Partying with Yoga Rave

Over 1,200 people, performed yoga, meditated and swayed to the electronic beats of bhajans (devotional songs) on April 30, 2011. The success of Yoga Rave continues, as the party returned to the city of its origin, Buenos Aires.

Over 1,200 people, performed yoga, meditated and swayed to the electronic beats of bhajans (devotional songs) on April 30, 2011. The success of Yoga Rave continues, as the party returned to the city of its origin, Buenos Aires.

The musical duo, Nicolás Pucci and Rodrigo Bustus, of the ‘So What Project’ band, enthralled the crowd with a slew of bhajans, rendered with panache and ease. The fast-paced ‘Krishna Govinda’, had the audience dancing crazily while the mellow Durgabhajan had them swaying meditatively. The duo continuously encouraged the audience to give their 100 percent and enjoy the moment. Guest singer Bernadette Ben, accompanied them for a few bhajans which left the audience rapturous.

“Everything began in Argentina four years ago with the belief that it was possible to have a different kind of fun. Initially, it took place in private homes but due to the overwhelming success and popularity, it became necessary to think of bigger venues. After filling a nightclub, we saw the need to get organized and professionalize the structure of the party. From that point onwards, the number of people attending the Yoga Rave has been increasing from a few hundreds to thousands,” smiles Sabrina, an Art of Living volunteer and one of the organizers of the party.“We are planning to organize Yoga Raves in different parts of Argentina – Cordoba, Rosario, Mar del Parta – and later, Paraguay and Uruguay.”