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June 06, 2016 12:18
International Day of Yoga in Arizona

Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word 'yuj', that means Union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Yoga is a 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge. Here is the great opportunity to celebrate the 2nd International Yoga Day in Arizona. Don't miss!

Yoga is not only a physical exercise where people twist, turn, stretch, and breathe in the most complex ways, while the most superficial aspect of yoga is, to profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul.

The science of Yoga imbibe itself the complete essence of the Way of Life. It includes Gyan Yoga or philosophy, Karma Yoga or path of blissful action, Bhakti Yoga or path of devotional bliss and Raja Yoga or path of mind control. Raja Yoga is further divided into eight parts. At the heart of the Raja Yoga system, balancing and unifying these various approaches, is the practice of Yoga Asana.

The United Nations declared 21 June as the International Yoga Day. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General, said that, "By proclaiming 21 June as the International Day of Yoga, the General Assembly has recognized the holistic benefits of this timeless practice and its inherent compatibility with the principles and values of the United Nations."

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) , The Indo-American Foundation of Arizona in cooperation with Consulate General of India in San Francisco is organizing a event to celebrate the 2nd International Day of Yoga in Arizona. The event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the  IACRF Community Center, 2809 W. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017. It will begin at 9:00 AM and will be continued till 11:30 AM.

Schedule of the event:

1. Learn simple techniques and health benefits of Yoga.

2. Demonstration of Yoga Asanas & practice.

3. Meditation & Stress Management for optimal well being.

4. Practice Surya Namaskar, Breathing techniques, Pranayama.

5. Followed by Beverages and Lunch.

The organizers are inviting you all to come and also introduce your kids to yoga. There will be the separate area and instructor for the children. They will also provide gifts to all participating kids.

They are encouraging you to bring your Yoga mat and your wonderful smile with a few friends for an awesome Yoga practice. The session will be lead by the some of the best certified Yoga teachers of the Arizona.

Event Details:

Name: 2nd International Yoga Day - IACRF

Organized by: HSS, Indo-American Foundation & Sister organisations

Venue: IACRF Community Center, 2809 W. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Date & Time: Saturday, Jun 25, 2016 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Phone: Subhash Tati - (480) 797 0625 / Shyam Byra - (602)568-8658 / Jagdish Sagar - ( 480) 235-5001 / Venkat Kommineni - (602)284-8760 

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Nandini

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