America
Health for Humanity Yogathon was embraced all over United States
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. (HSS) concluded its Tenth
Annual Health for Humanity Yogathon on January 31, 2016. During the two-week
Yogathon, over 10,000 participants from close to 200 locations across the
HSS launched the Health for Humanity Yogathon as an annual
event in 2007 to create awareness about yoga and its advantages in achieving a
healthy body, mind, and spirit. The Surya Namaskar yoga routine integrates
simple postures of well-balanced movements in ten steps with an easy breathing technique
to provide immense health benefits for everyone, from beginners to yoga enthusiasts.
HSS conducts the Yogathon, or Surya Namaskara Yajna, at this time of year to
coincide with the traditional Makar Sankranti festival, which falls on January
14. Since its inception, participants
from 40 states actively took part via various
Over 35 elected officials including Mayors, Congressmen, Senators and State Governors acknowledged Health for Humanity Yogathon by proclaiming within their jurisdiction and by encouraging their constituents to participate in yogathon. As a result, lot of energy from community members and active participation from all age groups was observed.
Several HSS centers across the nation conducted special yogathon event from six hours to 24 hours. A six-hour marathon session was held in South Plainfield, NJ where hundreds of volunteers participated and together performed close to five thousand (5k) Surya Namaskars. Several other public events took place nationwide involving universities, businesses, yoga studios, temples, and cultural and community organizations.
National coordinator for Yogathon Mr. Dhananjay Singh and Mr. Vinod Sastry, said that Health for Humanity Yogathon program has helped general public to gain knowledge of Yoga and simple techniques to practice. This is the largest achievement of this program that will help the broader American society to stay fit and healthy.