Do you want to be a part of something like this on International Yoga Day 2022?
International Yoga Day is not just a celebration of Yoga. It also celebrates a Yoga practitioner’s commitment to their practice and well-being. Even if you don’t practice yoga poses and there is some yogic practice or philosophy like non-violence that you are committed to, it is a good reason to celebrate.
This International Yoga Day 2022, you have a chance to celebrate your commitment to your practice in a special way.
Practice Yoga at a historic monument in your city with other ‘Yogis’ and get featured on The Art of Living and Sri Sri Yoga's social media handles. This is an opportunity for you to celebrate with Yoga practitioners around the world.
To prepare yourself for this grand International Yoga Day celebration, here is what you can do.
- Form your Yoga Group
If you have yoga enthusiasts friends, ask them to join in the celebrations and preparatory steps. Contact the Art of Living center near you and be a part of a group that will be practicing Yoga at a historic monument and recording it like in the video above.
- Pick a pose
Pick a yoga pose with your group. You can choose to select one from this list of poses.
- Practice it daily
Practice this pose every day. Include it in your daily Yoga practice. Stretch the duration of the pose by a few seconds every day. Take deep long breaths while practicing it.
- Confirm your location
Confirm the location where your group wants to practice Yoga in this Google form.
- Record before 21st June
Record your group performing the posture before 21st June. Let the video duration be from 30 seconds to 1 minute. The video resolution should be of minimum HD (4k preferred) with 16:9 ratio. Record it using high res mobile, gimbal, tripod, or drone. You can click a picture too. Do not post/share the videos or pictures anywhere, including on your social media handles before 21st June 2022.
- Be featured with Yogis across the world
Sri Sri Yoga will be sharing your entries with the Govt. of India and posting them on the Art of Living & Sri Sri Yoga social media handles.
What to do after International Yoga Day?
International Yoga Day celebrations are a good starting point to strengthen your practice. Here is a list of practices that you can adopt from then on.
- Include more poses and pranayamas in your practice
Yoga is helpful in several health issues. Explore more poses and pranayamas that you can include in your practice. Here is a resource page where you can find more information on poses and pranayamas that serve different purposes.
- Learn Yoga from experts
Join a 4-day Sri Sri Yoga class by experts who will teach you how to derive maximum benefits from a pose and correct your postures and pranayamas.
- Practice Sudarshan Kriya daily
Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique is an ideal way to conclude your yoga practice as it relaxes and helps you slip into meditation easily. If you haven’t learned it yet, learn it in an Online Meditation & Breath Workshop.
- Ingrain Yoga philosophy in life
Yoga is not just asanas. It is a way of life. Yoga philosophy can help you live stress-free and with more positivity. Here is a resource of Yogic wisdom that you can access anytime.
- Tend to your food
Food is an important aspect of a Yogi’s life. The right food can strengthen your practice and help you feel more energized and positive.
