Nearly 150 people gathered at the Melton Community Hall to celebrate International Yoga Day with a large yoga workshop organised by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Melbourne.
The event welcomed participants of all ages, including students and professionals, and featured the presence of dignitaries such as MP Steve McGhie (Melton), Dr Sushil Kumar (Consul General), and Mayor Pradeep Tiwari (Maribyrnong City).
The two-hour session was led by three women spiritual leaders from India, who are disciples of DJJS founder Ashutosh Maharaj. They introduced participants to different aspects of yoga—physical, mental, and spiritual—based on Patanjali’s eightfold path.
The first session, led by Sadhvi Parma Bharti, focused on physical yoga. She demonstrated various poses like Pad Bheda, Dhanurasana, and Dandasana, and encouraged attendees to include yoga in their daily routines.
Next, Sadhvi Shailasa Bharti led a psychological yoga session, introducing breathing exercises such as Naadi Shodhan, Kapalbhati, and Anulom Vilom, which help improve heart and lung health. Her humorous approach kept the session light and engaging, even while discussing serious issues like stress and emotional control. She also shared simple muscle relaxation techniques as quick tools to manage anger and anxiety—key takeaways for many participants.
The final segment, led by Sadhvi Tapeshwari Bharti, explored spiritual yoga practices such as Yog Nidra and Dhyaan. She spoke about Brahm Gyan, a method of experiencing inner divinity, and urged people to adopt yoga as a lifelong journey drawing wisdom from both ancient Indian scriptures and modern ideas.
MP Steve McGhie praised the event, saying it was an honour to participate and acknowledged DJJS’s efforts in bringing communities together. Consul General Dr Sushil Kumar thanked the spiritual leaders and DJJS for promoting Indian culture and the message of peace.
The event was supported by local businesses and community organisations including Teesdale Family Medical Centre, Absolut Financial, Trinity Medical Group, and Sahara Victorian Association, Let’s Feed, AHA, among others.
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