Savona. A double appointment, on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga (International Day of Yoga) and the Music Festival both celebrated on June 21st, with special initiatives in Savona.
The locations of the events will be the beaches of Savona for a morning yoga practice, the Priamar fortress for yoga and workshop activities for adults and children in contact with nature, Piazza Sisto to share yoga to overcome disabilities and then music in an engaging evening show.
The initiatives are proposed by the Italian Hindu Union and the Asya Om Associationwith the participation of numerous Ligurian associations, and join the many initiatives promoted at a national level by the Italian Hindu Union.
And always in the spirit of sharing and overcoming barriers, both physical and mental, sessions dedicated to inclusion with yoga for disabilities will be held and a special event, on the occasion of the music festival which will see the participation of the InSuperAbile Band, a group of three Ligurian orchestras made up of 100 musicians, with different disabilities, who will take us on an exciting journey through different cultures and musical styles.
Also performance by the Supriyo Dutta Ensemblea talented group of artistes led by Supriyo Dutta will create together with the tablist NIhar Metha, on the harmonium of Tusti Devi and on the flute of Angela Panizzi, a magical atmosphere that will leave you breathless. The evening concerts, to which all citizens are invited, will be held in Piazza Sisto IV.
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Savona, 21 June International Yoga Day: here are the appointments and initiatives
The slogan of the day dedicated to yoga will be “Our roots, everyone’s future”. A celebration that is also an invitation to practice yoga, as a way of taking care of yourself and everything that is alive. A call to rediscover and return to the essential, to the source of infinite peace that resides within each of us, to discover our roots and write a more conscious future in environmental and social terms.
“The practice of yoga guides us towards an inner transformation that promotes universal values of respect, non-violence, compassion and unity – he declares Swamiji Yogananda Ghiri, Founder of the Italian Hindu Union -. In a world darkened by conflict and division, yoga emerges as a powerful tool that leads to personal and collective change. The invitation we want to make to those who will take part in these days is to embrace the practice of yoga not only as a physical activity, but as a path towards inner peace. A peace that we can cultivate within ourselves, but which has the unique power to radiate outward as well. It is an opportunity to take a step towards building a more harmonious and just society, where non-violence and mutual respect are the fundamental pillars.”
On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, the UII’s invitation is therefore to participate in the events with an open heart and mind, to discover the transformative power of yoga, a term that has its roots in the Sanskrit word yujir, which means “to unite “, “gather”; an ancient practice which, through knowledge of oneself and one’s balance, manages to reflect and generate shared values of positivity.
Participation in the events is free, registration is recommended on the website http:www.induismo.it where you will also find the complete programme.
We thank the City of Savona and the Embassy of India for the recognition given to the initiative and the participating associations for their active presence. The events are also held thanks to the 8 x mille funds of the Italian Hindu Union, which every year carries out projects (see the projects carried out on 8xmille.induismo.it) aimed at promoting social, cultural and educational integration and the protection of the environment and living beings with concrete actions aimed at supporting people, living beings and the planet.
This year too, aromatic plants will be distributed free of charge to participants, the result of an agroecology training program. The new project of the Italian Hindu Union is carried out within the Vercelli prison, to create a virtuous circle of mutual care. Taking care of and protecting the life of even just a little plant has a positive impact on prisoners, reducing their tendency to relapse. A collective care of the person, biodiversity and nature.
THE PROGRAM
Savona, 21 June 2024
Yoga on the beach
7:00 am | Yoga at Bagni S.Antonio
7.30 am | Yoga at Bagni Marinella
Priamar Fortress
9:00 | Surya Namaskara – Sun Salutation
by ASYA Om
1pm | Let’s open ourselves to the beautiful season: a practice to align mind and body in summer
edited by Luca Pisà, Ganapati Yoga Center
10.30 am | Energy in Motion with Anandamaya Yoga Greetings
edited by Umberto Assandri Anandamayacharya, Namaskar Yoga Center
11:00 | Yoga for women’s health
edited by Cristina Valle Kalavani Devi, osteopath, yoga teacher, Aps Deha
12:00 | Meditation and the mind
by ASYA Om
Workshops for everyone
10:00 | Draw trees
How many ways do you know to draw a tree? After observing the nature around us, we will draw with unusual tools!
edited by Lucia Varaldo, Vivaio Rebella
5pm | Synchronize your breathing with yoga
edited by Roberto Frumento Bharata, osteopath, Biodo Italia
18:00 | Yoga session open to all according to the Common Yoga Protocol issued by the Indian Government (Ministry of AYUSH)
Bring your yoga mat.
Piazza Sisto IV
Yoga Music and Harmonies
5.30pm | Yoga without barriers – Yoga session open to all and people with disabilities
in collaboration with AIAS
8.30pm | Fair trade: harmony and social justice in the world
edited by Bottega della Solidarietà
9.00pm | Concert “East-West: interweaving of harmonies”
InSuperAbile Band (Regional Disability Orchestra)
Supriyo Dutta Ensemble (with Supriyo Dutta, Nihar Mehta, Tusti Devi, Angela Panizzi)
