The International Day of Yoga was marked on the 21st of June at the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (SKSST) in Kenton – Harrow, as the center also celebrated reaching their 10th anniversary. Also referred to as ‘Yoga Day’, the event embodied: spirituality, a holistic approach to health and well-being, as well as achievement through community. Over the last ten years, Yoga classes have been held at the temple, with hundreds of regular Yoga enthusiasts alongside devotees in attendance. The event also reflected upon the achievements of the Yoga participants and Temple Trustees who have helped and worked with local charities over the years, including; Ashiana, Mencap and St. Luke’s Hospice.
Yoga Day welcomed over 150 men, women and children, of varying ability. Indeed, the important aspect of the classes is to ensure that people of all abilities can practice Yoga and lead a fulfilled life. The weekly Yoga program has been a huge success due to the committed, patient and determined approach of the lead teacher, Bharat Mehta, who has served since its inception. As such, the success of the classes has resulted in an ever-increasing demand for places and in turn for further resources, space and volunteers.
The day concluded with all participants being treated to a sumptuous Prashad dinner and most of the participants yearning for the next gathering.
