The World Council of Hindus U.K. (VHP) marked International Yoga Day with two significant events at VHP Ilford, celebrating the profound impact of yoga on health and well-being.
Thursday, June 20: Women Empowerment through Yoga
The first event, held on Thursday, June 20, was organised by Ravi Bhanot. This session centred on the theme of women empowerment, highlighting the transformative power of yoga in enhancing physical and mental strength among women with instructors like Shahsi Daub, Tina Sood, Dhruv and Raj Bhami. Attendees participated in various yoga practices designed to boost confidence, resilience, and overall well-being. Sushma Bhanot emphasised the role of yoga in fostering a sense of empowerment and self-reliance among women, encouraging participants to integrate yoga into their daily routines for lasting benefits.
Exploring the Benefits of Yoga The second event, on Sunday, June 23, was organized by Rao Kaza in collaboration with Srinivasa Alluri from Manavata International. This session aimed to educate participants on the comprehensive benefits of yoga, including:
- Increased Flexibility: Techniques to enhance physical agility and prevent injuries.
- Balanced Body and Mind: Practices to harmonize physical health with mental clarity.
- Boosted Immunity: Yoga postures and breathing exercises to strengthen the immune system.
- Enhanced Life Energy: Methods to elevate prana (life energy) for improved vitality.
- Weight Loss: Yoga routines tailored to aid in weight management.
- Stress Management: Strategies to alleviate stress and promote relaxation.
World Council Of Hindus(UK) Croydon Chapter also cobserved IDY on Sunday 23rd June. with the support of support of over 25 organisations and main 5, as organizers.
The Mayor of Croydon Jason Perry ,the deputy mayor of Sutton Richard Chatterjee, Indian High commission attached Shri Ajay Thakurji , Swami ji from Ramakrishna mission and Doctor Guruprasdji from Manchester graced the function.
There were around 350 people from all communities who took part .
“Yoga derives its roots from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to unite’. The purpose is to create perfect harmony between the individual mind and body, and the cosmic mind and body. However, in the modernization of Yoga, we observe it is moving away from its core values, principles, and practices. Modern-day Yoga has been commercialized, taken away from its roots and value system and limited to certain selective practices and processes. In its core-curriculum the Yoga fraternity has to restore its traditional Vedic roots and core values and principles to create a disease-free society. The photo is from a paper on Freedom of Choice in Health & Wellness and Building a Pluralistic Healthcare System. (Amarjit Singh Ji)
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Such events now being given International status by our beloved PM Modi ji gives great exposure to the younger generation of UK Indians tremendous benefits one can derive by regular and disciplined practice of Yoga. VHP Ilford for years have pioneered opportunities to the locals and invited learned teachers from BHARAT to pass on their knowledge to the uninitiated. A simple Asana like Bhramari can destress one in few minutes and Yoga’s breathing techniques provide true meaning of unison of mind and body through deep inhaling and slow exhaling.