COOKEVILLE – Synergy Mind & Body Studio in Cookeville will celebrate International Day of Yoga with a free two-hour practice session.
The practice will run from 5:30-7:30 pm. Tuesday, June 21 and is open to all levels. Four different Synergy instructors will participate, each teaching a different style of yoga.
Each session will be roughly 25 minutes in length, and transitions in/out will be allowed on the half hour. Attendees can choose which sessions to attend, or stay for all four. The session schedule is below:
- 5:30 p.m. – Kundalini Yoga with Stephanie
- 6:00 p.m. – Strong Vinyasa with Nicole
- 6:30 p.m. – Slow Flow Yoga with Laura
- 7:00 p.m. – Yoga Nidra with Petti
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word “yoga” derives from Sanskrit and means to join or unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Recognizing its universal appeal, in 2014 the United Nations proclaimed June 21 International Yoga Day. The proposal was first introduced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly.
“Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action…a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well being,” Modi said. “Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”
International Yoga Day aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
Synergy is located at 139 E. Broad St. in Cookeville. For more information and a full class schedule, visit SynergyMindBody.com.
