june, 2026
21jun4:00 pm8:00 pmInternational Yoga Day - Doctors Without Borders (Middle East Crisis)
Event Details
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Event Details
June 21st, 2026; 4pm-8pm
By donation to the Doctors Without Borders – Middle East Crisis (minimum $25)
On this International Yoga Day, we come together to celebrate what Yoga has done for us and reflect on what Yoga asks of us. Is Yoga only a personal practice to help us feel calmer, healthier, and more balanced? Or does Yoga also ask us to become more conscious, compassionate, and responsible participants in the world around us?
Schedule:
4:00–5:30 pm Yoga Class (pranayama, asanas and relaxation) with Mayavan
6:00 pm Satsang (meditation, kirtan and reading) & Kirtan with Narada
7:30 pm Dinner by our community
From 4 pm to 6 pm there will be ongoing chanting of the peace mantra, Om Namo Narayanaya, led by members of our community. Please join in!
Yoga has never meant simply withdrawing from the world. In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the oldest Vedic texts, Arjuna is called not toward passivity, but toward courageous and conscious engagement in the protection of dharma – righteousness, justice, and care for the wellbeing of society.
In a time of increasing division, distraction, loneliness, and global suffering, what does it mean to practice Yoga? Can yoga become not only a personal refuge, but also a force for awareness, compassion, and meaningful action?
To REGISTER for the day, please donate to Doctors Without Borders – Middle East Crisis and email us a screenshot or confirmation of your donation. Minimum donation $25 (https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/en/issues-in-focus/middle-east-crisis)
We look forward to sharing the day with you.
Facilitiators : Staff and senior teachers
Musician: Narada (Timmy Martin Sarker) is a Bangladeshi-Canadian vocalist and guitarist. His healing music infuses ancient Sanskrit chanting into contemporary rhythms, creating a unique brand of conscious music that uplifts and inspires. Narada’s music closely follows the Kirtan genre, allowing the audience to experience a deep state of relaxation and rejuvenation by connecting with his music.
Narada is heavily influenced and inspired by classical Indian music and the Eastern philosophy of meditation. He creates soulful, vibrant musical pieces by incorporating the knowledge acquired from these age-old traditions. Before the pandemic, Narada extensively travelled and performed in various cities in Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Saint John’s) and internationally (U.S.A., India, Colombia) to hone his skills and connect with his audience.
Over the past three years, Narada has released 12 soundtracks under the album Chants of Ecstasy. He is currently working on his next album, collaborating with musicians across the globe. Narada has also been conducting concerts for Canadian and international audiences.
Please check Narada’s music here: https://youtu.be/