H.H. Acharya Lokeshji addressed International Yoga Day in San Francisco
Yoga is the basic mantra of a healthy, happy and joyful life – Acharya Lokesh
Consulate General of India San Francisco delivers inaugural address on International Yoga Day
21 June , 2024
San Francisco/New Delhi: founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre H. H. Acharya Lokesh Ji addressing the International Yoga Day organised by Consulate General of India San Francisco and Heartfulness Organization said that Yoga is the basic mantra of a healthy, happy and joyful life. We get positive energy, the negativity and violence in us ends through Yoga. one should practice meditation and yoga regularly, for a healthy body, mind and soul. Yoga is very important in Jainism. the statues of all the Tirthankaras from Lord Rishabh to Lord Mahavir, are there in yoga postures.
Consul General of India in San Francisco Dr. Srikar Reddy in the inaugural address said that International Yoga Day, approved by UNO on the proposal of the Prime Minister of India, is becoming popular all over the world. According to a survey, ten percent of Americans have started practicing yoga. He honored yoga instructors and cultural artists by giving them certificates on the occasion. CGISFO appreciated Art of Living, Heartfulness, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, Brahmakumari family, and local service-oriented organizations for making the program successful.
Shri Ajay Bhutoria, advisor to the US President, while reading out the Congressman’s citation in honor of Consul General of India in San Francisco Dr. Srikar Reddy, extended his greetings on International Yoga Day.
Bhai Satpal Singh, Sikh Ambassador in America, appreciating Yogi ji’s contribution in the field of Yoga, said that Yoga infuses new energy into life by strengthening the immune system.
Various organizations presented cultural programs. Yoga experts conducted yoga exercises in which hundreds of people participated enthusiastically and everyone praised the Heartfulness organization and the volunteers.
H.H. Acharya Lokeshji addressed International Yoga Day in San Francisco on 21 June,2024