Revitalise body and mind on International Day of Yoga in Abu Dhabi
18 June 2025 00:51
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Saturday, June 21, is International Day of Yoga and if you are looking for a revitalising experience for the body and mind, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is hosting an International Day of Yoga event in collaboration with the Indian Embassy at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.Join an inclusive community setting dedicated to health, harmony and holistic wellbeing, featuring outdoor yoga sessions in the picturesque Louvre Abu Dhabi Park, set against the backdrop of the tranquil Saadiyat Island seaside.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, you will enjoy connecting with like-minded individuals as you breathe, stretch and immerse yourself in the transformative power of yoga.Yoga mats will be provided but participants may also bring their own.Meanwhile, the Galleria Al Maryah Island invites guests to join its complimentary yoga sessions. Classes are being hosted indoors on Level 2, South Link Bridge near the food court, facilitated by professional instructors.The free sessions are set to run every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, from 8.30am to 9.30am.
Guests are required to bring their own yoga mats and towels.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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