International Yoga Festival 2019

Overview

Mindfulness, that wonderfully foggy and all-inclusive term, is more 'on-trend' than ever at present, with a plethora of apps and wearable tech scrambling to get your attention. Perhaps, like me, you've tried some of these out within the confines of your 9-5 workday and cramped CBD apartment to only minimal (and not minimalist) success. In the face of this immense and often self-congratulatory market, you find yourself holding out for something more concrete, more immersive. No frills.

New Zealand's International Yoga Festival, then, might just be for you. In what will mark its eighth instantiation, the 2019 festival, taking place in late February, promises a tranquil and rejuvenating environment, delicious and healthful vegan catering, and a chance to start the year off on a mellifluous note. This is the kind of immersion even the most immersive of tech struggles to supply. So, whether you're a devout practitioner and festival regular, or just somebody looking for a bit of calm, prepare to cast off the stress and frivolity of the holiday season with four days of yoga, meditation, music and dance. If you're travelling from out of town, or seeking a complete eschewal of the bustle of the city for the festival's duration, on-site accommodation is also available.