Be Yoga, Be Nature: XYoga Dubai, presented by Dubai Holding, returns for a seaside fourth edition

The fourth edition of the XYoga Dubai Festival, presented by Dubai Holding, will take place on 21-22 February 2020 at the serene and seaside location of Kite Beach. ‘Be Yoga, Be Nature’ is expected to attract 20,000 yogis of all ages and fitness levels for an immersive two days of holistic and complimentary classes, talks, workshops and meditation sessions. The festival - the largest in the Middle East - will be inaugurated by Bollywood film actress and model Esha Gupta, who will lead a mass morning class of 2,000 yogis at 8AM on Friday, 21 February.

The 2020 edition will also feature world renowned and experienced international and local yogis including Australian adventure yogi Sjana Elise, whose practice focuses on the body & mind connection; the inspiring American “yoga bro”, Jacob Manning; and Amina Taha. The Art of Living, an international organisation that has helped millions find calm and happiness through yogic breathing, will also offer classes.

Participants will have a chance to get to know some of the UAE’s most popular 12 yoga shalas and studios including Yoga House, Yoga La Vie, Nilaya House, Move On Yoga, Yoga Ashram, Urban Yoga, MeFitPro, Inspire and Lotus Yoga. A variety of sessions, including Acro Yoga, Live Piano Flow, Jivamukti Yoga, as well as Arabic yoga and ladies-only classes, will be available to cater to the different levels and aspirations of participants.  

Amit Kaushal, Group Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding, said: “We are proud to see our collaboration with XDubai grow year after year. Supporting the XYoga Dubai Festival is perfectly aligned with our commitment to bringing large scale events that attract thousands of participants and international celebrities on a yearly basis. We are one of the first companies that established a corporate wellness programme in 2007, which aims to improve the wellbeing of our employees, their families and the community as a whole. We are also committed to enriching the lives of everyone who lives, works or visits our communities. We look forward to welcoming 20,000 yogis for two-days of leisure, serenity and wellness.”

“2020 will be monumental year for Dubai and this year’s XYoga Dubai, presented by Dubai Holding will once again highlight the emirate’s shared purpose and commitment to defy limits, both individually and collectively,” said Mohammed Javad, General Manager of XDubai. “The fourth edition of XYoga Dubai will bring new yogis, new practices and a new perspective for the tens of thousands who are expected to join us.”

“I am thrilled to be coming back to Dubai for XYoga Dubai, presented by Dubai Holding,” said Bollywood actress Esha Gupta. “Dubai has always been close to my heart and yoga has increasingly become a huge part of my life, keeping me grounded and centered. I am thrilled to share this passion with yogis in Dubai and look forward all that the festival has to offer.”