Multi-city Yoga Day celebrations by Indian Consulate in Seattle

Mayors of multiple cities issued official proclamations recognizing the International Day of Yoga and acknowledging India’s contribution in introducing Yoga to the world.

Yoga Day celebrated by the Indian consulate in Seattle in 14 cities. / Courtesy photo

Consulate General of India in Seattle organized multi-city celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) across 14 cities in eight states of the Pacific Northwest region of USA on June 21.

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts participated in IDY sessions in the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane and Vancouver in Washington State, Corvallis and Hillsboro in Oregon, Omaha in Nebraska, Fargo in North Dakota, Vermillion and Sioux Falls in South Dakota, Boise in Idaho, Bozeman and Missoula in Montana and Laramie in Wyoming.

The celebrations witnessed participation from thousands of Yoga enthusiasts / Courtesy photo

The celebration in Seattle was attended by Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell.

Harrell addressed the gathering and issued an official proclamation recognizing Yoga as, “originating in India, over 5000 years ago, and first mentioned in the ancient sacred texts of the Rig Veda, is a profound practice that continues to benefit humanity, by promoting both physical health and mental well-being.”

Earlier, curtain raiser IDY events were hosted by the Indian Consulate in Seattle in University of Washington on May 21 and at the Bellevue downtown park on June 14.

The mayors of Bellevue, Spokane and King County in Washington State issued official proclamations recognizing the International Day of Yoga and acknowledging India’s contribution in introducing Yoga to the world.

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