June 21st is not only a day to celebrate Summer Solstice (longest day of the year) and National Aboriginal Day in Canada, but it also International Yoga Day.
On December 11, 2014, the United
Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga.
The declaration came after the call for the adoption of June 21st as
International Day of Yoga by Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi during
his address to UN General Assembly wherein he stated:
"Yoga is an
invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition.
It embodies
unity of mind and body; thought and action;
restraint and
fulfillment; harmony between man and nature;
a holistic approach
to health and well-being.
It is not about
exercise but to discover the sense
of oneness with
yourself, the world and the nature. "
B.K.S. Iyengar had made such a
suggestion in a speech in 2011 or 2012 and Geeta S. Iyengar has encouraged
Iyengar yoga practitioners around the world to participate in IDY and to honour
B.K.S Iyengar's teachings on this day.
So, to honor B.K.S Iyengar and his contribution to the yoga community, I am hosting a yoga class on June 21st at the Christopher Lake Nature Area - Circle of Life.
This class will also celebrate the summer solstice and the longest day! - expect to maybe do a few sun salutations :)
This class is open to everyone and is by donation. Proceeds will go to help support youth yoga programs in schools and communities.
Please pre-register! Class will be cancelled if storming.
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
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