Yoga Institute celebrates 70th birthday of Yoga Guru Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra

Mumbai, October 9, 2017: The oldest organized Yoga centre in the world, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, celebrates 70th birthday of Yoga Guru Smt.Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra. The campus was dotted with sadhakas, teachers and all those who are connected to Yoga and the Institute to catch a glimpse of their respected Guru as well as partake in the grand celebrations.

Honorable Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwarji, Mayor of Mumbai graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and illuminated the lamp along with Smt. Hansaji.

Well-known for her oratory skills and popular for her capacity to engage the audience, using real life incidences to convey Yoga philosophy, Smt. Hansaji was deeply humbled and at loss of words to receive so much love and respect from all present. She went on to state that she wants to be remembered as a Mother who is always present at the Institute to offer her ear and words of wisdom for all those who seek support. Sharing a story of Leo Tolstoy, which was based on a horse's life from the horse's perspective only, to deliver the message that Don't hold on to the things, nothing is yours in this world.

The celebratory highlights of the day included dance performances by Bharatanatyam dancer Namita Bodaji and Singer Suresh Shuklaji and Tabla player Prakash Tiwariji. The audience was enthralled with the melodious event that set the tone right by paying tribute to Smt. Hansaji in the most respectful manner. A few sadhaks shared their experiences about how Smt. Hansaji has helped to transform their lives and opened a whole new world of living life in a simple way, yet to the fullest.

Mayor, Hon. Shri Vishwanath Mahadeshwarji, also took the opportunity to offer his sincere wishes to Smt. Hansaji and also to The Yoga Institute. He emphasized on the need to live a healthy life by practicing Yoga regularly. Well acquainted with Maharishi Patanjali's teachings of Yoga, he also stressed on the importance of control of breath which leads to control of mind and eventually to overall well-being. Mayor's generosity was put to display when he offered the opportunity to the entire audience to visit the heritage site of the Mayor's residence in Mumbai.