ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
For three unforgettable days every year during the season of the Holi Festival (February-March), the International Yoga Festival Vrindavan brings together people from across India and around the world to practise yoga, explore ancient wisdom, celebrate culture, and experience the unique atmosphere of one of India’s most sacred destinations.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
For three unforgettable days every year during the season of the Holi Festival (February-March), the International Yoga Festival Vrindavan brings together people from across India and around the world to practice yoga, explore ancient wisdom, celebrate culture, and experience the unique atmosphere of one of India’s most sacred destinations, Vrindavan.
Here, yoga extends beyond the mat.
It becomes conversation over chai after a morning class. It becomes stillness during meditation. It becomes music shared in kirtan, colours celebrated during Holi, friendships formed across cultures, and moments that continue to inspire long after the festival has ended.
Whether you are taking your very first yoga class or have spent decades teaching others, you are welcome here.
“Here, yoga meets devotion,
and the world meets the divine.”
Every Great Journey Begins With a Question
Why do people travel thousands of kilometres to experience yoga?
For many, the answer is simple: yoga offers something that modern life often takes away; space to breathe, time to reflect, and the opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and with others.
Yet too often, yoga is experienced only within the walls of a studio or through a screen.
We believed there could be something more.
We imagined a festival where yoga would not simply be taught, but lived. A place where movement, meditation, Ayurveda, philosophy, music, community, and culture could come together naturally in one shared experience.
There was only one place that felt right.
Vrindavan.
A town where devotion, tradition, celebration, and everyday life have been intertwined for centuries.
The International Yoga Festival Vrindavan was born from this vision: not to create another event on the calendar, but to create an experience that people would remember for the rest of their lives.
Every Great Journey Begins With a Question
Why do people travel thousands of kilometres to experience yoga?
For many, the answer is simple: yoga offers something that modern life often takes away; space to breathe, time to reflect, and the opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and with others.
Yet too often, yoga is experienced only within the walls of a studio or through a screen.
We believed there could be something more.
We imagined a festival where yoga would not simply be taught, but lived. A place where movement, meditation, Ayurveda, philosophy, music, community, and culture could come together naturally in one shared experience.
There was only one place that felt right.
Vrindavan.
A town where devotion, tradition, celebration, and everyday life have been intertwined for centuries.
The International Yoga Festival Vrindavan was born from this vision: not to create another event on the calendar, but to create an experience that people would remember for the rest of their lives.
Why Vrindavan Changes Everything
Many yoga festivals take place in beautiful locations.
Few take place in a destination that becomes part of the experience itself.
Vrindavan is not simply where our festival happens.
It is one of our greatest teachers.
The gentle rhythm of temple bells at dawn, the devotion that fills the streets, the sacred Yamuna River, centuries-old temples, colourful festivals, evening prayers, local hospitality, and the stories that have shaped Braj for generations create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world.
Here, yoga is not separated from daily life.
It is reflected in the values of presence, compassion, gratitude, simplicity, and connection.
As you explore Vrindavan between classes, every walk becomes part of your learning.
Every conversation becomes an opportunity to understand a little more about India’s living spiritual traditions.
We believe there is no better classroom than a place where yoga is woven into everyday life.
This is the land of Lord Shri Krishna, Yogeshwara, the Master of all Yogis.
“Some places host a festival.
Vrindavan becomes part of the festival.”
What Makes IYFV Different?
Join the Story
Every Journey Begins With One Decision.
Perhaps you are looking for new inspiration in your yoga practice.
Perhaps you want to experience Holi in its cultural and spiritual home.
Perhaps you simply need a few days to slow down, reconnect, and meet people who share your curiosity for life.
Whatever brings you here, we invite you to become part of the International Yoga Festival Vrindavan.
Not as a spectator.
But as an active participant in a community that believes yoga is something we live, together.
February 2023
Feb 2023
The vision takes root
Inspired by the timeless spirit of Vrindavan and the transformative power of yoga, we came together with one simple vision: to create a community where people from India and around the world could come together to learn, share, and experience the living traditions of yoga in one of the world’s most sacred destinations.
A vision inspired by Vrindavan. A festival created for everyone.
February 2026
Feb 2026
Our first chapter
That vision became reality.
The first edition of the International Yoga Festival Vrindavan welcomed participants, teachers, and partners from India and Europe for three days of yoga, wellbeing, and cultural exchange. More importantly, it gave us valuable feedback that inspired us to rethink and improve every aspect of the experience.
Our first edition wasn’t the destination—it was the beginning of the journey.
March 2027
March 2027
A festival reimagined
Building on everything we learned, the 2027 edition introduces more practical sessions, immersive workshops, richer cultural experiences, and stronger opportunities to connect. Every improvement has been shaped by our growing community.
Designed by experience. Shaped by community. Created for transformation.
Beyond
Beyond
The future
Our journey is only beginning.
In the years ahead, we hope to welcome more teachers, more participants, stronger partnerships, richer cultural experiences, and new opportunities to learn, serve, and celebrate together.
Our commitment to creating a festival where every participant feels welcomed, inspired, and part of something bigger than themselves.
The journey has only just begun, and we’d love you to be part of the next chapter.
Every participant becomes part of the story of the International Yoga Festival Vrindavan. We don’t know who you’ll meet, what you’ll discover, or how your journey will unfold; but we hope your story begins with us.
Looking Ahead
This Is Only the Beginning
The International Yoga Festival Vrindavan is envisioned as an annual gathering that grows not only in size, but in depth and impact.
Our ambition is to build a community that extends far beyond three days in March: a community that continues learning, sharing, collaborating, and supporting one another throughout the year.
Future editions will introduce new teachers, more practical workshops, richer cultural experiences, expanded international collaborations, and new opportunities for participants to contribute to the festival’s evolution.
As we grow, one principle will remain unchanged:
People will always come before numbers.
Experience will always come before spectacle.
Authenticity will always come before trends.