Consulate General of India, Guangzhou kick-started the activities to commemorate the upcoming 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, by organizing a free yoga session on April 7, 2025. This curtain-raiser event marked 75 Days countdown to IDY 2025.
2. The yoga session was attended by yoga enthusiasts including Consulate officials, members of diplomatic corps, members of Indian diaspora, general public & expats residing in Guangzhou. In order to create momentum for the upcoming IDY celebrations, we distributed free yoga t-shirts to all the participants. The attendees were briefed about the holistic benefits of the ancient Indian practice of yoga and also the various initiatives being undertaken the Post for the promotion of Yoga and Ayurveda in South China in cooperation with various organizations such as Isha Foundation, Brahma Kumaris, Iyengar Yogashala and Parma Eco Valley, to name a few.
3. The 1.5 hour yoga session included yoga asanas, suryanamaskar, pranayam and meditation. The session was conducted by ICCR Yoga Teacher Ms Sumangala Nayak who also conducts regular yoga classes at the Consulate premises. The current 3-month batch of ‘Yoga for Fitness’ commenced on April 1 and will conclude on June 30, 2025.
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