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FIA Chicago and Mindful Meditation Yoga celebrate International Yoga Day with community members
The event was organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Chicago and supported by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
Attendees performing yoga asanas at the grand event. / Asian Media USA
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago, led by Founder Chairman Sunil Shah, in collaboration with Mindful Meditation Yoga (MMY) under Yoga Guru Anu Malhotra, celebrated International Yoga Day on June.23 with a vibrant display of community spirit. The event, hosted at the Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex, drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 participants from diverse backgrounds, united in their passion for yoga, health, and harmony.
The day commenced with a yoga protocol session led by Anu Malhotra, a motivational speaker and yoga instructor. Supported by a team of over 30 volunteers, Malhotra and her team orchestrated a seamless experience of yoga, including a unique addition of live, therapeutic music led by Bhakti Yoga advocate Vipul Srivastava.
Sunil Shah (by FIA Chairman), Anu Malhotra (Mindful Meditation Yoga Center), Sanjeev Pal (Indian Consulate Chicago), Pratibha Jairath (President FIA), and Vinita Gulabani (President Sindhi Association) lighting the lamp. / Asian Media USA Dignitaries gracing the stage included FIA Founder Chairman Sunil Shah, who underscored yoga's role as a gift from India to the world, promoting unity and harmony. The event also saw contributions from local officials like Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and Consul Officer Sanjeev Pal, emphasizing the Ministry of AYUSH’s support and this year's theme of Women Empowerment.
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A yoga session led by ambassadors. / Asian Media USA
The FIA team. / Asian Media USA A highlight of the celebration was the opportunity for participants to engage in physical postures and delve into the mental and spiritual dimensions of yoga under Malhotra's guidance. Reflecting on the event, participant Krishna Chitturi remarked, "It is unity in serenity leading to a healthy mind and a healthy body."
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Live music led by Vipul Srivastava, a well-known Bhakti Yoga proponent. / Asian Media USA The event was organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Chicago and supported by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
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