Association Of Indo Americans Co-Hosts International Day Of Yoga Celebration In Milpitas
India-West News Desk
MILPITAS, CA- More than 100 community members gathered June 21 at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Milpitas to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, observed globally under the theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
The event was organized by the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, in collaboration with the Association of Indo Americans (AIA), Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Silicon Valley, and several community organizations.
Among those attending were Deputy Consul General of India Rakesh Adlakha of the Consulate General of India, San Francisco; Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano; Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan; Sister Kusum of Brahma Kumaris; Milpitas Councilmember William Lam; Planning Commissioner Dipak Awasty; community advocate Ajay Bhutoria; former Saratoga Councilmember Rishi Kumar; Air India representative Bama Cariapa; Vandana Nair, Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai; Atma Dayal Bhai; and other community members.
The program featured a guided meditation session led by Sister Kusum and yoga demonstrations conducted by Manoj Joshi and Ambili Sudhakaran. Participants engaged in practices designed to promote physical health, mental well-being, mindfulness, and healthy ageing.
As a co-hosting organization, AIA said the event reflected its ongoing efforts to promote wellness, cultural understanding and community engagement through programs that bring people together.
Community leaders attending the celebration noted that yoga has evolved beyond a physical exercise to become a global movement for holistic health, inner peace and harmony. They said the observance served as a reminder of yoga’s enduring relevance in fostering healthier lifestyles and stronger communities.
The strong turnout reflected the growing popularity of International Day of Yoga celebrations across the Bay Area and increasing recognition of yoga’s role in enhancing quality of life.
