{"id":3954,"date":"2020-02-13T15:14:48","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T09:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/?p=3954"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:39:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:09:55","slug":"celebrating-the-many-faces-of-yoga-the-international-yoga-festival-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yoga.in\/blogs\/2020\/02\/13\/celebrating-the-many-faces-of-yoga-the-international-yoga-festival-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Many Faces of Yoga: The International Yoga Festival 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Adithi Mathews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over a period, a practitioner of Yoga sees a transformation within themselves. It could start off as simple as being connected to one\u2019s breath, or by being mindful of the way they consume and move, or even the most obvious – more flexibility and having more energy to carry out their days work. The true fruits to the practice are received when the practice continues over an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IYF – Yoga unites the world. Photo credit: IYF<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The aspect of the community is especially important to most practitioners, as it fosters motivation and a sense of belonging that helps make the practice more enjoyable when shared. One such event, that is a great place to experience the community spirit of Yoga is the Annual International Festival of Yoga<\/a>, which takes place in Rishikesh, the Yoga capital of the world. Click here<\/a> to read about Yoga in Rishikesh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.\u201d \u2015 B.K.S Iyengar<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

With participants from around the world, this year\u2019s festival is scheduled between 1 \u2013 7 March 2020 and is organised by Parmarth Niketan Ashram<\/a> in association with the Ministry of AYUSH<\/a> and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IYF – Yoga practitioners from around the world. Photo credit: IYF<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This year marks the 31st<\/sup> edition of the festival, which saw first organised in 1999 in Parmath Niketan Ashram, which till date continues to be the venue of this world-renowned festival. Spread over 7 days, Yoga enthusiasts will have an exciting program line up from 4:00 am to 9:30 pm. Some of the planned activities of the IYF 2020 according to their Website are, \u2018\u2019over 70 hours of Yoga classes from world-class Yoga teachers practising multiple styles of Yoga including Kundalini Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Kriya Yoga. The participants will also be blessed with the presence, Satsang and divine words of revered saints and spiritual masters from within India.\u2018\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are keen on being a part of IYF 2020 then click here to register for the event.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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