More than 250 community members gathered at Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova on Sunday, June 21, to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga. According to a press release, the event brought together individuals and families from diverse cultural and age groups for a morning dedicated to yoga, mindfulness, wellness, and community connection.
The free community event was hosted by the Art of Living Foundation in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova and the Consulate General of India, San Francisco. The celebration was made free and accessible to families throughout the community through sponsorship from the City of Rancho Cordova’s Micro Grant Program.
A Collaborative Effort for Community Wellness
Several organizations joined the Art of Living Foundation in celebrating the event, highlighting the active engagement of the South Asian diaspora and local wellness groups. Participating organizations included YogaSix, New Leaf Ayurveda, and Brahma Kumaris Sacramento.
The celebration welcomed children, youth, adults, seniors, experienced practitioners, and beginners. The program promoted physical and mental well-being, mindfulness, inner peace, and cultural understanding.
Participants joined guided yoga sessions led by the Art of Living Foundation, alongside breathing exercises, meditation, Ayurveda presentations, and special wellness demonstrations. These activities highlighted how yoga, conscious breathing, meditation, and balanced daily routines can improve flexibility, reduce stress, and support emotional wellness.
To encourage continued practice at home, complimentary yoga mats were distributed to the first 100 families, and special event T-shirts were presented to attendees while supplies lasted.
Cultural and Family-Friendly Attractions
The event featured yoga and wellness stalls, booths hosted by local businesses, a stem cell donor registration drive, and an educational exhibit on assistive technology. Family-friendly activities included face painting and balloon twisting.
Art of Living Foundation volunteers Luna and Syed operated a healthy juice stall featuring green beverages, serving several hundred drinks to attendees. Teen volunteers from the Foundation also organized stalls selling brownies, jewelry, and kindness coupons.
A complimentary lunch was provided to attendees, allowing families, volunteers, instructors, vendors, and community members to connect and learn more about local wellness organizations. Local news outlet ABC10 covered the event, showcasing its positive impact on the community.
Distinguished Guests and Volunteer Support
Several distinguished guests attended the celebration, reinforcing the strong ties between local government and the South Asian community. Attendees included Rick Sloan, Director of the Cordova Recreation and Park District; Bhupendra Yadav, Consular Officer from the Consulate General of India, San Francisco; and Y. K. Chalamcherla, Vice President of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District Board of Education.
Rishika Patel emceed the event, while a team of more than 30 dedicated volunteers worked over eight weeks to plan, coordinate, and organize the celebration.
The event organizers, including Neha Patel, Bhaskar Vempati, and Amit Verma, expressed appreciation to the City of Rancho Cordova, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, the Cordova Recreation and Park District, and all participating volunteers and community leaders who contributed to the event’s success.
This text was edited with the assistance of an AI tool and has been reviewed and edited for accuracy and clarity by India Currents.
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