Yoga – the celebration of the mind, body, and soul. On Sunday, the seventh International Yoga Day was celebrated in New York’s Times Square. More than 3,000 people attended the day-long yoga event with the theme ‘Solstice in Times Square 2021’. Yogis with their yoga mats and flexible bodies swarmed Times Square to celebrate the start of summer.
The Consulate General of India hosted the yoga events in New York in collaboration with the Times Square Alliance. It was under the theme “Solstice for Times Square 2021.”
“As we celebrate yoga at the iconic Times Square – at the crossroads of the world, let us remind ourselves of the truly global embrace of yoga. Yoga was born in India but is part of global heritage today. It is about health, well-being, and living in harmony with nature. Yoga is a way of life and we must try to practice it in its entirety, for a peaceful society, and a greener planet,” Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General told ANI.
“It was an incredible experience leading yoga, pranayama, and meditation at Times Square NYC. Seeing thousands of yogis experience stillness amidst the chaos of the city that never stops,” said Ruchika Lal who participated in the event.
International Yoga Day at Times Square
The event highlighted holistic health, Ayurvedic, and nature-based wellness supplies from Tribes India (TRIFED) and other Indian enterprises, in keeping with this year’s worldwide theme, Yoga for Wellness, as established by the United Nations (UN). Then, the booths drew a huge crowd of people who were interested in learning more about the diversity of Indian tribal, Ayurvedic, and natural items.
The day-long yoga festival allowed both expert and novice yogis to bring their mats to the popular public area and participate in a free yoga lesson. The Consulate General presented a bag of TRIFED goods as well as other health products made in India. “I love to practice Yoga at Times Square every year on Solstice. I want to thank the Consulate for this gift,” a participant said.
According to the Times Square website, the event completely sold out. The event may also be online by tuning in to a live broadcast of a class. According to the plan, the Times Square yoga lasted from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., with nine different courses.
New Jersey also commemorated the International Day of Yoga today. It was held with the Statue of Liberty in the background, at Liberty State Park. The Federation of Indian Associations served as the anchor for this community-led event. Also, Thara Natalie, a well-known yoga instructor, led the yoga class.