Yoga talks and workshops by Integrated Women’s Network (IWN)

By: Rajni Ghai Malhotra

Integrated Women’s Network (IWN) and Integrated Cultures ACT (ICACT), in association with the High Commission of India, Canberra have organised a series of online Yoga talks and practical sessions for the community to celebrate the 8th International Day of Yoga - IDY2022. In 2021, the network organised 8 talks/sessions (coincidentally reflecting the Ashtanga yoga by Patanjali) in the lead up to the 7th International day of yoga and a meditation session. This year, catering to the expressed interest of session participants, most of the sessions are practical in nature and can be practiced with ease.

On Saturday 28 May was ‘Yoga on the go and anywhere anytime yoga’ by Rajni

Ghai Malhotra (yoga and mindfulness consultant, founder of YouGo Yoga with Rajni). The series kicked off with the first session, a live demonstration on practical tips on incorporating the practice of yoga off the mat and making it a part of our day. The workshop explored variations and adaptations of yoga asanas and breathwork that can be practiced with comfort and ease on a chair, at the workplace or in any safe and secure environment.

On Saturday 4 June was ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ by Alan Goode, Yoga Mandir,

Canberra. The online session identified the 8 limbs of yoga and their relevance to our daily lives. It was very well attended especially by practitioners of Iyengar yoga in Australia. Last year Alan Goode had

spoken on ‘Yoga in the modern world’ and ‘Yoga marga - the role of practice in the path of Yoga’.

On Sunday 5 June was ‘Yoga in the kitchen’ by Elena Amani, Founder Direc-

tor, Yoga for Posture. This session focussed on practical tips to relieve back pain while cooking.

More workshops are scheduled as follows:

Saturday 11 June – ‘Power of Mind – Meditation’ by Vijay Arora of ‘VA YogaOnLine’ and senior yoga teacher,

Yoga Australia. Time: 12.45 pm for 1.00 pm start to 1.45 pm

Sunday 19 June – ‘Neck and shoulder release practice’ by Eliane (Eli) Haski, Director and teacher, Canberra Yoga

Space. Time: 10.45 am for 11.00 am start to 11.45 am

Saturday 25 June – ‘Karma yoga’ by Gaurav Rastogi, Dean, Hindu Communi-

ty Institute USA. Time: 12.45 pm for 1.00 pm start to 1.45 pm

Please feel free to contact IWN at iwomensnetwork@gmail.com to register for sessions.

Ms Jayanti Gupta, Founder Chair IWN, is delighted with the response and participation of the community, in Canberra, interstate and overseas. Through these series people are gaining insights into better health and wellbeing management across the globe. IWN acknowledges the support of the Yoga teachers, Yoga schools, Desi Canberra, People Powered Radio 2XX; Radio Harmony {Samanvay} (Wednesdays 7 – 8 pm) and Radio Gender Equity Matters {GEM} (Sundays 2-3pm) broadcast on 2XX FM 98.3.