Bollywood's Malaika Arora leads mass yoga session at XYoga Dubai - in pictures

Yogi superstars and Dubai public join for first day of festival at Kite Beach

Bollywood actress Malaika Arora leads a mass yoga session held at Kite Beach in Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National

The session is part of XYoga Dubai

Shja'ra Taylor goes through some breathing techniques.

XYoga Dubai runs on March 16 and 17. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Yogi Cameron and other stars of the yoga world were on hand to deliver the festival’s most holistic programme to date.

A mass yoga session hosted by Bollywood actress Malaika Arora.

XYoga Dubai 2018 aims to attract over 10,000 people.

A mass yoga session hosted by Bollywood actress Malaika Arora.

A mass yoga session hosted by Bollywood actress Malaika Arora as part of X Yoga Dubai on March 16, 2018 at Kite Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

XYoga Dubai is showcasing 25 yoga styles and over 60 complimentary classes & workshops designed to engage, inspire and challenge yogis from age 1 to 100.

XYoga Dubai presented by Dubai Holding.

The international yogis will join over 30 talented local yogis who, together will deliver a programme of over 60 classes in five distinct zones: a main stage for sessions of up to 1000 people, two yoga pods, a natural-oasis themed studio by Reebok and a dedicated Kids’ Area.

XYoga Dubai kicked off with a mass session led by Bollywood actress Malaika Arora and yoga mega-star Yogi Cameron.

Organisers expect about 10,000 yogis to take part in the event held at Kite Beach over the weekend.

Ms Arora and Mr Cameron are two of eight international instructors leading sessions in Dubai.

Thirty-five UAE-based instructors will also help deliver 60 programmes to participants across five distinct zones: a main stage for sessions of up to 1000 people, two yoga pods, a natural-oasis themed studio by Reebok and a dedicated Kids’ Area.

Other renown yogis appearing at the festival include:

Teresa Kay Aba-Kennedy, who will lead sessions that include Breath and Burn as well as Blissful Vibration

Healthy living blogger and author of Namaslay, Candace Cabrera Moore, who is confirmed to lead a Deep Core Strength class as well as a Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation session.

Indonesian TV-star turned yogi, Anjasmara is confirmed to lead both Vinyasa of a Grateful Heart and Candi Dasa Nectar Flow sessions

Strength and mobility yogi, Daniel Morganwill impart his knowledge through a Hands As Feet session as well as a Twist out the Tension class.

Chocolate Yoga instructor, Sjha'ra Taylor is also confirmed to deliver her signature Chocolate Yoga class.