EDISON, NJ (TIP): The Indo American Cultural Association of Edison, expertly coordinated by Nitin Vyas and in collaboration with the Consulate of India in New York, hosted a memorable International Yoga Day event on June 14th at the Sheraton Hotel in Edison. Supported by numerous leading Indo American organizations, the event attracted over 300 yoga enthusiasts, who participated in inspiring sessions led by distinguished yoga instructors, despite heavy rain.

Highlights of the Event

The celebration began with a moment of silence to remember the victims of the Air India plane tragedy that occurred on June 12th in Ahmedabad, India.

The event commenced with a warm welcome and opening remarks by Nitin Vyas. Deputy Consulate General Vishal Harsh officially inaugurated the event with a ceremonial lamp lighting, emphasizing yoga’s vital role in fostering holistic health and well-being.

Participants engaged in enlightening sessions led by certified yoga experts, including:

1. Guru Dileepji — Inspirational Talk
2. Mark Becker — Insightful Talk
3. Poonam Gupta — Laughter Yoga
4. Radhika Acharya — Dance Yoga (Ananda Marg)
5. Priti Ji — Functional Yoga (The Yoga Lotus)
6. Geeta Ji — Physical Yoga (RadiantRays Yoga)
7. Radhikaji — Physical Yoga (DevisYogaFlow)
8. Vijay Trivedi — Siddha Samadhi Yoga (Meditation)
9. Nidhi Pandya — Pranayama (IFM Group)
10. Raj Kumar Gupta Ji — Dharna (Vihangam Yog)
11. Suniti Ramanujam — Meditation (Isha Foundation)

Distinguished guests in attendance included Krishnakant Sangani, H.K. Shah, Mukund Thakkar, Uma Swaminathan, Hemant Patel, Suchitra Kamath, Jassi Singh, Bipin Parekh, Subhash Shah, Ajay Gandhi, Dr. Gunjan Shukla, Dr. Mukesh Solanki, Mahesh Wani, Nalin Shah, and Mehul Shah from the Indo American organization, along with Pravin Patel, Mukund Parikh, and Navin Amin9 from Edison Senior.

Culinary Delights

Attendees enjoyed a nutritious vegan lunch, while VIP guests were treated to a special breakfast, underscoring the event’s focus on health and wellness.

Event Coordination

The event was seamlessly hosted by Rajshree Kotekar from the Isha Foundation and Vijay Ji from Vihangam Yoga. Activities commenced promptly at 10 AM and concluded by 12:30 PM.

Dedicated volunteers—including Naresh Shah, Manish Parikh, Nina Vyas, Raju, and Haresh Bhai—along with teams from the Isha Foundation and Vihangam Yoga, played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the day’s program.

The entire International Yoga Day event at the Sheraton Hotel on June 14 was thoughtfully planned and executed by Nitin Vyas.

For further information, please contact Nitin Vyas of the Indo American Cultural Association of Edison. This celebration once again showcased yoga’s ability to transcend cultural differences, fostering peace and unity.

(Based on a Press Release issued by Nitin Vyas)