“Health for Humanity” Makes Its Way to a Extravaganza in Houston
Last updated: Jan 07, 2009

The Houston Yogathon and Health Fair is Houston’s first comprehensive health extravaganza that provides a tremendous platform to the area’s yoga and meditation groups to participate in a marathon of yoga, as well as showcasing other events such as yoga workshops, naturopathy, breathing, meditation and other exercises that promote a healthy and happy life.

The event will be held on 24th January from 9am to 3 pm at Eldridge Park, Sugarland. The event will also include alternative health care show-cased, free medical check up and multi-cuisine food stalls.

This event is a part of the continued efforts of Sewa International to help those affected by Hurricane Ike. Sewa International has been continuously engaged at the grass root level to support the victims of Ike. In the past four months, Sewa International has helped many families settle into their regular life after Hurricane Ike. The benefits of Sewa Yogathon and health fair will go towards the rehabilitation of Ike victims in the community.

The highlight of Houston Yogathon will be the continuous yoga marathon (Surya Namaskar marathon) by participants. Participants of yoga marathon will perform Surya Namaskar uninterrupted for as long as they can. This Yogathon will have both competitive and non competitive sections. It will be a great unifying sight to see hundreds of people doing Sun-salutation yoga (Surya Namaskar) together.

Interested participants can register online:www.sewausa.org/yoga to participate in yoga marathon. Registration is free and voluntary. Participants can also raise funds for Ike victims through this marathon of yoga. Individuals interested to raise funds for Ike victims through yogathon, can send Sewa International an email or call the Sewa team. Subsequently, participants will be assisted to set up a personalized fund raising page on the Yogathon website.

The Yogathon and Health Fair will not only promote peace of mind and body, but will also unite community schools and businesses for a common goal: the well-being of Houston. In addition, this will also be one of the largest holistic health fairs in Houston, attracting all Houstonians interested in yoga and meditation.

This event is an initiative of Sewa International USA. Sewa USA has taken various initiatives abound the world under the theme of “Health for Humanity”. Sewa International has been engaged in various projects worldwide helping local communities in the areas of improving health care, education, women empowerment and helping communities in times of natural disasters. Sewa USA is a Non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with international presence.

Sewa USA helps victims regardless of class, creed, color or religion. For additional information visit www.sewausa.org/yoga and/ or call Vasudev Singh at 512-554- 6498.