Canberra organisations Integrated Cultures ACT Inc. and CHERISHH Inc. will host two public events in June to mark International Day of Yoga, bringing together health professionals, yoga practitioners and community members for discussions on wellbeing, mindfulness and cultural connection.
The events, organised under the theme Unity in Diversity, are being presented by Integrated Cultures ACT Inc. and CHERISHH Inc., formerly known as the Integrated Women’s Network. The programme includes an in person forum in Belconnen and an online session later in the week.
The first event will take place on Sunday 14 June at the Canberra Labor Club in Belconnen. Speakers including Robyn Lewis, Indu Narayan, Subhash Dang and Sonam Batra will discuss yoga, Ayurveda, the vagus nerve and physiotherapy, with organisers aiming to encourage practical conversations around physical and mental wellbeing.
The second event, scheduled online for Thursday 18 June, will feature Alan Goode, Director of Yoga Mandir in Canberra, speaking on the topic “Yoga beyond Arsenal: What is Yoga really?”. The session is expected to explore yoga beyond physical exercise and examine its broader philosophical and personal dimensions.
International Day of Yoga is observed globally on 21 June following a United Nations resolution adopted in 2014 recognising yoga’s universal appeal and its role in promoting health and wellbeing.
Organisers say the Canberra events are designed to create accessible spaces for learning and discussion while also strengthening community ties across cultures and generations. The programme has drawn support from a range of local community and media groups including People Powered Radio 2XX FM, Radio Harmony, Radio Gender Equity Matters, Thamizhkummalam, Amarsanskriti, Her I Link and Go Equal.
The Belconnen event will run from 11am to 3pm, with lunch and refreshments included in the $15 booking fee. The online session on 18 June is free, though registration is required for access to the Zoom link.
Bookings and further information are available through ICACT and CHERISHH organisers at Integrated Cultures ACT.
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