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 Anderson Community Centre in Christopher Lake.
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. The cost is $20, with proceeds going to Kids Sport to help support youth in our community .
Please pre-register! Just email me at plnyogastudio@gmail.com
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
June 21st - 6:30-8:00p.m.
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