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Peter McGoran

Belfast's International Day of Yoga to go online this Sunday

Belfast's International Day of Yoga is set to return this year, following the success of the inaugural event back in 2019.

Things are set to be a little bit differently this year however, as the event will take place via Zoom, due to continuing restrictions to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Organisers said: "Following on from the success of our first event last year, we are delighted to welcome back the 2nd International Day of Yoga in Belfast - and it's absolutely free.

"Due to the present situation created by Covid-19, we will celebrate this fantastic occasion virtually via Zoom, and our partners from the UK, India, Canada & USA can join - a true international celebration."

Speaking ahead of the event, one of the lead organisers, Ashok Sharma said: "There's been a lot interest in this. We're going to have people logging in from the USA, Canada, India, and other places this Saturday.

"Last year, there was around 100 people who took part in an event outside City Hall, with about 300 people watching. It's encouraging to see that such an interest is there.

"Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we couldn't do it outdoors this year. But I said, 'Why don't we do this online, because a lot of people are doing this online?'"

Ashok also stresses that is an all-abilities event, so even yoga beginners can take part.

"Everybody's welcome," added Ashok. "We want to see everyone there."

The Belfast international Day of Yoga will take place online this Sunday, June 28, between 2pm and 3.30pm. The Zoom ID is 811 9045 8068.

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