Yogathon is an initiative to promote the practice of yoga for healthier living.
Since inception in 2012, Yogathon has grown from 6 cities in Canada to become a global annual event. We believe that yoga is more about touching your heart than touching your toes. Come join us on 17 June 2018!
All proceeds support Gift a Smile Project, a Non-Governmental Organization founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, providing free education to underprivileged children in India.
SUN SALUTATIONS
Take the sun salutation challenge. Let your inner fire burn.
Surya Namaskar, or the Sun Salutation, is a dynamic sequence of movements performed to celebrate the sun, while building strength and improving flexibility. The fluid, rhythmic postures awaken the whole body, focus the mind, and enliven the breath.
WHY 108?
A sacred number
The number 108 has many historical, spiritual, scientific , mathematical, and symbolic meanings. It has become a tradition for yoga practitioners to perform 108 Sun Salutations. This is most often done in large groups and often as an offering of peace or hope.
GROUP CHALLENGE
The power of a collective consciousness
On June 17, participants will transcend barriers of age, culture and physical ability to take the group 108 Sun Salutation challenge, as symbolic offering of hope to the youth around the world.
JUNE 17
A Yoga day in Hong Kong!
Yogathon is an initiative to promote the practice of yoga for healthier living. The event challenges participants to complete 108 Sun Salutations and raises funds. However, you can do as many Sun Salutations, as you can and be a part of this big event. We will start the day with a some stretches, then move to the 108 Sun Salutations challenge.
GIFT A SMILE
The beneficiary :
Gift a Smile project, which is a Non-Government Organization founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It provides free education to underprivileged children in various rural, tribal and slum areas across India. Along with providing free transportation, uniforms, mid-day meals, books and accessories. Children are not only provided with free education but also skills which will enable them to go forward in life. Funds raised by Yogathon will be used to support this project.
Program Details
| Dates | 17 June 2018 (Sunday) |
| Timing | 9 am - 12 pm |
| Venue | Henry G Leong Community Centre, 60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yogathon is an initiative to create awareness about yoga and create interest in its practice for healthier living. The event challenges participants to complete 108 sun salutations and raises funds for Gift a Smile Project, which provides free education to the underprivileged children in India. Yogathon – 108 Sun Salutation is the largest single-day, volunteer-led yoga event around the world in support of education.
Yogathon takes place in Henry G Leong Community Centre, 60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Yogathon is organised by the Art of Living Foundation.
No, you may complete as many Sun Salutations as you comfortably can, depending on your capability, the idea is to have fun.
You can make donations on Art of Living HSBC Bank account 848-788410-001 or Hang Seng Bank account 266-261924-002. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please call 3101-2331 or email info.hk@artofliving.org.
Yes, please bring your own yoga mat.
Please arrive at 8:45am.
Yes, this event is open for all, so bring in your friends and family even if you have not taken the Art of Living course.
You can make donations on Art of Living HSBC Bank account 848-788410-001 or Hang Seng Bank account 266-261924-002. For more information, please call 3101-2331 or email info.hk@artofliving.org.
Yes, children aged eight and above can join the event.
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