San Francisco, CA – The 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2024. This year’s theme, “Women’s Empowerment,” highlights yoga’s transformative power in enhancing women’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Yoga, a five-thousand-year-old tradition from ancient India, harmonizes the body, mind, and nature through physical, mental, and spiritual pursuits. Recognizing its global health benefits, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga following a call by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, in September 2014.
To mark this day and promote awareness about the health benefits of yoga, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco is organizing Yoga Events in various cities under its consular jurisdiction( List enclosed)Â in collaboration with local authorities and Indian associations. These events will provide participants the opportunity to experience yoga’s holistic benefits and celebrate this ancient practice from India.
In addition, a virtual kickoff event was held in collaboration with The Art of Living on June 7th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Pacific Time.
Event Highlights: Yoga sessions led by experienced instructors, Discussions on yoga’s benefits for women’s empowerment and Cultural performances
The Consulate General of India, San Francisco, warmly invites everyone to join these events and experience yoga’s myriad benefits. These celebrations aim to unite diverse communities and promote harmony and well-being.
For more information on 10th IDY celebrations in, kindly visit the
Website: https://www.cgisf.gov.in/