work and study routines.
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Rishikesh International Yoga Festival 2019
The first International Yoga Festival started in
the year 1999 as a small gathering of sages and
saints belonging to different parts of the
country. As the popularity of Yoga soared, the
festival began to attract a greater number of
participants from India and abroad and now the
festival is deemed as a world famous event that
witnesses thousands of visitors from across the
globe. Tour agencies have included this festival
as one of the best festival tours in India.
The Rishikesh International Yoga Festival 2019 is
a chance to understand Yoga, its history and its
application in the modern world. The weeklong
festival acquaints you with the different types
of yogic positions including Hatha Yoga,
Pranayama, Kundalini Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Kriya
Yoga. The different asanas combined with
meditation sessions conducted by renowned yoga
masters contribute to complete detoxification of
body and mind.
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Highlights of International Yoga Festival
During the seven days long festival, the
participants get to learn about different forms
of Yoga in 60 hour long classes conducted by
masters belonging to the traditional Yoga
lineage. Apart from yoga sessions, the festival
also throws light on spirituality, Indian culture
and elucidates the importance of sattvic food.
The festival begins with Kundalini Sadhna early
in the morning at 4 am, followed by yoga
sessions. The rest of the day is spent listening
to lectures on yoga, spiritual discourses given
by famous sages and spiritual masters.
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Holi Festival of Colors
Since the festival coincides with Holi, the
famous Indian festival of colors, the
participants celebrate the occasion by throwing
colors on each other late in the morning. Ganga
Arti is performed in the evening on all days
which is followed by yoga sessions. A musical
concert is organized at the end of the day
highlighting the role of Sufi and other forms of
soul music which help relax both the body and
mind.
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Venue of International Yoga Festival
The festival is hosted at Parmarth Niketan
Ashram located beside the Ganges River in the
holy city of Rishikesh in Uttrakhand. Rishikesh
is famous for its serene environment which makes
it the best place to meditate. The place is
dotted with many temples and ashrams which lend a
holy atmosphere to the city. The city holds great
relevance in the Hindu religion as it is a famous
pilgrimage destination of Hindus and is
frequented by Hindu saints. Also known as the
Yoga capital of the world, the city is a
preferred destination for yoga enthusiasts as
there are many yoga learning centers located
within Rishikesh. The place serves as an ideal
venue for spiritual seekers due to its calm
disposition. This the best time to explore this
beautiful city.
FESTIVAL DATES 1st March 2019 to 7th March
2019 Timings 4 am 930 pm
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Nearby Attractions
The tranquil atmosphere of Rishikesh coupled with
the breathtaking views of the Himalayas enchants
all kinds of visitors who find themselves asking
for more once they step into this serene city. If
you plan to be a part of the International Yoga
Festival 2019 in Rishikesh, it would be worth
exploring the city during your visit. Some of the
places you must visit in Rishikesh are Laxman
Jhula, Ram Jhula, the Beatles ashram, Neelkanth
Mahadev temple and the sacred Triveni Ghat
situated beside river Ganges. Most Yoga Festival
Tour Packages cover these tourist attractions to
help you get to know more about the city. The
city also happens to be a famous destination for
adventure sports activities like trekking,
rafting, kayaking and bungee jumping.
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How to Reach International Yoga Festival 2019
Rishikesh
Parmarth Niketan Ashram is located just 14
kilometers from Rishikesh and it takes half hour
drive from Rishikesh to reach the ashram. By
Air Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the only
airport near Rishikesh that takes direct flights
from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Jaipur,
Hyderabad, Lucknow and Chandigarh. On reaching
Dehradoon, you can hire a taxi to travel to
Rishikesh which is just 35 kilometers away from
Dehradun airport. By Rail The nearest railway
station around Rishikesh is in Haridwar, situated
at a distance of 25 kilometers. It is well
connected with all major cities of India. By
Car From Delhi, you can reach Rishikesh in just
6 to 7 hours in a taxi or private vehicle. For
comfortable traveling hire a car with driver from
the best car rental services provider to reach
Rishikesh.
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