Event Report
We celebrated International Day of Yoga at Multiple locations this year. In a world first, we were privileged and honoured to be invited to celebrate IDY at Federal Parliament, Canberra.
4th IDY Celebrations at Australian Federal Parliament
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga held a maiden and a historic International Day of Yoga event in the Australia Federal Parliament. The founder of Vasudeva Kriya Yoga Shri Rajendra Yenkannamoole conveyed the message of Wellness through Yoga during this occasion. Many eminent personalities attended this event and they include:- Hon Mr. Tony Abbott (ex PM)
- Hon Mr. Alan Tudge (citizenship and multilateral affairs)
- Senator James Paterson
- Mr Julian Hill, MP
- Mr. Tim Wilson, MP
- Mr. Tony Zappia, MP
- H.E. Dr. A M Gondane Indian High Commissioner
- Mr. P S Karthigeyan Deputy High Commissioner
- Mrs Hemalee Arunatilaka, Deputy High Commissioner Sri Lanka
- Mr. Rampal Muthyala (President, Victorian Liberal Party- Multicultural wing)
- Yoga Australia
- Yoga professionals from Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga proudly celebrated 4th International Day of Yoga inside the Victorian Parliament on 21st June 2018 for a 3rd year in a row. This was possible with the generous help from Mr. John Pesutto, MP, Shadow Attorney General.
Rajendraji presided over the event and delivered the message of "Healthcare over Medicare" and urged the government to include the practice of Yoga in the Healthcare plan. Mr. John Pesutto addressed the crowd and spoke about his personal yoga experiences. This was followed by a Yoga Session for almost an hour and everyone include Mr. Pesutto participated enthusiastically.
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga kicked off its annual celebration of International Day of Yoga as a public function on 10th June 2018 at Springer's Leisure Centre, Keysborough. Hundreds of Yoga practitioners pre-registered to the event and participated enthusiastically, despite the freezing cold day.
This eventful half day included the following activities.
- 108 Surya Namaskara
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Meditation
- Yoga Nidra
- Talks on various topics related Yoga, Health and Well being.
Then we proceeded to the one of the main events of doing 108 Surya Namaskara. All the participants did some warm up exercises, faced the east and welcomed the day with Sun Salutations under the able guidance of our Yoga Guru, Shri. Rajendraji. One by one, before we knew it, we had completed all 108 Surya Namaskara effortlessly. Many of the participants were in disbelief that had actually completed the Surya Yajna. Overall, the general feedback was positive and it was a refreshing start for the day.
Rajendraji then gave a key note speech about "Yoga for Health" and guided us through a Yoga Session consisting of Asana, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama and Medititation.
The chief guests of the day were, Mr. Rampal Muthyala, Local Community Leader and Mrs. Inga Peulich, MP, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
- Mrs. Puelich has been a strong supporter of Vasudeva Kriya Yoga for quite some years and we were honored by her presence. In her speech, she called upon Yoga to help with Drug Abuse and other Mental Health issues. She also performed some Yoga under the guidance of Rajendraji.
- Mr. Rampal Muthyala is a member of the Liberal Party and is a local community leader. He is a very strong supporter for Vasudeva Kriya Yoga and his role has been instrumental in organising the International Day of Yoga in the Australian Parliament.
We wrapped up the day with a Tratak session and a group photo.
The entire event went smoothly as planned, thanks to hard work of all the volunteers. We would also like thank who helped us organising this event directly or indirectly.
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga celebrated International Day of Yoga in Sri Durga Mandir, Rockbank on 21st June 2018 for 3rd year in a row, in an effort to reach out to the Yoga Enthusiasts of western suburbs in Melbourne.
People from nearby suburbs participated enthusiastically in the Yoga Session. Some temple goers also joined in to participate in the event.
