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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  JUNE 27, 2025     |  The Indian Eye 18

               Unity in Breath: Edison Marks Yoga

                                         Day with Enthusiasm

               A vibrant community gathering in Edison, New Jersey, marked International Yoga Day on June 14

                  with spirited participation, expert-led sessions, and a shared commitment to holistic well-being

            OUR BUREAU
            Edison, NJ

                  ven pouring rain couldn’t
                  dampen the spirit of more than
            E300 yoga enthusiasts who gath-
            ered at the Sheraton Hotel in Edison
            on June 14 to celebrate International
            Day of Yoga. The event, spearheaded
            by the Indo American Cultural Associ-
            ation of Edison under the guidance of
            Nitin Vyas, was held in partnership with
            the Consulate General of India in New
            York and supported by several prom-
            inent Indo-American organizations.
                Opening the morning’s events,
            Nitin Vyas welcomed guests with
            heartfelt remarks, followed by Deputy
            Consul General Vishal Harsh, who lit
            the ceremonial lamp and highlighted
            yoga’s global role in promoting phys-
            ical, mental, and spiritual harmony.
            “Yoga is not just an exercise; it is a way
            of life that brings inner peace and bal-
            ance,” he said.
                The event, held indoors due to
            the rain, ran from 10 AM to 12:30 PM
            and featured a diverse lineup of yoga
            sessions led by accomplished  practi-
            tioners. From laughter yoga to func-
            tional asanas and deep meditation,
            the program embraced the full spec-
            trum of yogic practices. Hosting du-
            ties were ably managed by Rajshree
            Kotekar of the Isha Foundation and
            Vijay Ji of Vihangam Yoga, who guid-
            ed the flow of events with poise and   rational talk; Mark Becker, offering in-  on June 21, following its adoption by   ic landmarks, or local community
            warmth.                           sights on yoga’s broader impact; Poo-  the United Nations in 2014. The pro-  halls like Edison’s Sheraton Hotel,
                Notable guests in attendance in-  nam Gupta, who energized the crowd   posal,  spearheaded  by  Indian  Prime   the day brings people together in
            cluded community leaders and senior   with laughter yoga; and Radhikaji,  Minister Narendra Modi during his   breath, movement, and mindfulness.
            members of local cultural organiza-  who led both dance yoga and a tradi-  address to the UN General Assembly,   This year’s celebration in Edison
            tions  such  as  Krishnakant  Sangani,  tional asana session. Other instructors   gained overwhelming global support,   underscored the ongoing resonance
            H.K. Shah, Mukund Thakkar, Uma    included Priti Ji (functional yoga), Gee-  with 177 countries co-sponsoring the   of yoga in  contemporary  life—espe-
            Swaminathan, and many others who   ta Ji (physical yoga), Vijay Trivedi (Sid-  resolution. In his speech, Modi em-  cially  in multicultural  societies  like
            have long supported yoga and well-  dha Samadhi Yoga meditation), Nidhi   phasized, “Yoga is an invaluable gift   the United States, where Indian tra-
            ness initiatives in the Indo-American   Ji  (pranayama), Raj Kumar Gupta   of India’s ancient tradition. It is not   ditions find fertile ground. With com-
            community. A team of dedicated    Ji  (Dharna), and Suniti Ramanujam   about exercise but about discovering   munity backing, professional instruc-
            volunteers—Naresh Shah, Manish    (meditation  from  Isha  Foundation).  the sense of oneness with yourself, the   tion, and a clear emphasis on wellness,
            Parikh, Nina Vyas, Raju, and Haresh   Participants were treated to a   world, and nature.”            the June 14 event not only honored
            Bhai—ensured the smooth execution   wholesome vegan lunch, while dig-   Since  its inaugural  celebration   ancient wisdom but reaffirmed yoga’s
            of the event.                     nitaries and special guests enjoyed a   in  2015,  the  day  has  become  a  uni-  relevance in today’s fast-paced world.
                A highlight of the day was the va-  curated breakfast—both emphasizing   fying event across continents, high-  As Nitin Vyas concluded, “Yoga
            riety of interactive yoga sessions led by   the event’s health-conscious ethos.  lighting yoga’s ability to bridge cul-  brings people together—it transcends
            certified  experts.  Among  them  were   The International Day of Yoga   tural, national, and spiritual divides.   backgrounds and beliefs. That’s the
            Guru Dileepji, who delivered an inspi-  is celebrated worldwide every year   Whether in large public parks, icon-  true spirit we celebrate.”

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