INDIA NEWS
July 1-15, 2021 - Vol 1, Issue 25
FICQ, High Commission of India in Canberra and The Art of Living mark IDY 2021
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he Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland (FICQ) observed the seventh edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2021 on Sunday, 20th June 2021 at the Indooroopilly state high school, 111 Ward Street, Indooroopilly in Brisbane. The event was supported by the High Commission of India, Canberra and India News while the event was conducted by The Art of Living. The event was sponsored by George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals. FICQ also thanked Senator Paul Scarr and Brisbane
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2021
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga conducts yoga session at Australian Federal Parliament as part of IDY celebration
City Council for their support. One of the special highlights of the event was the Yoga dance performed by young participants.
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Yoga session by volunteers of The Art of Living in progress
Deakin school and Aeon academy commemorate IDY 2021 Y
oung minds at Aeon Academy (Yarralumla Primary School) commemorated the seventh International Day of Yoga (IDY) in association with the High Commission of India, Canberra. The event was supported by Ms. Robyn Lewis who is a Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist.
Deakin school for early learning also celebrated the IDY 2021 in association with the High Commission of India, Canberra where young students took part in a Yoga session conducted under the guidance of Ms. Suzanna Thell who is a Yoga instructor for young minds.
asudeva Kriya Yoga, a nonprofit organization aiming to bring authentic Yoga to the modern world, conducted a yoga session at the Australian Federal Parliament in association with the High Commission of India, Canberra. The event was also attended by MP Jason Wood and MP-Member for Deakin Michael Sukkar. A representative from Vasudeva Kriya Yoga explained how regular Yoga classes across Australia have helped people to overcome various physiological
and psychological issues. The organization has been instrumental in promoting Yoga through various international events and also regular Yoga events at the Victorian Parliament. P.S. Karthigeyan, Deputy High Commissioner of India, Canberra delivered the welcome speech for the event which apart from various Australian and Indian government dignitaries was attended by various Yoga professionals from major cities of Australia.
ACT Legislative Assembly observes IDY 2021
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he Art of Living in association with the High Commission of India, Canberra organised a yoga session on 22nd June, 2021 at the ACT Legislative Assembly to commemorate the seventh International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2021. The participants performed
various yoga exercises and were enlightened about the holistic characteristics of yoga in strengthening the body and the mind thereby keeping many ailments at bay which is why it should become an integral part of everyone’s daily routine.
Aeon Academy students during a Yoga session
Students at Deakin school participate in a Yoga session
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