The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago, led by Founder Chairman Sunil Shah, and Mindful Meditation Yoga (MMY), led by Yoga Guru Anu Malhotra, celebrated International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm and a vibrant display of community spirit. The event, held at Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex, on Jun 23, 2024, attracted over 1000 participants from diverse backgrounds, all united in their love for yoga, health and harmony.

The morning began sharp on time, also called as Yoga Anushashan or Yoga Discipline, with a common yoga protocol session led by certified instructor International Yoga Day Champion and Lead Anu Malhotra. Anu Malhotra, known for her dedication to promoting yoga and mindfulness, played a pivotal role in organizing and leading the event with a team of 30+ Volunteers., who were divided into Welcome Committee, Décor, Seating, Communications. The overall event experience was led and managed by Falguni Sukhadia, Strategy and Planning Director and Chief of Staff IYD, under MMY and FIA Leadership.

A unique highlight of this year’s celebration was the inclusion of free, live music that reverberated through the Naperville Yard, led by Vipul Srivastava, a well-known Bhakti Yoga proponent in Americas.  Professionals and Yoga practitioners cum musicians performed uplifting and serene compositions, creating an atmosphere filled with positive vibrations. The music, described as both great and therapeutic, enhanced the overall experience, complementing the yoga and meditation sessions perfectly.