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Bay Area community marks Yoga Day with focus on healthy aging
Participants practiced yoga and meditation sessions promoting physical health, mental well-being, mindfulness and healthy ageing during the celebration.
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 24, Jun 2026
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Community members at the event / Association of Indo Americans (AIA)
More than 100 community members gathered in Milpitas on June 21 to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga, joining a global observance focused on the 2026 theme, “Yoga for Healthy Aging.”
The event was organized by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco in collaboration with the Association of Indo Americans (AIA), the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Silicon Valley and several community organizations.
Also read: IFM marks International Yoga Day with healthy aging focus
Held at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Milpitas, the program brought together participants of different ages and backgrounds to take part in yoga and meditation activities aimed at promoting physical health, mental well-being and mindfulness.
Among those attending were Deputy Consul General of India Rakesh Adlakha, Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano, Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan, Milpitas Councilmember William Lam, Planning Commissioner Dipak Awasty, community advocate Ajay Bhutoria and Sister Kusum of the Brahma Kumaris organization, along with other community leaders and residents.
The event featured a guided meditation session led by Sister Kusum and yoga demonstrations conducted by instructors Manoj Joshi and Ambili Sudhakaran. Organizers said the sessions were designed to accommodate both experienced practitioners and newcomers to yoga.
Speakers highlighted yoga’s growing role as a tool for promoting healthy lifestyles, stress management and overall well-being. They noted that yoga has evolved into a global practice that extends beyond physical exercise to include mental and spiritual wellness.
The Association of Indo Americans, a coalition of more than 50 nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, said the event reflected its commitment to fostering community engagement, cultural awareness and health initiatives.
Organizers said the strong turnout demonstrated the increasing popularity of International Day of Yoga celebrations in the Bay Area and growing recognition of yoga’s contribution to healthy aging and community wellness.
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