Thousands gather to attend UPLIFTNY25 in New York

Binaya S. Pradhan, Consul General for India in New York, inaugurated the wellness event.

Over 5000 attendees participated in UPLIFTNY25 / Mohammed Jaffer Snapsindia

The Giving Back Foundation organized UPLIFTNY25, a day filled with Yoga, meditation, music, and holistic healing, on June 21.

With over 5,000 attendees, the celebration marked both International Yoga Day and Summer Solstice.

Organized by The Giving Back Foundation in collaboration with The Mayor's Office of Sports, Wellness and Recreation and the Indian Consulate in New York, the event witnessed attendees of all ages participate in a diverse lineup of activities designed to promote mental well-being, spiritual growth, and community connection.

Holistic healing was a key aspect of the event / Mohammed Jaffer Snapsindia

Meera Gandhi, Founder of The Giving Back Foundation, highlighted the most important aspects of the event and said, “UpliftNY25 was a powerful reminder that when we come together in the spirit of service and unity, we create real and lasting change."

She added, “I am deeply moved by the compassion and commitment shown by everyone involved. This is how we build a better world—one act of kindness, one heart at a time.. The energy was radiant, and the impact will ripple far beyond this moment.”

Ambassador Binaya S. Pradhan, Consul General for India in New York inaugurated the event and said, “As we gather in the spirit of mindfulness and shared purpose, may this celebration encourage us all to embrace yoga’s values in our daily lives—for personal well-being and for a more sustainable and compassionate world.”

Benson, Madame Gandhi, and Tirlok Malik led yoga and meditation sessions / Mohammed Jaffer Snapsindia

Throughout the day, attendees engaged in a wide range of wellness activities let by renowned practitioners and performers including, yoga and meditation sessions with Inga Benson, Madame Gandhi, and Tirlok Malik, aura chakra healing, led by Miriam Belov, astrological predictions, with celebrity astrologer Darryl Gaines and spiritual guidance on managing anxiety and stress by Bhushan Deodhar of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s, Art of Living.

The celebration also included live music and DJ sets by Madame Gandhi and DJ Rekha and a closing dance session led by Daybreaker.

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