5th International Day of Yoga Events Scheduled throughout Texas
BY MANU SHAH HOUSTON: The Consulate General of India, Houston in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas to celebrate the 5th International Day of Yoga. This ancient Indian practice received unprecedented global attention four years ago when the United Nations recognized June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. An […]
Over 500 Yoga Practitioners at the 4th International Day of Yoga
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The 4th International Day of Yoga at Midtown Park on June 21, beat all expectations with over 500 yoga practitioners showing up in their yoga gear. Non-Indians clearly outnumbered desis in the record turnout, proving that yoga has entered mainstream America. The event was organized in partnership with the Consulate General […]
Over 700 Americans perform yoga in Texas
HOUSTON: Hundreds of American yoga enthusiasts rolled out their colourful mats and performed various asanas to mark the International Day of Yoga here. An event was organised in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Houston, various yoga studios, and Indian organisations yesterday. The fourth International Day of Yoga at Houston’s Midtown Park on […]
Early start to International Yoga Day for thousands of South Africans
JOHANESSBURG: Thousands of South Africans gathered at four different venues across the country over the weekend for an early start to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21. In Johannesburg on Saturday, more than 1,000 people from different communities gathered on the pitch at the Wanderers Stadium for a yoga session on a […]
Alliance to Promote Yoga in the City on IDY
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: About 400 Houstonians moved in harmony, stretching and breathing mindfully in a guided yoga session at Levy Park. The event was organized to mark the Third International Day of Yoga on June 21st by the Indian Consulate in Houston with the support of over 15 community organizations. Event coordinator and Swayamsevak […]
Yogrishi Swami Ramdev in North America
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: North America will soon get a lesson in yoga from none other than yoga’s global icon Yogrishi Swami Ramdev. He will lead the way showing thousands of yoga amateurs and practitioners various postures (asanas), breathing techniques and meditation that promise a medicine free life. The declaration of June 21 as the […]
International Day of Yoga to be Celebrated in The Woodlands, June 24, 2017
By Beth Kulkarni & Neeta Shukla THE WOODLANDS : The Hindu Temple of The Woodlands “Education Youth and Service” (EYS) yoga group is sponsoring the International Day of Yoga (IDY) in the very beautiful Town Green Park (2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77780. The event will be held on Saturday, June 24, […]
Third International Day of Yoga, Celebrate the Spirit and Power of Yoga on June 21
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The Consulate General of India, Houston in partnership with several supporting organizations is gearing up to celebrate the spirit and power of yoga through several events scheduled across the state of Texas. June 21st will mark the Third International Day of Yoga (IDY) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and celebrated […]
Houston’s First Inaugural International Day of Yoga: A Successful Invocation Toward Oneness
By Jennifer Buergermeister HOUSTON: The Consulate General of India in Houston is in partnership with Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA) and supporting organizations which contribute by helping in organizing this huge undertaking at the George R. Brown convention center. The Consul General (CG) of India Harish Parvathaneni and Congressman Al Green spoke on Sunday with great enthusiasm about […]
Celebrating International Day of Yoga
The science of yoga originated many thousands of years ago well before any religious or belief systems were institutionalized. According to lore, Lord Shiva was believed to be the first Yogi and the first Guru who transmitted immense knowledge ,which then travelled to different parts of the world. Several scholars believe that there are close […]
East Meets West: Yoga as a Metaphor for Western Life
By Jennifer Buergermeister HOUSTON: On 21 June, the new International Day of Yoga– Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, hopes the world will join in the biggest single yoga session ever held, with up to 45,000 people running through a 35-minute routine. The grass near India Gate will be transformed into the venue to lead the […]
