19th June 2016 – Spingers Leisure Centre
Following the tremendous success at the 1st International Day of Yoga celebrations last year, Vasudeva Kriya Yoga hosted the 2nd International Day of Yoga celebrations this year on the 19th of June 2016. VMC and our many generous sponThe Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria Inc (FIAV), FIMO, FIMDV and the Confederation of Indian Associations of Australia (CIAA) lent their moral support to the event. Once again this year the event drew an overwhelming attendance from Yoga enthusiasts across all walks of life.
The day’s event commenced auspiciously with communal Bhagawat Gita Chanting.
This was followed by 108 Surya Namaskars (Sun Salutations) accompanied with vedic chants.
The students of Swara Sadhana Music School presented the International Day of Yoga Song. This song was specially written for the event by Shri. Suryanarayana Saripalle and was composed by Smt. Sundari Saripalle.
Further events included kids yoga performance, thematic music, asana, pranayama and meditation.
The guests of honor were
- Hon Nicholas (Nick) Wakeling: Shadow Minister for Education
- Garry Spencer: Liberal candidate, Vasan Srinivas: (FIAV) President
- Chidambaram Srinivasan: VMC Commissioner.
The Speakers at the event were
- Rajendra Yenkannamoole – Founder Vasudeva Kriya Yoga
- Larissa Gita – Senior teacher Yoga In Daily Life
- Christine Westbury – Brahma Kumari
- Dr. Sanjay Raghav – Neurologist
- Dr. Arun Dhir – Gastro Intestinal Surgeon
The IDY theme is “Yoga for harmony and peace”. Yoga is one of the main means to achieve Harmony and Peace in the community. Through yoga Vasudeva Kriya Yoga aims at reducing the health cost liabilities on the community and promote social harmony through harnessing (Physical, Mental and Spiritual) health in the community.
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga along with the event sponsors offered this event as a FREE gift to the community to encourage open participation. Participation brings in first-hand experience. Experience opens up higher possibility for adopting Yoga as a life-style, leading towards health, harmony and peace.
