It’s that time of the year again – International Yoga Day 2017!
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 3rd annual International Yoga Day 2017. This day, June 21st, was commissioned in December 2014 when India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, called upon the United Nations to create a day that celebrated Yoga. This bill was supported by 176 nations. Never in the history of the United Nations have so many countries agreed on one thing. Now June 21st, the longest day in the year, has become International Yoga Day.
Why is this a big deal?
- For the first time, the country of India is standing up to the World and getting attention to Yoga.
- The world is recognizing that Yoga is a much needed practice for us today. If we want to live better, healthier, and happier lives, we need to practice some form of Yoga.
- Billions of people practice Yoga everyday in all parts of the world. We have lesser known days celebrated internationally. For example – Towel Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day, and World Frog Day.
- This represents the potential that Yoga offers for everyone and opens the door to many new practitioners
Celebrate International Yoga Day 2017
At Aham Yoga, we celebrate the spirit of Yoga every single day, but lets use International Yoga Day 2017 as a reminder to live healthily, happily and remember the importance of passing on the wisdom of Yoga to all around us.
We always have an exciting line up of events for International Yoga Day > see photos here! This year Aham Yoga is offering:
- 21-Day Yoga Challenge – Kicking off on June 1, 2017! All you need to do is check our Facebook and/or Instagram profile every morning for the pose of the day. Copy the pose, click a picture, and post it on your social media tagging Aham Yoga, #ahamyoga, #yogachallenge #internationalyogaday2017 #domoreyoga in all of your pictures. Anyone from any part of the world is welcome to participate! Those who complete the full 21 days, one post per day, will be entered into a raffle drawing to be pulled on June 21st! See last year’s yoga challenge pictures here.
- Annual Summer Yoga Retreat – From June 2-4, 2017, kick off International Yoga Day celebrations with us in Leavenworth, WA! Surrounded by beautiful nature, with lots of yoga, good food, and even better company. Call or e-mail us today, put down your deposit, and get your space secured for this years Summer Yoga Retreat!
- Lets 108 Together – On Saturday, June 17, 2017 @ 9:15AM, join us in our annual tradition of saluting the sun 108 times as we ring in our 3rd International Yoga Day. Find your body, mind and spirit rejuvenated with this moving meditation practice that will cleanse you of toxins, mental obstacles and elevate your spirits. Please note that this practice not suitable for beginners or pregnant women. Carry a face towel, water bottle and your yoga mat. Register today!
- Community potluck – On Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 11:30AM – 1:30PM at Aham Yoga! We have a wonderful, loving and fun yoga community, and we would love to celebrate YOU with a community potluck, Please come with or without snacks. Bring reasonable size portions as there will be many options. Open only to members. Bring your kids and families! There will be some fun group activities from 12:30 tp 1:30pm. The Potluck is a community free event, but please sign up here so we have a count for the food and beverages.
- Facebook Live Yoga Class – On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 @ 7:30AM (PST)! Want to wake up on International Yoga Day and do some Yoga? But stuck since its a weekday morning or you live in another city? Not a problem! Join our founder, Arundhati, as she takes you through an all levels morning yoga class in the comfort of your own home. Follow and like Aham Yoga on Facebook, and mark your calendars. Just roll out your mat and join us for an hour, from wherever you are! Please make sure to leave us comments and where you are practicing from during the live class. Watch this space for more updates! 21-Day Yoga Challenge winner will be announced on Facebook after your live class.
- Free Yoga Videos – released throughout the month of June 2017. Want to be able to do Yoga anytime, anywhere? Now you can. Aham Yoga YouTube Channel will host a variety of Yoga videos. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student – there is something for everyone. Pick from various classes – 10, 20, 30, 45 to 60 minute in length, themed sequences, pranayama, and much more! Subscribe to Aham Yoga Channel for updates!
- Kids Yoga Kickoff – beginning Wednesday, June 21, 2017. You asked for it! Introducing Kids Summer Yoga. Give your child the gift of Yoga this summer with our special Summer Kids YogaSeries. Introducing 2 new classes – Kids Yoga (5 to 9 years) and Pre-teens Yoga (10 to 15 years). 10 Week Series available for purchase. Drop-in’s welcome on a first come, first serve basis. Register your child today!
HOW TO SIGN UP?
- We encourage you to sign up for all or as many events as possible. This event is to celebrate you and your yoga.
- Please click here to sign up for one or all events.
- Have questions? Email us at [email protected].
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