International Yoga Week 2015

Share, collaborate, experience, unwind…and let the universal energies find you.

Yoga. When one comes across this word, an image of discipline, wellness, and tranquility is conjured up. Literally translating to “union”, Yoga is the ancient Hindu system of holistic well-being. A ubiquitous utterance in today”s world, Yoga has become synonymous with fitness, health and spirituality. Now enjoying a cult following across the globe, Yoga receives patronage from international political figures, athletes, film stars and musicians to common women and men.

Rishikesh, a quaint Indian town on the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, is globally known as the “birth place of Yoga”. Sprawled across the banks of the divine River Ganges, this rustic habitation comes alive in the month of February/ March when Yoga Gurus, practitioners and enthusiasts from all over the globe flock down to participate in the International Yoga Festival. Organized annually by the Uttarakhand State Tourism Department, the International Yoga Week has gained immense popularity and patronage over the years. During this week-long International Yoga Festival, yoga followers revel in comprehensive lectures and demonstrations of a wide range of yoga styles and asanas. Distinguished proponents of Yoga conduct sessions along the banks of the sacred river and speak about not just this ancient technique, but also the celestial unity of the mind, body and soul.

This year, the International Yoga Week 2015 will be held from the 1st of March and will continue till the 7th of March.
This International Yoga Festival 2015 will be hosted at various venues across Rishikesh, and Hotel Ganga Kinare will be at the forefront of this prestigious event. Hotel Ganga Kinare has taken it upon itself to present all visiting yoga and meditation enthusiasts and seekers with a wholesome week long window into this 1000 year old traditional art-form and way of life.
Presenting Dr. Kathy Kangarloo

Dr. Kathy Kangarloo (Ph.D. in Esoteric Studies) is the founder of “emerging Om” in Tustin California/USA.
She has taught and practiced yoga, Reiki, and meditation for over 25 years in the United States and across the world. During years in India, particularly while studying in a Reiki hospital in Madras, Kathy learned of the boundless opportunities offered by this practice. She then developed “Yukt Yoga” which is a combination of Hatha yoga, deep breathing, soft movements, Mindful meditation, Qi- Gong and Reiki. Yukt Yoga dedicated to healing in all its forms: spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical.

What is “Yukt Yoga”?
Dr. Kathy believes that yoga is not about touching your toes or bending your knees. It is about touching many hearts in the world. Yukt yoga is based on compassion, kindness and devotion. Yukt yoga is the strength of male energy combined with the softness of female energy. It is the union of God and the Goddess. It is the merge of Yin and Yang…it is the sacred link between Shiva and Shakti…it is all about bringing balance to your daily life. It is practical and simple. The foundation of “Yukt Yoga” is the law of Ahimsa or non-violence. Non- violence towards the self and others, in thoughts, words and action. “Yukt Yoga” is not only an exercise , it is a way of life. It is the art of communication with the universal life force energy through full body movements… You cannot do it…you can only be it!

Classes during International Yoga Festival : Duration 90 minutes:
Classes offered at the conference will be based on the healing principals of “Yukt Yoga”:

1-We begin the session by deep breathing to bring the mind home, to release it and relax
2-Chanting 108 sacred “OM” to open the chakras and to expand the aura (the field of energy around each individual…your sacred space)
3-Learning the 7 major mudras for abundance of healing &happiness.
4-Qi- Gong movements to get rid of stagnant energy and to welcome a fresh flow of energy to your body, mind and soul
5-Fluid movements based on the poses of Hatha yoga
6-Forgiveness prayer for individual and world peace
7-Corps pose in silence for rejuvenation &Renewal in all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
8-We finish the session with powerful positive affirmations