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Bahrain groups set for Yoga Day celebrations

MANAMA, June 21, 2017

The United Nations Information Center for the Gulf Countries (UNIC Manama) in collaboration with a group of volunteers (Helm Insan) and several centers and associations specialized in charity, health and social work in Bahrain will commemorate the International Day of Yoga today (June 21) at the Saar Mall.

Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation to help offer a healthy and balanced life.

The event, being held under the auspices of Faeqa bint Saeed Al-Saleh, Minister of Health, will kick off at 9pm in the presence of officials from various ministries and organizations across the kingdom.

"The theme for the 2017 celebration is 'Yoga for Health' which highlights the fact that yoga can contribute in a holistic way to achieving balance between mind and body," remarked Samir Aldarabi, the director of UNIC Manama.

"Bahraini Yoga Therapy specialist Prof Fatima Al Mansoori has contributed immensely for the event which will see the largest gathering of community groups/civil societies in Bahrain," he stated.

The program is intended to engage a large number of groups and civil societies including the Bahrain Mobility International, MS society, Islamic association, Abdulrahma Kanoo Social Parents Club and many others.

Aldarabi said Yoga can make a direct and useful contribution to sustainable development and help everyone move towards a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature.

Aldarabi added that the celebration will bring together a large audience from different segments of society and thereby send a message that any sustainable development activity or action should leave no one behind.

“It is my mission to spread the benefits of Yoga and share knowledge with the community. Since the UN declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, my focus has been on organizing press conferences and engaging with high ranked dignitaries and officials during the celebrations in order to create maximum awareness," stated Prof Al Mansoori, Yoga Therapist at the BDF Hospital Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Center.

"Over the past years, we have succeeded in creating a movement and gaining recognition and support. This year, the event will be geared towards engaging with the community, of all ages and all conditions as Yoga is for everyone” she added.

The event will feature a seminar, a Yoga session and a Meditation session. In addition, there will be an expo that will include Health & wellness services, organic and herbal products, and free wellness consultations. Aster medical center will also be offering free health check and blood tests.-TradeArabia News Service
 




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