Presented by Gandhi International Institute for Peace with Still & Moving Center

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Starting at 2:00 – 6:00 pm (HST) /

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FREE

During our time of pause, while the world came to something of a standstill, many have found solace, steady invigoration, and inner/outer connection through yoga.  Please join Hawaii’s second annual International Yoga Day event, honoring this ancient body-mind-spirit practice of Yoga.

For some sessions you can join the practice on your mat at home to sample different yoga styles. Listen to Sanskrit mantras typically used in yoga and watch various yoga demonstrations. Tune in for conversation on yoga philosophy.

Originating in India, yoga goes back thousands of years. Modern research shows that yoga adds significantly to our quality of life when done regularly with proper technique. Studies repeatedly show that yogic postures enhance body functionality, while breathing slowly in a relaxed manner, can slow our heart rate. Focusing the mind through yogic meditation cultivates mental peace and potentially deep, spiritual insight.

Running order:

Our Emcee: Willow Chang

2:00 PM  Gayatri Mantra  + Welcome & Intro to International Yoga Day with President of Gandhi International Institute for Peace, Dr. Raj Kumar

2:10 PM Oli (Hawaiian chant) Kumu Hula of Still & Moving Center, Malia Helela

2:13 PM Still Center in Times of Crisis class with Owner/Director Still & Moving Center, Reneé Tillotson 

2:30 PM Lieutenant Governor,  Josh Green, Hawaii

2:37 PM Senator Mike Gabbard, Oahu 

2:50 PM Mantra class with Zeny Ogrisseg, Still & Moving Center, Oahu

3:05 PM Mandala Flow Yoga class with Kara Miller, Still & Moving Center, Oahu  

3:30 PM “Ahimsa” with Willow Chang, Still & Moving Center, Oahu

3:45 PM TCTSY, Trauma Sensitive Yoga with Jody Hassel, Alaska

3:55 PM AIReal Yoga Demonstration with Carmen Curtis, California

4:10 PM “Yoga & Ayurveda for Daily Living” with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, California

4:20 PM “Pranayama/Breathing”, with Yogi Ramesh Pandey, California 

4:40 PM  Dr. David Frawley, American Institute of Vedic Studies, New Mexico

5:05 PM Jivamukti Yoga class with Sarah McTee, Still & Moving Center, Oahu 

5:40 PM Professor Ramdas Lamb, UH Department of Religion, Oahu

5:55 PM Final wrap-up

Once you sign up, know that we will email a simple email link to the event on Zoom, one hour prior to start time. Click the link, and you’ll find yourself connected!

See the bios for our International Yoga Day presenters

Join us for this important annual celebration!

Free

Kindly reserve your spot 24 hours in advance for our planning purposes – Mahalo!

Location: Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen Street, Honolulu

Let’s celebrate an historic event honoring the ancient body-mind-spirit practice of yoga. We’ll watch an aerial yoga demonstration and listen to Sanskrit mantras typically used in yoga. Everyone will be invited onto mats to sample several different yoga styles. And we’ll meet and greet over refreshments and Indian pupus.

Thanks to the efforts of the Gandhi International Institute for Peace, the Hawaii Legislature has just formally recognized International Yoga Day on June 21st. As of this year, 2019, Hawaii now stands as a beacon of health and mindfulness, being the first state in the nation to do so!

Originating in India, yoga goes back thousands of years. Modern research shows that yoga adds significantly to our quality of life when done regularly with proper technique. Studies repeatedly show that yogic postures enhance body functionality, while breathing slowly in a relaxed manner, can slow our heart rate. Focusing the mind cultivates mental peace and deep insight.

“We yoga studio owners watch intense, stressed out people arrive for yoga classes every day,” says Renée Tillotson, director of Still & Moving Center. “The students leave class with a relaxed walk, better posture, smooth brow, broad smile, and a general air of enjoyment of life. What’s not to celebrate?!?”

Join us for this first ever event!

Honored Guests :

Senator Mike Gabbard and Senator Brian Taniguchi.

Sponsored by:

• Gandhi International Institute for Peace
• Still & Moving Center
• Blissful Yogini
• Down to Earth
• Govinda’s Restaurant
• Hawaii School of Yoga
• Mouna Farms Arts & Culture Village
• India Market Hawaii
• Creative Cuisine by Madana
• Govinda’s Fresh Juices

Two Yoga Specials in honor of International Yoga Day:

YOGA SPECIAL: CLASS PACK DISCOUNT!  11 classes for the price of a 10 class pack for anyone who takes a yoga class from June 21 to June28

AERIAL YOGA SPECIAL: CLASS PACK DISCOUNT!  11 classes for the price of a 10 aerial class pack for anyone who takes an AIReal Yoga class from June 21 to June 28

Specials available at the reception desk only