International Day of Yoga | Celebrate IDY 2024 in Metro Vancouver on June 23

International Day of Yoga | Celebrate IDY 2024 in Metro Vancouver on June 23

Join me to celebrate International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024 on June 23, 2024. I am going to lead a gentle Yoga session for everyBody  & all ages at the event below. My yoga classes are aimed to empower you so that you can learn the easy & simple poses to maintain your daily Yoga practice at home on your own pace.

International Day of Yoga 2024 Celebrations in association with ATI Vancouver & Eventival

The event will include an in-person yoga session and nutritional talk Shubakshi Rawla from Nutrify Me who is a R.H.N., certified metabolic balance coach based in Coquitlam, BC.

There is a minimal fee of $5 to register for this session. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the BC Cancer Foundation. You will not only support a good cause by registering the event but will also gain lots of information by attending this session.

Event Details:

Date & Time: Sunday, June 23, 2024: 9am-am
Location: Maillardville Community Centre, Multipurpose Room#1 located at 1200 Cartier Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 2C3
Registration: Click here to register

International Day of Yoga

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.

Yoga For Sedentary Lifestyle | Asana Flow or Sequence to Combat Sitting Effects on Body

Yoga For Sedentary Lifestyle | Asana Flow or Sequence to Combat Sitting Effects on Body

Have a Sedentary Lifestyle and looking for Yoga Poses that can combat the effects of whole day sitting desk job?

Yoga is super helpful if you spend a lot of time sitting around. It gets your body moving and stretches out muscles that might get tight from sitting too much. Plus, it helps with things like posture and flexibility, which can suffer if you’re stuck in a chair all day. 

Practice the following Yoga Asana Flow which can help you in a great way:

  1. VRIKSHASANA
  2. TRIKONASANA
  3. PĀDA-HASTĀSANA
  4. ARDHA-CHAKRASANA
  5. VAJRASANA 
  6. GOMUKHASANA
  7. USHTRASANA
  8. BALASANA
  9. SHALABHASANA
  10. SETU BANDHASANA
  11. PAVANMUKTASANA
  12. REST IN SHAVASANA

Yoga also helps calm your mind and reduces stress, which is awesome for anyone dealing with the pressures of a sedentary lifestyle. So basically, it’s like a total body and mind workout that can balance out all the sitting you do.

Watch the Yoga For Sedentary Lifestyle Video on my Instagram Account

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Neeraj Kumar is a Real Estate eXpert associated with eXp Realty who operates in Metro Vancouver. He is a Yoga Enthusiast and stays active in the community. Visit www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-neeraj to connect with Neeraj on LinkedIn.

Health & Wellness Day in Burnaby by LMBCS

Health & Wellness Day in Burnaby by LMBCS

I would like to invite the community members to this Health Day organized by the Lower Mainland Bengali Society (LMBCS). The event includes Free Yoga & Meditation Class, Talk on Mental Health, Lunch & Fun Games. As the saying goes “Health is Wealth”. Please join and take control of your Wellness.

Seniors (55+) attends free, for others there is a small fee. Registration is required for this event.

What: Health Day
Where: Bonsor Recreational Centre, Burnaby
When: December 2, 2023; 10am-3:30pm
Tickets: Registre online

International Day of Yoga 2023 Celebrations in Vancouver, BC

International Day of Yoga 2023 Celebrations in Vancouver, BC

I am glad to be part of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2023 celebrations organized by the Consulate General of India, Vancouver. The actual International Day of Yoga 2023 is falling on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 but the CGI Vancouver decided to celebrate it on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 08:30 am to 10:30 am.

Come and be part of the event and practice Yoga in an open park. The event is free but prior registration is required. Please bring your own Yoga mat.

 

Free Yoga Classes to Celebrate International Day of Yoga 2023

Free Yoga Classes to Celebrate International Day of Yoga 2023

June is the month when events to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2023 are held. The actual International Day of Yoga is on June 21st but you will see events organized to commemorate this day throughout the month.

Following is one of events that I am supporting which is organized to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2023 in Metro Vancouver. Aarogya Canada is offering a Free Yoga Class in Surrey, BC.

Date & Time: June 17, 2023; 6PM-9PM
Venue: Shanti Niketan Hall at Laxmi Narayan Temple, Surrey
Organizer: Aarogya Canada
Cost: Free
Registration: Register using this online link

 

 

Yogic Practices for Mental Health

Yogic Practices for Mental Health

Yoga has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health. Yoga can help in reducing stress, improving mood, boosting self-esteem.

5 Yoga Asanas (Postures) for Mental Health:

  1. Balasana (Child Pose)
  2. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
  3. Uttanasana or Padhastasana (Standing Forward Bend)
  4. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
  5. Viparita Karani (Wall against the wall pose)

Pranayama or Breathing Exercies:

  • Yogic Breathing (Deep Inhales & Deep Exhales)
  • Anuloma Viloma Pranayama or Alternative Breathing Exercise
  • Bhramari Pranayama

Dhyana (Meditation):

Even a few minutes of daily short meditation can benefit boosting mental Health.