(MENAFN- trend news agency) baku, azerbaijan, june 23. the picturesque baku
boulevard, overlooking the iconic baku eye, flame towers, and deniz
mall, hosted a mesmerizing yoga extravaganza on june 21, 2023. the
event, organized by the embassy of india in azerbaijan, was not
just a celebration of the international day of yoga; it was a
testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the harmony
that can be achieved through the practice of yoga.
a trio of accomplished yoga teachers – mr. kanan mammadov, ms.
irada aliyeva, and mr. elchin guliyev – led the grand finale. they
guided approximately 200 yoga enthusiasts from different walks of
life, eager to explore the serenity and tranquillity offered by
yoga.
with the beautiful backdrop of the baku eye, the event commenced
with the resounding rendition of "vande mataram," a patriotic
indian song by ms. vasumathi badrinathan, a talented classical
music singer from india.
the ambassador of india to azerbaijan, mr. sridharan
madhusudhanan, welcomed the participants. "the practice of yoga is
not just a physical exercise; it is a holistic approach that brings
harmony to individuals and communities," he said. ambassador
sridharan madhusudhanan, his wife, mrs. vaidehi sridharan, and the
yoga teachers presented the latest version of the common yoga
protocol in the azerbaijani language. this beginners' guide will
encourage newcomers and assist regular practitioners in deepening
their yoga practice.
as the yoga sessions progressed, each conducted by the yoga
instructors, the participants were led on a journey of
self-discovery. mr. kanan mammadov initiated the session with a
focus on strength and flexibility, while ms. irada aliyeva
emphasized balance and inner peace. lastly, mr. elchin guliyev
guided everyone into a state of relaxation and mindfulness.
after the yoga session, the audience was treated to a colourful
dance and music performance of the bihu dance from assam, led by ms
dreamly gogoi.
following the event, delicious indian snacks were served,
offering a taste of india's rich culinary diversity.
since its establishment in 2014, the international day of yoga
has been observed worldwide on june 21 every year. it is a
celebration of an ancient practice that originated in india. the
embassy of india in azerbaijan, in collaboration with the local
community, continues to actively promote the numerous benefits of
yoga, encouraging individuals to embrace this practice for a
healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
reflecting on the grand yoga finale held at the baku eye, it was
clear that the event had not only promoted the essence of yoga but
had also deepened the cultural ties between india and azerbaijan. a
testament to this was the broad spectrum of participants, each
taking away with them a part of this shared vision, a memory of a
grand celebration, and a renewed appreciation for the practice of
yoga.
