The Consulate General of India in Chicago hosted a main event at Chicago’s iconic lakeside Navy Pier to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2024) on Saturday morning, June 22, 2024. Over 300 yoga enthusiasts participated in the occasion.
Consul General Somnath Ghosh delivered opening remarks, followed by a demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol. Speaking on the theme of IDY 2024, “Yoga for Self and Society,” the Consul General emphasized the importance of yoga as India’s cultural heritage and said that it is now embraced around the world, regardless of religion or nationality. The Consul General stressed that yoga is not just a means of physical fitness or mental and physical health, but a holistic lifestyle that is in line with environmental sustainability. The Consul General commended yoga organizations and the Indian American community for their efforts in popularizing yoga, and also honored individuals and organizations in the Midwest region who contributed to the 10th IDY celebration.
The Common Yoga Protocol sessions were conducted by renowned yoga instructors Anu Malhotra, Vimmi Shukla, Parna Mazumdar and Saba Haider.
Polk Brothers Park at Navy Pier was transformed into a vibrant scene as enthusiastic yoga practitioners gathered on the lush green lawns along Lake Michigan under crystal clear blue skies.The event was sponsored by State Bank of India Chicago and saw participation from various organizations including Art of Living Chicago, Sewa International USA, Isha Foundation, Mindful Meditation, Ashogha, Brahma Kumaris, Yoga Habitat, Yoga and Planting Arts, Heartfulness, Sahaja Yoga, Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, United Senior Pariwar Chicago, Yogapathic, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha Chicago Downtown, Indian Community Niles Township, FIA, IABC, National Indian Hub, TV Asia, I-USA Media, Adbut Media and PTC News.
The Consulate General of India also supported the 10th IDY event in its jurisdiction including Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha (Chaska, MN), Icon Shakti (Buffalo Grove, IL), South Quad, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Urbana, IL), Hindu Yuva, Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN), Michigan Community (Troy, MI), Michigan Community (Canton, MI), Michigan Community (Farmington Hills, MI), University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), Michigan Community (Pontiac, MI), Indian American Iowa Association (Madrid, IA), Mindful Meditation (Naperville, IL), Michigan Community (Rochester Hills, MI), Michigan Community (Novi, MI), Michigan Community (Pontiac, MI (Detroit Area)) and Hindu Society of St. Paul, Minnesota.
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