NRISA celebrated International Yoga Day on 15th June 2025 at its Bent Street meeting venue. About 60 people participated in the celebration and was attended by some of the best yoga experts in Melbourne. NRISA President, Mr. Prem Sinha wecomed the guests and started the function with the chants of Om and describing the significance of this mantra in yoga to the audience. Dr. Rajiv Edavan then briefly introduced about yoga, its history, progression , different versions and significance of yoga in health and well being. Mrs. Hema Iyer ( a well known teacher) and team conducted chair yoga session for everyone and also demonstrated some simple yoga postures for the benefit of everyone. Mr. Kawal Bhagat ( a 90 year veteran and reputed yoga guru) and students demonstrated how special yoga poses can be used to treat Sciatica and back pain. This was followed by relaxation techniques by Ms. Parminder Kaur and Ms. Kirti Baxi of Brahma Kumari Foundation, South Morang. The program was interspersed with musical entertainment by Mr. Hari Kohli and Dr. Rajiv Edavan, which everyone enjoyed. The function eneded with a sumptuous vegiterian lunch.
