STAFF REPORTER
MUSCAT, June 20
Embassy of India, Muscat, organised a special event on Saturday, to celebrate the 7th International Day of Yoga (IDY). The event was held virtually due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on public assembly. The event saw enthusiastic participation of many Yoga lovers in Oman, an embassy press release said.
“Theme of this year’s IDY celebration is ‘Yoga for Wellness’. The event was graced by Mohammed bin Ahmed al Shanfari, Chief of West Asia Department, Foreign Ministry as Chief Guest and Dr Hansaji J Yogendra, renowned Yoga guru, author, and researcher as Guest of Honour,” the release said.
The official event started with a brief introduction on IDY, followed by speech of Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, Munu Mahawar. He welcomed everyone and spoke on the wellness benefits of Yoga and thanked all the Yoga organisations in Oman for their continuous contributions for promoting Yoga.
The Chief Guest, Mohammed bin Ahmed al Shanfari conveyed his wishes on the occasion. Dr Hansaji J Yogendra delivered an engaging talk on Yoga and wellness. Short compilation of video messages by Omani and other dignitaries was played during the event.
The embassy organised total 37 sessions online in association with various Yoga organisations in the run up to the main IDY event. The sessions were held on diverse themes including, yoga for immunity, holistic health, mental health, women well-being, child health & youth, Surya Namaskar, yoga at workplace, etc. which saw enthusiastic response.
The videos of entries received by the embassy for Yoga demonstration video contests were played towards the end of event, after which the names of winners of all the contests were announced.
The event concluded with Common Yoga Protocol, with all participants performing various Yoga postures in complete harmony.
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