International Day of Yoga at the UN in Geneva

The Brahma Kumaris in partnership with the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in Geneva, marked International Day of Yoga with impactful celebrations at the European Headquarters of the UN, Palais des Nations, Geneva. On 20th June Sister Jayanti was interviewed by Philippa Blackham before an audience of 450 on Emotional Self-Care in a World in Crisis in Room XVII at the Palais des Nations. Pictured here are (L-R): H.E. Mr Arindam Bagchi, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India; Ananya Bagchi (spouse); Sr Jayanti, Additional Administrative Head, Brahma Kumaris; Ms Celeste Drake, Deputy Director-General of the ILO (International Labour Organisation); Dr Yukiko Nakatani, Assistant Director-General of the WHO (World Health Organisation). On 21st June, Sister Jayanti was chief guest to lead the meditation experiences during an hour-long yoga session in which specially appointed yoga teachers guided the 400 participants into various asanas. Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of many Missions and countries were present and had the opportunity to meet Sister Jayanti before the event.