Permanent Mission of India
Geneva
Celebration of 9th International Day of Yoga
21 June 2023
An event to celebrate 9th International Day of Yoga was organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN and other International Organizations and the Consulate General of India, Geneva at the iconic UN HQ, Palais des Nations on 21 June 2023 at 0800 hrs. CET.
Welcome Remarks were delivered by Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Permanent Representative of India to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva. Ms. Claire Tang, spouse of Director General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and a Yoga teacher herself, addressed the audience as Guest of Honour.
A Yoga session on Common Yoga Protocol devised by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India was held with Yoga experts on stage for emulation by participants. The event was participated by yoga partners, including Heartfulness Switzerland, Art of Living, Isha Foundation, Sahaja Yoga, Sivananda Yoga and Brahmakumaris.
The event was participated by over 500 members of the international, Swiss and Indian communities, including Ambassadors/PRs, Heads of International Organizations, and members of the Indian diaspora, including students.
IDY T-shirts and Yoga mats were distributed by PMI / CGI Geneva to all the participants. Certificates of Appreciation were given by Ambassador/PR to all the IDY partners at the end of the event.
The event evoked immense interest among the participants.
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