Sivananda World Peace Foundation promotes yoga and wellness in Inanda
Social cohesion, peace and harmony
Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu, left, presented the Sivananda Peace Award to Professor Anil Sooklall.
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On Sunday, the Sivananda World Peace Foundation descended upon Inanda for a pre-event dedicated to yoga and wellness.
The highlight was an address by the chief guest, Professor Anil Sooklall, the South African Ambassador to India. His presence underscored the importance of the event that marked the foundation's ongoing mission to foster peace and unity through yoga.
Three years since its inception, the foundation's yoga and wellness community outreach programme has positively impacted numerous communities.
Professor Sooklall encouraged the community to continue to do yoga and enhance their physical being. He said India had a lot to offer and students must take advantage of the opportunities available in the educational sector there.
“We encourage students to visit India to study as India is a world class country. I am delighted that students have taken up yoga in schools. This not only will improve the serenity of the school but will enhance your mind during studies. Through the practice of yoga, students sharpen their minds and get to concentrate on their studies,” he said.
The Sivananda Peace Award was then presented to Sooklall.
Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu, who has been pivotal in promoting yoga and is the president of the foundation, said Sunday's event served as a precursor to the 11th International Yoga Day on June 21 at the Durban Amphitheatre from 8am until noon.
Mabheka Zulu said there were currently yoga programmes in rural schools and at various religious institutions and it served as a medium to achieve social cohesion, peace and harmony.
"For the three years, we have been to schools across the province to highlight the benefits of yoga to pupils. We feel that pupils need to be taught yoga to encourage them to concentrate more in their studies. Children are faced with many challenges and by us bringing yoga in schools will enhance their concentration and make them excel in their studies."
For more details about International Yoga Day, log on to www.sivanandaworldpeacefoundation.co.za.