Vision

Empowering Humanity Through Yoga as a Global Sport and Wellness System

International Yoga Federation envisions a world where yoga is recognized not only as a global sport but also as a powerful wellness practice that supports physical health, mental clarity, social harmony, and environmental sustainability.

 

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Mission

To promote, professionalize, and regulate yoga worldwide as both a sport and a system of holistic development. We achieve this through ECOSOC and AIMS membership, global festivals, expert certification, international championships, initiatives focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 

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Aims and Purposes

The International Yoga Federation (IYF) is dedicated to:

• Promoting yoga as a competitive athletic discipline on a global scale.
• Empowering individuals through the International Yoga Expert Certificate (IYEC) Program and inclusive yoga education.
• Organizing international festivals, retreats, and the World Yoga Championship
• Using yoga for peacebuilding, trauma recovery, and social transformation.
• Supporting research and university partnerships aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
• Encouraging sustainable and ethical living through yoga.
• Building a diverse, peaceful, and united global yoga community.