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First-ever online International Yoga Festival starts on March 7 in Rishikesh

THE International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2021 will be held virtually for the first time at Parmarth Niketan at Rishikesh, India.

This year's edition will be held from March 7 to 13, and yogis of every culture, colour and creed will come together for the global event.


In the 7-day event, enlightened spiritual leaders, master Yoga teachers, evolutionary thought leaders, and wellness specialists from around the world will perform every major style of Yoga.

The IYF 2021 starts with Kundalini sadhana at 4am for the intensely committed and ending at 9.30pm with traditional cultural song and dance, kirtan and enlightened entertainment on the banks of Ganga.

During the one-week Festival, people can participate in over 70 hours of Yoga classes from renowned teachers practicing multiple styles of Yoga including Kundalini Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Kriya Yoga.

This year the event will be streamed online through Parmarth Niketan’s social media channels.

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