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September 4, 2014 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly The Wonders of Dai Sekirinzan
“We Remember” Yoga
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he next time you’re at Hedo Point, standing at the monument commemorating the reversion of the island from American to Japanese control in 1972, turn around and you’ll see a curious shape in the mountains. If you tilt your head to the right, the outline of the rock becomes a surprisingly familiar profile of a face jutting from the horizon. Known to hikers as Dai Sekirinzan—this park offers several hiking courses with breathtaking views of Hedo Point with trails that wind through million
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year-old limestone formations and sprawling banyan trees believed to contain magical powers. This peak is also considered one of the most sacred spots on the island. To get there, head northbound the expressway to the final stop (Kyoda), then continue north on Hwy 58. Once at Hedo Point, instead of turning left to enter, turn right to the park. There are many signs leading to the park. Google map link: http://goo.gl/WE8axP
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eptember is National Yoga Month, a worldwide campaign designed to provide awareness about the benefits of yoga. This campaign also inspires people to practice yoga for a more balanced lifestyle. Yoga is an approach to health that promotes the collaboration of the human’s three components: body, mind and spirit. Yoga is not just a physical workout but rather a practice that is designed to generate greater clarity and harmony in one’s life. While developing strength, endurance and flexibility, one also finds a sense of peace and serenity that is sorely missing in today’s hectic society. To commemorate National Yoga Month and the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, MCCS Health Promotion will host a special yoga-thon on September 12 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. to remember the fallen of 9/11 and those that have lost their lives defending our country. Yoga can be a great outlet for introspection on this historic and life-altering event.
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