International Yoga Day to be marked

The United Nations Information Center for the Gulf Countries (UNIC Manama) in collaboration with a group of volunteers (Helm Insan) and several charitable centers and associations specialized in charity, health and social work will celebrate International Yoga Day at the Sar Mall on June 21 from 9:00 p.m.
The huge celebration which is being organized with an impressive contribution from Therapy Specialist Prof. Fatima Al Mansoori will include the largest gathering of community groups/societies in Bahrain.

Officials from various Ministries and organizations are expected to participate. The program is intended to engage groups and societies including Bahrain Mobility International for disabled, MS society, Islamic association, Abdulrahma Kanoo social parents club and many others.

“The theme for the 2017 celebration is ‘Yoga for Health.’ And this theme highlights the fact that yoga can contribute in a holistic way to achieving balance between mind and body” says Samir Aldarabi UNIC Manama Director.

Aldarabi noted that while Yoga can make a direct and useful contribution to sustainable development and move towards lifestyles that in harmony with nature. Aldarabi added that our celebration gathers a mix audience and send a message that any sustainable development activity or action should leave no one behind.

“It is my mission; spreading the benefits of Yoga and sharing the knowledge with the community. Since the UN announced the Yoga Day in 2014, my focus was on organizing press conferences and engaging high ranked dignitaries and officials during the celebrations in order to create maximum awareness. Over the past years, we have succeeded in creating a movement and gaining recognition and support. This year, the event will be geared towards engaging the community, all ages, all conditions, Yoga is for everyone” says Prof. Fatima Al Mansoori, Yoga Therapist at the BDF Hospital Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Center.

The event will consist of a seminar, a Yoga session and a Meditation session. In addition, there will be an expo that will include Health & wellness services, organic and herbal products, and free wellness consultations. Aster medical center will be offering free health check and blood tests.

For details and participation contact:
Fatima Al Mansoori (36421000) Hassan Al Saffar (33664770)

Source: Fana News