International Yoga Day Celebrated in Pimple Saudagar

The secret to maintaining physical and mental beauty is yoga, says Shatrughna Kate.

Today, Friday, June 21, 2024, in celebration of “International Yoga Day,” a yoga camp was organized from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Shivchhatrapati Linear Urban Garden, Govind-Yashada Chowk, Pimple Saudagar. The event was jointly hosted by Shatrughna (Bapu) Kate Youth Foundation, The Art of Living, Brahma Kumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya.

During the event, Satyajit Bhaiya from The Art of Living led the participants through various yoga exercises to the rhythm of devotional songs, explaining the “methods and importance of practicing yoga.” B.K. Varsha Didi from the Brahma Kumaris organization emphasized that “Yoga originated in ancient India and holds a significant place in Indian culture. Yoga keeps both body and mind healthy and has the miraculous ability to cure many incurable diseases. It is not just exercise but a crucial practice for uniting the body and mind, achieving mental peace through meditation.”

Author and yoga expert Ms. Vishakha Kshirsagar, known for her book “PCOD/PCOS Demystified,” provided detailed information on these issues and their solutions. Additionally, Tanisha Madam engaged the audience with an innovative Zumba session, incorporating yoga elements.

The yoga camp saw enthusiastic participation from children, women, and senior citizens, with around 500 attendees. Distinguished guests were honored with Tulsi plants as a token of respect.

Notable attendees included Satyajit Bhaiya Chadda, B.K. Varsha Didi, entrepreneurs Vasant Kate and Bharat Kate, members of the Linear Garden Senior Citizen Association, All Senior Citizen Association members, Navchaitanya Laughter Club members, RJ Tejaswini, RJ Prashant, Ganesh Zinjurde, Pravin Kunjir, Deepak Gangurde, Sameer Devre, Balkrishna Parghale, Vinod Patil, Pravin Balan, Sambhaji Magar, and all activists from Shatrughna (Bapu) Kate Youth Forum.

The event was smoothly conducted by Vikas (Bhola) Kate, who served as the anchor for the program.