GOPIO-GC hosts International Yoga Day

GOPIO Gold Coast celebrated the 2023 International Yoga Day on the 24th of June at the Sea World Resort. The theme for the 2023 International Yoga Day was Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning the entire world is like one family.

In keeping with this theme, GOPIO-GC hosted three different styles of Yoga practices. Nicole and Petra, from Sunshine Harmony Yoga, showcased how one could combine very soothing music using monochords, bells, and idiophones with classic pranayamas (breathing exercises).

Ranjitha, from Ranjitha's School of Yoga, demonstrated various asanas (postures) which helped everyone stretch their bodies gently on a cold morning. The final session was conducted by John, from the Heartfulness Institute, where he focused on deep meditation. During this deep meditation session, there was pin-drop silence. The entire program lasted for over an hour and a half and witnessed full engagement from more than 65 participants.

The event culminated with tasty snacks which meant that at the end of the event the body, mind, and soul were well nourished.

The organisation said in a statement: "GOPIO-GC acknowledges the generous contributions from all the sponsors of the event, the special guests, including Cr. Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden (Division 7) who graced the occasion, and all the participants who made the event a huge success."