Register for the International Yoga Conference in Dubai

Conference Schedule 2024

Experience the transformative power of yoga at the International Yoga Conference hosted by United Arab Emirates Sports For All Federation and Swasti Yoga Center. Join us in Dubai for a day of inspiration, learning, and connection with fellow yoga enthusiasts.

Event Details:

• Date: 10th November 2024, Sunday
• Location:  Leaders Qualification Center, Al Nahda St – Al Qusais – Al Qusais 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
• Theme: Yoga for a Greener and Healthier Tomorrow

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Sunrise Yoga Session
Start the day with an invigorating yoga session, following the International Day of Yoga Common Yoga Protocol. This session harmonizes body, mind, and nature. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and water bottles.

8:30 AM Check-in: Attendees receive their eco-friendly welcome kits and event materials.

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome

• Opening Ceremony: Introduction to the event’s mission, blending yoga and yogic lifestyle to address global challenges.
• Welcome Addresses: Dignitaries from the United Arab Emirates Sports For All Federation, Dubai (UAE), will deliver opening remarks.
• Awards Ceremony: Honoring keynote speakers, event partners, and distinguished personalities, presented by the Sports For All Federation and Dubai Sports Council.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Plenary Session: Visionary Insights on Yoga & Sustainability
A series of transformative keynote presentations connecting yoga to the global sustainability agenda:

• Keynote 1: Empowering Women Through Yoga: Strength, Resilience & Leadership
  Speaker: Ms. Nouf Marwaai, Founder of the Arab Yoga Foundation (Saudi Arabia)
• Keynote 2: Yoga in UAE: Career and growth opportunities

         Speaker: Ahmed Ibrahim, Board Member of the UAE Sports For All Federation (UAE)

• Keynote 2: Sustainability through Yoga: From India to the World
  Speaker: Dr. Vikas Chothe, Swasti Yoga Center (India)
• Keynote 3: The Role of Swasti Yoga Center in Supporting Climate Action and Sustainability
  Speaker: Dr. Shwetambari Chothe, Swasti Yoga Center (India)
• Keynote 4: Promoting Healthy Aging through Yoga
  Speaker: Mr. Lionel Jeannin (France)

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Q&A and Special Events
Engage in a dynamic Q&A session with the keynote speakers, followed by exciting event highlights:

• Book Launches:
  1. Yoga for Business Ethics (Second Edition)
  2. Panchatantra and Yogasutra (Arabic Edition)
  3. Bal Gita (Punjabi Edition)
• Program Launch:
  Introduction of the Yoga and Sustainability Program, Green Yoga Instructor and Corporate ESG, BRSR Yoga Program—global initiatives aimed at educating sustainability-focused yoga professionals.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Networking Break & Exhibition
Enjoy a refreshing break while exploring exhibitions of sustainable products, poster presentations, and eco-friendly innovations.

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Spotlight Presentations: Yoga & Sustainability in Practice
Presentations showcasing innovative approaches in yoga and sustainability:

• Integrating Ahimsa (Non-violence) in Youth Education
  Presenter: Christiane Chalhoub (Lebanon)
• Eco-Yoga Retreats: Sustainable Tourism for the Modern Yogi
  Presenter: Jagpreet Kaur
• Stretch Beyond Stress: Corporate Wellness through Yoga
  Presenter: Preevi Jain
• Transforming Waste into Wellness: The Suryanamaskar Puzzle Approach
  Presenter: Manisha Garg
• Fashion Waves: Reducing Water Pollution with Yogic Wisdom
  Presenter: Sonali Karnavat

11:15 AM – 11:30 PM | Closing Ceremony & Felicitations
Celebrate the achievements of individuals spreading the message globally and championing sustainable yoga practices through:

Awards ceremony: Recognition of the winners from the online contests including the School Painting Contest (“My Planet, My Yoga”) and the Global Yoga Photography Contest.

Join us as we honor those making significant strides in uniting yoga with nature!