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Mar 06 2019

International Yoga Festival – Day 6

Our Climate and Our Future—a call to action for IYF Participants, Ambassadors, and Leaders to make a commitment to Yoga’s role in Earth Activism. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji welcome Saul David Raye, Srila B.A. Paramadvaiti, Cheryl Angel, Abuela Tonalmitl, and other indigenous elders in inspiring conversation on Climate and our Sustainable Future RISHIKESH- On Day 6, the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan, being held in association with Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, opened to a dialogue about the urgency of climate action, and how...

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Mar 05 2019

International Yoga Festival – Day 5

Shiva and Shilpa came together at Parmarth Niketan’s International Yoga Festival Bollywood Actress, Yoga Teacher, Entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty shared the secrets of success by being on a path of Yoga and led participants from across the world in a fun, refreshing outdoor Yoga Class in Parmarth’s Yoga Garden RISHIKESH- The International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan, being held in association with Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, was joined by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of Parmarth Niketan, and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, Director of the International Yoga Festival, in...

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Mar 04 2019

Inaugural Ceremony | International Yoga Festival 2019

#IYF2019 Inauguration Highlights Glimpses and Highlights of the International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2019 | Day 1 | Inaugural Ceremony | 1st March, 2019 | Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh The Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Satpal Maharaj and the Minister of AYUSH Shri Harak Singh Rawatji inaugurated the #IYF2019 along with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji. Graced by the magic of our beloved saints, sages, teachers & family, we brought in IYF2019 with a commitment to always live our Yoga not just on the mat, but most importantly, off the...

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Mar 04 2019

International Yoga Festival – Day 4

Divine Maha Shivaratri Celebrations take International Yoga Festival Participants Deeper with Satsang by HH Pujya Mooji and Sacred Shiv Abhishek on the Ganga Ghat IYF Participants from more than 70 Nations Celebrate Adiyogi Lord Shiva through Yoga, reflection, song, dance, chanting, prayers, and meditation. RISHIKESH- Highlights from Day 4 of the International Yoga Festival included an 11 am Satsang with HH Pujya Moojiji, as part of our Spiritual Lecture Series, and a special celebration of Maha Shivratri. With hundreds of people pouring into the Yoga Ghat, we welcomed HH Pujya Mooji back...

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Mar 03 2019

International Yoga Festival 2019 – Day 3

The Power of Women and Divine Shakti Takes Center Stage at Day 3 of the International Yoga Festival IYF participants hear from Dr. Vandana Shiva, Indigenous Elders, Renowned Yogacharyas and others RISHIKESH- Highlights from Day 3 of the International Yoga Festival included: Our Spiritual Lecture Series “Shakti, Power of the Divine Feminine in A Yogic Life” with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Seane Corn, Laura Plumb, Abuela Tonalmitl, Cheryl Angel and Martina Mamani, was held in the Yoga Ghat from 11- 12:30 pm today. Participants heard from this...

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Mar 02 2019

International Yoga Festival 2019 – Day 2

Colours of Oneness and Love in a Special, Eco-Friendly Holi Celebrations by participants of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan from more than 70 countries with World Famous Percussionist Sivamani Interfaith & Indigenous Leaders Pledge for a Cleaner & Greener Planet The flow of Yoga unfolds in Day 2 of the International Yoga Festival with multi-cultural classes and workshops, teachings, prayers, and performances RISHIKESH: After a joyous and bright opening day, the 2019 International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan, in association with Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, carried the...

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Mar 01 2019

First day of International Yoga Festival 2019

🧘🏻‍♀️🙏🏽🌎 Today was such a great first day of the International Yoga Festival here at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga! This year is the 30th Anniversary of this world famous festival. Perhaps someday in the past yoga was a luxury. Today it is not. Today it is a necessity. It is a responsibility. Until we are united in our own minds, hearts, and lives we cannot be vehicles of unity in our nations or the world. Yoga is the answer to so much of what ails our...

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Mar 01 2019

International Yoga Festival Inauguration | IYF 2019

The Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Satpal Maharaj and the Minister of AYUSH Shri Harak Singh Rawatji inaugurated the #IYF2019 along with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, welcoming all presenters and participants to the 30th International Yoga Festival! ...

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Mar 01 2019

International Yoga Festival 2019 – Day 1

The 30th annual, world-famous annual International Yoga Festival began today at Parmarth Niketan, welcoming this year more than 1100 participants from 70 nations. This year, with a renewed emphasis on BEING YOGA and LIVING YOGA, on uniting together with our global world family in peace, the festival opened at 5 am with a special temescal (sweat lodge) ceremony by indigenous elders from South America, Central America and North America in the yoga village. During this one-week Festival, attendees have the opportunity to participate in over 70 hours of Yoga classes from...

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Feb 27 2019

Tehri Lake Festival 2019

Beautiful moments from Tehri Lake Festival 2019, organised by the Uttarakhand Tourism, which was inaugurated by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat and Hon'ble Minister of State Dr Dhan Singh Rawat.  It was also wonderful to organise and lead the world famous Ganga Aarti at the holy banks of Bhagirathi in Tehri. Great moments from #TehriLakeFestival2019, organised by @UTDBofficial , inaugurated by @PujyaSwamiji ,@tsrawatbjp ji & @drdhansinghuk ji. Also great to organise & lead aarti at the banks of Bhagirathi Ganga in #Tehri! Click here...

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