{"id":18075,"date":"2025-07-21T23:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T04:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/egmh.org\/staging\/uncategorized\/eternal-gandhi-museum-houston-hosts-a-joyful-and-peaceful-celebration-of-international-day-of-yoga\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T02:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:34:18","slug":"eternal-gandhi-museum-houston-hosts-a-joyful-and-peaceful-celebration-of-international-day-of-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/egmh.org\/staging\/press-releases\/eternal-gandhi-museum-houston-hosts-a-joyful-and-peaceful-celebration-of-international-day-of-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston Hosts a Joyful and Peaceful Celebration of International Day of Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18075\" class=\"elementor elementor-18075\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a219cb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36a219cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45fc3d9 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45fc3d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/egmh.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/internationayoga2025-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Houston, TX<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 On\u00a0<strong>Sunday, June 22, 2025<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston<\/strong>\u00a0welcomed the community for an inspiring\u00a0<strong>International Day of Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0celebration, embracing the global message of\u00a0<strong>Unity, Peace, and Wellness<\/strong>. From\u00a04:00 PM to 8:00 PM, attendees were treated to a dynamic and heartfelt evening filled with music, mindfulness, movement, and cultural reflection.<\/p><p>A Timeline of Celebration and Connection<\/p><ul><li>Guests explored the powerful legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through the museum\u2019s interactive exhibits, setting a tone of reflection and purpose.<\/li><li>The auditorium came alive with soulful and energizing beats, fusing traditional Indian sounds with modern rhythms by DJ Rocky and DJ Yogi.<\/li><li>A moving vocal performance by Chris Lively echoed the themes of peace, compassion, and unity.<\/li><li>A graceful blend of movement and spirit, this yoga dance performance celebrated the harmony between body and mind.<\/li><li>Participants of all ages joined in a guided common yoga protocol session, promoting physical wellness and inner peace in unison with thousands across the globe.<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/egmh.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/internationayoga2025-4-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Celebrating Unity Through Yoga<\/strong><\/p><p>The event exemplified the global mission of\u00a0International Day of Yoga\u2014a day adopted by the\u00a0United Nations\u00a0to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga for physical and mental well-being. Practicing in the presence of Gandhi\u2019s message of peace added depth and resonance to the experience.<\/p><p>\u201cThis was more than a celebration,\u201d said one guest. \u201cIt was a reminder that unity and peace start with intention\u2014and yoga is a powerful path toward that.\u201d<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/egmh.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/internationayoga2025-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Partners and Supporters<\/strong><\/p><p>This event was made possible through the collaboration and support of:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Union is Creation<\/strong>\u00a0(Event Organizer)<\/li><li><strong>Hindus of Greater Houston<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Brahma Kumaris<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Consulate General of India \u2013 Houston<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Together, these organizations helped deliver a meaningful and inclusive experience that reflected both local and global community spirit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9264c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9264c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/egmh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/internationayoga2025-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Houston, TX<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 On\u00a0<strong>Sunday, June 22, 2025<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston<\/strong>\u00a0welcomed the community for an inspiring\u00a0<strong>International Day of Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0celebration, embracing the global message of\u00a0<strong>Unity, Peace, and Wellness<\/strong>. From\u00a04:00 PM to 8:00 PM, attendees were treated to a dynamic and heartfelt evening filled with music, mindfulness, movement, and cultural reflection.<\/p><p>A Timeline of Celebration and Connection<\/p><ul><li>Guests explored the powerful legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through the museum\u2019s interactive exhibits, setting a tone of reflection and purpose.<\/li><li>The auditorium came alive with soulful and energizing beats, fusing traditional Indian sounds with modern rhythms by DJ Rocky and DJ Yogi.<\/li><li>A moving vocal performance by Chris Lively echoed the themes of peace, compassion, and unity.<\/li><li>A graceful blend of movement and spirit, this yoga dance performance celebrated the harmony between body and mind.<\/li><li>Participants of all ages joined in a guided common yoga protocol session, promoting physical wellness and inner peace in unison with thousands across the globe.<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11899 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/egmh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/internationayoga2025-4-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Celebrating Unity Through Yoga<\/strong><\/p><p>The event exemplified the global mission of\u00a0International Day of Yoga\u2014a day adopted by the\u00a0United Nations\u00a0to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga for physical and mental well-being. Practicing in the presence of Gandhi\u2019s message of peace added depth and resonance to the experience.<\/p><p>\u201cThis was more than a celebration,\u201d said one guest. \u201cIt was a reminder that unity and peace start with intention\u2014and yoga is a powerful path toward that.\u201d<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11901 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/egmh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/internationayoga2025-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Partners and Supporters<\/strong><\/p><p>This event was made possible through the collaboration and support of:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Union is Creation<\/strong>\u00a0(Event Organizer)<\/li><li><strong>Hindus of Greater Houston<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Brahma Kumaris<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Consulate General of India \u2013 Houston<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Together, these organizations helped deliver a meaningful and inclusive experience that reflected both local and global community spirit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houston, TX\u00a0\u2013 On\u00a0Sunday, June 22, 2025, the\u00a0Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston\u00a0welcomed the community for an inspiring\u00a0International Day of Yoga\u00a0celebration, embracing the global message of\u00a0Unity, Peace, and Wellness. 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