City Hall supports healthy mind, body through practice of yoga
KOTA KINABALU: The United Nations International Day of Yoga in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah will be celebrated this Sunday, June 24, at the Taman Kecergasan, Kompleks Sukan Kota Kinabalu, Likas starting at 6.15am until 8.15am.
Mayor Datuk Yeo Boon Hai will officiate and take part in this free event.
The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.
This event which is supported by the Indian High Commission and Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, is jointly organized by Lembaga Sukan Negeri Sabah along with the Brahma Kumaris Malaysia - Kota Kinabalu Branch, Yoga Space, Gokul Yoga, Lily Yoga Studio and Pyramid Yoga & Meditation Centre.
In Kota Kinabalu, the outdoor event will be held at the open space of the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex. For the first time five Yoga organizations have gathered to altruistically share their collective intentions in educating the public on the importance of achieving a healthy mind and body through regular practice of Yoga and Meditation.
The celebration will include a continuous guided activity by qualified senior instructors for the participants to experience relaxation postures (Lily Yoga Studio), yoga postures (Gokul Yoga), restoration (Yoga Space), breathing sessions for healing (Pyramid Yoga & Meditation), Raja Yoga meditation for enhancing the mental strength and attaining inner peace (Brahma Kumaris).
Similar events are coordinated by the Brahma Kumaris with other organizations in major cities of Malaysia such as Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Penang and Kuching.
For those who are unable to participate the above event, they can witness the event organized by the Himalayan Yoga Science Society Sabah at Dewan Maktab Sabah on the same day starting from 9am to 11.40 am. The program will include presentation of International Day of Yoga Celebrations the world over, yoga demonstration by adults and children, sharing by yoga practitioners on yoga & diet and its benefits.
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice skill that originated in India. The word ¡¥Yoga¡¦ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.
People from any religion and background can practise this as it is an art to keep both the body and the mind healthy. This is an important aspect in people's life because both physical and healthy mind are necessary for a happy life.
Public who would like to participate in this free event at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex in Likas should register at https://tinyurl.com/y896a8gq and bring along their Yoga Mat or Towel. The participants are encouraged to wear white T-Shirt. For further enquiry, contact Ms. Usha at 016-2709174.