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The Yoga Day observance spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations headquarters in New York set a Guinness World Record for most nationalities in a yoga session: people of 135 countries participated in the historic event. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi’s Yoga Day event at UN sets world record
It is appropriate that the theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Humanity’, a reminder that this ancient Indian practice is now truly universal. Continue reading Indian Embassy celebrates eighth International Yoga Day at Washington Monument
In keeping with her signature initiative for youth to always ‘Be Best’, First Lady Melania Trump attended a ‘Happiness’ class, rooted in mindfulness, at a government school in Delhi during her and President Donald’s Trump’s first official visit to India. Continue reading First Lady Melania Trump inspired by ‘Happiness Curriculum’ in Delhi government school
It was a stunning sight to behold some 2,000 yoga enthusiasts practicing an ancient Indian discipline against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the US Capitol. Continue reading Fourth annual International Yoga Day draws manifold enthusiasts to US Capitol grounds
“To reach out to others it is important that we first find ourselves in a very stable, calm, serene space”, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar told a packed hall at the Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Continue reading Meditation can help in overcoming polarization: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Sadhguru told the gathering on Capitol Hill, “We have to move the world from ambition to a larger vision, an inclusive vision. Only then will the human potential get unlocked”. Continue reading Sadhguru imparts lesson on higher truths in Washington
Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna said, “This recognition of the International Day of Yoga has brought this ancient discipline, philosophy and practice from India into the hearts and lives of people in every corner of the globe”. Continue reading Ambassador Navtej Sarna Leads Third Annual International Day of Yoga Celebration in Washington
Isha Setia says, I created a Beautiful Brown Bodies group for the Washington area to connect with like-minded women who want to incorporate healthy choices in their busy lives”. Continue reading Beautiful Brown Bodies Empowers Women By Focusing on Fitness
The UN-designated International Day of Yoga was celebrated for the second consecutive year in the nation’s capital beginning with an event on the scenic grounds of the US Capitol. Continue reading Second International Day of Yoga Celebrated on US Capitol Grounds
It was a sight to behold: over 1,500 yoga enthusiasts flocked to the National Mall partaking in a demonstration and exercise set against the majestic backdrop of the Washington Monument, on the UN-designated and eagerly-awaited first International Day of Yoga. Continue reading First International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Washington