International Yoga Day celebrated on June 23 | Daily News

International Yoga Day celebrated on June 23

A number of events are being organised throughout the island for the fourth International Day of Yoga.

A public event will be held to celebrate International Day of Yoga, on Saturday, June 23 from 6 am to 8 am at the Independence Square park.

The Ministry of Culture, Tata Motors and eminent Yoga institutes of Sri Lanka such as Astanka Yoga Mandir, Sethsada Yoga Nikethanaya, Hatha Yoga Centre, Aum Kriya Babaji Yoga Aranyam, National Youth Services Council Sri Lanka, Institute of Human Excellence, Brahma Kumari Raja Yoga Centre, The Art of Living, AAYUSH, My Yoga Lounge, Sakthi Anand Yoga School (Batticaloa) are partnering for this activity.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 2014, piloted by India declaring June 21 each year as the “International Day of Yoga”. The resolution was supported by more than 170 countries, with Sri Lanka being one of the first co-sponsors of the Resolution.

Yoga, like Ayurveda, forms a part of shared heritage of India and Sri Lanka. Since 2015 International Day of Yoga has been celebrated throughout the island with participation of thousands of yoga enthusiasts.

Participation in the event is free. For registration contact the Indian Cultural Centre on telephone 112684698. 


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