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Dear Friend!
You are invited to this event organized by the Embassy of India, Washington D.C. Please note that the event is free and open to public but registration is necessary for admission. Click on the Register Now button at the bottom of the email.
Nurturing Peace through Yoga and Meditation
- Talk by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
(Curtain-raiser for the
First International Day of Yoga Celebrations)
International Day of Yoga:
The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga on Dec 11, 2014. Addressing the UN General Assembly on 27 September 2014, the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi had said: "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day." On Dec 11, India's Permanent Representative introduced the draft resolution in UNGA. The draft text received broad support from 170 Member States, including USA, and the draft text was adopted without a vote.
Hence, June 21, 2015 is the first International Day of Yoga. Government of India is planning to celebrate IDY 2015 in all the countries around the world. Embassy of India is planning to organize a series of events culminating on June 21, 2015 to celebrate the IDY. This Talk by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the curtain-raiser for our celebrations.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a renowned spiritual leader and global humanitarian whose mission of uniting the world into a violence-free, stress-free, global family has inspired millions of people to broaden their share of responsibility and serve society. He has devised practical tools and techniques that help individuals achieve calmness of mind and clarity of thought. In 1981, Sri Sri established the Art of Living Foundation, an educational organization with a presence in over 150 countries. The Foundation's individual development programs offer tools to eliminate stress and foster a sense of well-being. In 1997, Sri Sri founded the International Association for Human Values (IAHV), a humanitarian organization, which promotes societal responsibility and human values in political, economic and social spheres. IAHV and the Art of Living Foundation collaborate on several humanitarian initiatives, including conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, environmental conservation, anti-corruption, prisoner rehabilitation, youth leadership, women's empowerment and universal education.
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Embassy of India, Washington DC
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