International Yoga Festival (Rishikesh) & International Day of Yoga at ashrams
The International Yoga Festival is Parmarth Niketan's annual week of classes from many yoga lineages, satsang, kirtan and Ganga Aarti. The International Day of Yoga is the UN-recognised day, 21 June every year.
Dates
- International Yoga Festival 2027: 2027-03-09 – 2027-03-15 (internationalyogafestival.org)
- International Day of Yoga 2027: 2027-06-21 (www.un.org)
Where to celebrate (in our directory)
- Parmarth Niketan – Hosts the International Yoga Festival (held only at Parmarth): teachers from many traditions, saints' satsang, kirtan, Ganga Aarti; day passes include meals.
- Isha Yoga Center (incl. Sadhanapada) – A Reddit thread on International Yoga Day at Isha reports very large crowds; Isha's official day programme is not listed here.
Other ashrams: none added yet from official sources.
Tips
- Register only via internationalyogafestival.org/register; official email is [email protected].
- Festival accommodation runs 2 PM 7 March to 12 PM 15 March; limited on-site day tickets may be sold daily.
- Schedule is released shortly before the festival and can change.
Videos
From official ashram channels or reputable broadcasters; embedded with privacy-enhanced mode.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-22
- internationalyogafestival.org: https://internationalyogafestival.org/faq/
- internationalyogafestival.org: https://internationalyogafestival.org/event/international-yoga-festival-2027/
- www.un.org: https://www.un.org/en/observances/yoga-day
- www.reddit.com: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sadhguru/comments/1l29svr/international_yoga_day_at_isha_foundati