Surya Namaskar Yagna at Abhimanyu Shakha
Posted by abhimanyu on February 1, 2010
This year Abhimanyu shakha had tremendous participation in annual Surya Namaskar Yagna. Shakha team in association with Chicago Vibhag team launched this Yagna by organizing a Yoga Event at Hoffman Estate Village Hall right after Makar Sankranti on Jan 16th. Honorable Mayor of Hoffman Estate Mr. McLeod and others from the city and our Shakha participated in this event with great enthusiasm. Click here for the pictures from this event.
Hoffman Estates Yoga Event
Not only Abhimanyu Shakha members but Yoga classes from many local Temples also participated in this 2 weeks long Yagna. Conclusion of this Yagna took place with a 2 hour long Yogathon at Abhimanyu Shakha on this Sunday Jan 31st. A total of 3280 Surya Namaskars were performed by 51 participants in this event. Surprisingly many kids performed all 11 sets of Surya namaskars without missing any. For others, a parallel track for yogasana, pranayam and meditation was conducted. Delicious Samosas and Sweet Barfi was served after the session. Click here for the pictures from this event.
SNY Conclusion
We are proud to share that City of Hoffman Estates proclaimed Jan 31st as Surya Namaskar Yoga Day. Initial counts of total Surya Namaskars for Abhimanyu Shakha is coming to 13000 or so ! Thanks to all Karyakartas and members in making this year’s Surya Namaskar Yagna a great success.
Hoffman Estates Proclaimation