International Yoga Day activities in Johannesburg, South Africa got a boost when a province premier pledged her support for an event on the beach on June 23, breaking the record set by the Indian Consulate last year. Planning is being made. 7,500 attendance at a stadium here on the same day.
The date of 23 June, instead of 21 June, designated International Yoga Day by the United Nations, was chosen for the two main locations in South Africa to facilitate attendees from across the country.
Sivananda World Peace Foundation (SWPF) has partnered with the provincial government of KwaZulu-Natal province and the National Department of Health to host the event on 23 June.
KwaZulu-Natal province, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has pledged his support for the event to be held at the beach on June 23.In Johannesburg, on the same day, plans are well underway to break the record set last year by the local Indian Consulate of more than 7,500 people attending a Yoga Day event at the iconic Wanderers Cricket Stadium, officials said.
In a sign of uncertainty over the fate of the provincial government following last month's national and provincial elections, Dube-Ncube bluntly said, "We are at a critical time where our people need peace and tranquility in their lives for health and spiritual upliftment. Needed." As a result, a situation of non-party majority arose.
On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, he also thanked the SWPF and Prince Ishwar Ramluchman Mbeka Zulu for introducing International Yoga Day in South Africa 10 years ago.
Ramlachman is the only South African of Indian origin to be appointed Prince of the Zulu Kingdom by the late King Goodwill Zwelithini.Indian High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar said that as a signatory to the UN resolution promoting International Yoga Day, South Africa's hosting of the continent's largest yoga event reflects the country's growing appreciation for this ancient practice.
“The thriving yoga scene, with its diverse studios and schools across the country, underlines this widespread adoption. This exciting program includes renowned instructors, informative workshops, live demonstrations and opportunities to connect with fellow yoga enthusiasts,” said Kumar.
Given the huge interest on social media, free Wi-Fi will be available to all participants, allowing them to share their yoga experience in real time.
The date of 23 June, instead of 21 June, designated International Yoga Day by the United Nations, was chosen for the two main locations in South Africa to facilitate attendees from across the country.
Sivananda World Peace Foundation (SWPF) has partnered with the provincial government of KwaZulu-Natal province and the National Department of Health to host the event on 23 June.
KwaZulu-Natal province, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has pledged his support for the event to be held at the beach on June 23.In Johannesburg, on the same day, plans are well underway to break the record set last year by the local Indian Consulate of more than 7,500 people attending a Yoga Day event at the iconic Wanderers Cricket Stadium, officials said.
In a sign of uncertainty over the fate of the provincial government following last month's national and provincial elections, Dube-Ncube bluntly said, "We are at a critical time where our people need peace and tranquility in their lives for health and spiritual upliftment. Needed." As a result, a situation of non-party majority arose.
On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, he also thanked the SWPF and Prince Ishwar Ramluchman Mbeka Zulu for introducing International Yoga Day in South Africa 10 years ago.
Ramlachman is the only South African of Indian origin to be appointed Prince of the Zulu Kingdom by the late King Goodwill Zwelithini.Indian High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar said that as a signatory to the UN resolution promoting International Yoga Day, South Africa's hosting of the continent's largest yoga event reflects the country's growing appreciation for this ancient practice.
“The thriving yoga scene, with its diverse studios and schools across the country, underlines this widespread adoption. This exciting program includes renowned instructors, informative workshops, live demonstrations and opportunities to connect with fellow yoga enthusiasts,” said Kumar.
Given the huge interest on social media, free Wi-Fi will be available to all participants, allowing them to share their yoga experience in real time.
