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International Yoga Day celebrations start with a helipad yoga session

Wed 15 Jun 2022    
EcoBalance
| 2 min read

Abu Dhabi: Taking part in a full-moon yoga session at night is something Archana Gupta always wanted to do, this homemaker was glad to cross it off her bucket list after she got a chance to participate in the full-moon yoga session during the strawberry supermoon night organized by VPS Healthcare on the helipad of its flagship facility – Burjeel Medical City. As many as 35 participants took part in the unique yoga session set against the backdrop of the stunning Abu Dhabi skyline.

“I looked forward to admiring the strawberry supermoon while practising yoga. Although I was a bit disappointed that the moon remained hidden behind the clouds during the session, I am glad that I could participate in this event at night. It was a soothing experience,” said Archana.

The full-moon yoga session is part of a series of yoga workshops being organized by VPS Healthcare ahead of the International Day of Yoga. International Yoga Day helipad

“We planned to host this event at night as it was a rare opportunity that would enable people to experience yoga in a different setting. It turned out to be an energizing session that helped the participants feel rejuvenated,” said John Sunil, Regional CEO of Burjeel Hospitals.

Earlier in the day, the healthcare group also organized a yoga session at Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah, for industrial workers with popular asanas and breathing exercises. International Yoga Day helipad

About Yoga and International Yoga Day

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.

Today it is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.

The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga.

The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly, in which he said: “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action … a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and nature.”



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