Geraldton community to celebrate International Yoga Day with eight different practisces and Indian lunch

Yoga enthusiasts are excited to celebrate their fourth annual International Yoga Day event next weekend, providing an opportunity for the Geraldton community to delve into a morning of spiritual awakening. Members from the Midwest Indian Cultural Society (MISC) and the Geraldton Yoga Club invite members of the community to bring their yoga mat and water bottle to celebrate at the QEII Centre on Sunday June 23. The free event will offer eight different types of yoga practices in simultaneous sessions, closing with a sound meditation session. Four Indian families will provide Annadhanam — an offering of a vegetarian Indian lunch — which will be prepared by an Indian chef. MICS president Hari Kumar said the offering of food was a way of evoking Annalakshmi, the goddess of food, in Indian culture. Exciting raffle prizes will also be up for grabs. Mr Kumar said the day was an opportunity to share a passion for yoga, foster community spirit and spread positive energy. “Yoga is the answer for all ailments, it’s a science that is 5000-plus years old. From mental health wellbeing to healing and protection from diseases such as cancer, yoga is a proven remedy,” he said. Geraldton Yoga Club president Chantal Bachere-Crinquand said participant numbers were growing as more people celebrated the benefits of yoga. “The event gives everyone an opportunity to explore various yoga styles, meditation techniques and breath work in a morning dedicated to wellness,” she said. People of all skill levels are welcome to take part in the yoga sessions and experiment with various yoga styles, which will be suitable for both beginners and professionals. The event runs from 9am-12.30pm. To register attendance, visit the Eventbrite website.