Source: Art of Living Foundation New Zealand
New Zealand Parliament Celebrates 9th International Day of Yoga with The Art of Living Foundation and High Commission of India, co-hosted by the Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan and MP Ingrid Leary
New Zealand, 21st June 2023 – The Art of Living Foundation, founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in collaboration with the High Commission of India to New Zealand, is pleased to announce the 9th International Day of Yoga at Parliament. The event will be co-hosted by the esteemed Minister, the Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan, and Member of Parliament, Ms Ingrid Leary. This celebration aims to honour the true essence of Yoga and its physical benefits while fostering unity and promoting healthy living among diverse communities and ethnic groups.
Throughout the day, various activities will take place within Parliament. These include yoga sessions specially designed for children from local schools, an inaugural annual event featuring Yoga, breathwork, and meditation for all parliamentarians, afternoon breakout sessions to facilitate learning and understanding of yoga principles and an exclusive yoga and meditation session dedicated to ethnic groups and communities.
This year’s theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which means “One World, One Healthy Family,” highlights the significance of global unity for a healthy world. The event will conclude with an evening of wisdom, kirtan yoga, and dance celebrations. Lunch and dinner will be provided, and all interested individuals are welcome to attend; however, an RSVP is required.
The International Day of Yoga, initiated by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and supported by the United Nations, is celebrated annually on the 21st of June. The Art of Living Foundation has been promoting Yoga as a holistic lifestyle, fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being through various programs and initiatives for forty years.
Organiser from the Art Of Living Mr Kulbhushan Joshi quotes H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the occasion: “Yoga goes beyond physical exercise; it embodies unity, peace, and harmony as a way of life.” The Art Of Living along with the High Commission of India to New Zealand and co-hosts Minister Radhakrishnan & Member of Parliament Ingrid Leary, are excited about this event as we celebrate the International Day of Yoga and promote healthy living in New Zealand.”
Ms Ingrid Leary MP added, “This event provides an exceptional opportunity to unite individuals from diverse communities and ethnic groups, fostering unity and promoting healthy living. As an experienced yoga teacher, I look forward to meeting the many people who will join us to celebrate this unifying and uplifting event.”
The event promises a day filled with activities promoting physical and mental well-being, and we warmly invite all interested parties. For more information and to RSVP, please visit the following link: www.artofliving.org/nz-en/idy2023
