Embassy Holds Yoga Session In Washington DC

WASHINGTON, DC, (ANI) – The Indian Embassy organized a yoga session here ahead of the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga.

A large crowd gathered at The Wharf on June 19 and were led by Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Ambassador at the Indian embassy in the US.

In her remarks, she said that India has brought yoga to the center stage. “The role that India has played in bringing this center stage, taking it to the UN and making this a day in which we come together to recognize the power of yoga and to recognize how yoga can add value to our lives and how yoga is very contemporary,” she said.

Since 2015, the International Day of Yoga has been celebrated across the world annually on June 21, following its adoption by the United Nations in 2014.

Ranganathan pointed out, “It’s an ancient tradition. It’s a wellness tradition that goes back 5000, 6000 years, but it remains so current,” she said.

The Deputy Ambassador further said that this time, they have tied up and partnered with many organizations in the US and have made this almost a month-long celebration.

“We just tied up and partnered with so many organizations around the country. This is what we are doing in DC. What our consolation is, are doing all around the country. We have really been able to reach out so much more and make this almost a month-long celebration. It’s not just the day, but it’s the entire month in which we are bringing yoga center stage in terms of our outreach to the community,” she said.