India Cultural Association (ICA) Vancouver invites you to a free online meditation session. Come and rejuvenate yourself and embrace hope and leave fear.
Today the world is living in the Fear of Covid Pandemic and its impact on our health, wealth, careers and relationships is unprecedented. Many of us and our friends/family have lost loved ones, jobs and most importantly the freedom. We are living in uncertainty and have no hope for the near future when this will end.
As we embrace a new norm, lets explore ways to adapt small life style shifts not only to survive these changing times, but to thrive and come out stronger on the other side as collective human consciousness.
About the Presenter:
Dr.Suman Kollipara is disciple of ancient sage Sunita who pioneered a fast track healing program ‘Sookshma’ with foundation in Yogic and Ayurvedic system of healing; tailor made for modern hectic lifestyle. In 2008 he co-founded a non-profit organization www.peacetree.ca, Center for Wellness and Oneness for grassroots transformation of wellness and bringing oneness to humanity.
DISCLAIMER:
Meditation in general is safe but always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before making a lifestyle change. By registering for this Free Session you understand that organizers of this session, Volunteers are in no way liable for any injuries sustained physically or mentally while doing any of the practices during this session or thereafter.
Registration:
This is a free event but pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting link. Please register at Eventbrite: https://freedom-from-fear.eventbrite.ca
How do we cope with the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty of these times?
Join us for this free online session on managing stress & anxiety while staying home. We can talk through some of the challenges, feelings, and emotions everyone is going through during COVID-19 crisis. Let’s learn how we can stay positive to cope up with this challenging times. We will share simple measures which you may use to reduce stress in your daily life.
You would also learn some Yogic Breathing Exercises (Pranayamas) which can help you manage stress & anxiety.
PRESENTERS: ——————-
Neeraja Aptikar:
Neeraja is a very compassionate and friendly person. She holds a Masters degree in Microbiology and taught in a medical institution in Pune, India, as well as doing research work in Endocrinology for 8 years. Please visit her webiste http://neerajawellness.com to know more about her.
Neeraj Kumar:
Neeraj will guide you through some of the breathing techniques that helps in managing stress. Neeraj is a trained Yoga instructor and he Volunteers his time in sharing his passion. By profession he is a Real Estate Consultant. Please visit http://www.Neeraj-Kumar.ca to know more about Neeraj.
DISCLAIMER:
By registering for this session you agree that the purpose of this workshop is to educate and offer information and techniques for stress management. The organizers or presenter does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any procedure, technique, medication or product as a form of treatment for physical, mental or medical problems without the advice of a physician directly or indirectly. The presenter does not guarantee that anyone following the techniques will achieve success and therefore does not take liability or responsibility to anyone with respect to any loss or damage caused, or alleged to be caused.
Please use your good email to register for this event. A Zoom meeting link will be sent to people registering for this event on Sunday, April 26 at 1pm.
Holi Milan 2020 has been cancelled due to Corona Virus Outspread for the benefit of the community at large. We have requested Eventbrite to issue refund to all who have already purchased the tickets.
Celebrate Holi Festival with India Cultural Association (ICA) Of Vancouver. Holi Milan is an annual Indian family Get Together event organized by ICA Vancouver.
Come in colorful ethnic wear to enjoy this festival of colors. Enjoy Performances, Bollywood Holi Songs, Indian Buffet Dinner, Activity for Kids, DJ & Dance, and lots of masti & fun!
Tickets:
General $40, Kids (6 years – 10 years) $25, Kids (5 years and under) Free. Please visit https://ica-holi-2020.eventbrite.ca to purchase tickets. We do not sell tickets at the door.
Our Sponsors for ICA Holi Milan 2020:
Cultural Fancy Dress Competition at ICA Holi Milan 2020
Consulate General of India, Vancouver with the support of few Indian cultural societies\associations is organizing World Hindi Day or International Hindi Day 2020. You are all invited! Pre-registration is required.
Please join ICA Vancouver to celebrate Diwali Festival cultural event at Renfrew Park Community Centre – Vancouver, BC. There will be entertainment, crafts, and light refreshments while supplies last. Space is limited. The event is Free but Pre-registration is required.
Please save the date for ICA Diwali Gala 2019! Bring your family & ask your friends to join ICA Vancouver this year to celebrate this festival of lights! As usual there will be fabulous Cultural & Bollywood performances, Delicious Indian Buffet Dinner, DJ & Dance, and lots of fun!
Contact Neeraj @ 604-363-2370 or Ankur @ 604-626-6043 for more details or fill this form online https://forms.gle/W4RFW6yFEdYPJM837 to receive a complete sponsorship-package for sponsoring ICA Diwali Gala 2019.
Performance Opportunity:
We are looking for Volunteer performers to perform at ICA Diwali Gala 2019. Please fill this form https://forms.gle/Ex8SAeGTfyYCNH3X8 if you are interested.
Gala of Hope – Fundraising Dinner Event by Vivek Educational Foundation of Canada:
This Charity Dinner Event, is being organized by Vivek Educational Foundation of Canada with the support of ICA Vancouver. This fundraising dinner is organized in support of education for rural children in India. Please come & support this noble cause!
About Vivek Educational Foundation of Canada (Vivek Canada):
Vivek Canada is a registered charity since January 2006 based in Surrey, BC , Canada. ICA Vancouver designated Vivek Canada as Friends of India in Vancouver. Vivek Canada is providing free elementary education to the boys and girls in the remote jungles of district Pilibhet, UP. India. Vivek Canada started their schools in thatched grass huts but now all of them have all weather lockable brick rooms. They always hire female teachers from the same village to encourage more girls to come to schools. They also give school supplies, clothes and shoes to the children. They also provide funds for small job creation projects such as backyard poultry farms, sowing schools and garment making. This has helped the ladies to improve their cash flow and nutrition in the family.
Vivek Canada distribute free solar lamps to villages where they don’t have electricity specially in the jungle areas. Solar lamps have helped the ladies in the kitchen, kids for doing homework and safety from wild animal at night. In order to promote gender equality Vivek Canada will be providing scholarships to three girls at their “Gala of Hope” on Friday, September the 6th. 2019.
Namaste Canada is an initiative of Consulate General of India, Vancouver, BC, Canada. It is a Mega Cultural event showcasing glimpse of Indian Culture, Dance & Music in Vancouver. It also showcases India’s rich & diverse cultural heritage.
ICA Vancouver is presenting “U.P. Ki Bahaar, Awadh Ke Rang” at Namaste Canada 2019. You do not want to miss this event if you live in Vancouver area. ICA Volunteers are going to present a Kathak based semi-classical fusion dance.
Stage Rehearsals For Namaste Canada 2019
9 dancers from India Cultural Association (ICA) Of Vancouver are working hard to mesmerize and leave you awestruck!! Endeavoring to elevate and glorify the stage of Namaste Canada!!
Last year we mesmerized you with a Folk Dance from Rajasthan, This year a dance presentation from ICA Vancouver will take you on a trail of divine serenity, cultural magnanimity and artistic beauty of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.)
Please come on Saturday, August 31st & enjoy all the performances at this unique event organized by the Consulate General of India, Vancouver.
Come & Celebrate International Day of Yoga 2019 on June 21 at David Lam Park, Vancouver. The event is organized by Consulate General of India Vancouver in association with India Cultural Association (ICA) Of Vancouver.
Please bring a Yoga mat and arrive early to get your spot. Visit https://www.YogaDayVancouver.ca/faq to read frequently asked questions about Yoga.
Yoga is over 5,000-year-old tradition from India that combines physical, mental and spiritual pursuits to achieve harmony of the body and mind. On December 11 in 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga accepting the proposal put forth by Indian Prime Minister. In Suggesting June 21, which is the Summer Solstice, as the International Day of Yoga, Hon’ble Prime Minister had said, “the date is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and has special significance in many parts of the world.” Visit https://www.yogadayvancouver.ca/international-day-of-yoga/ to read more about International Day of Yoga.
The CGI Vancouver’s IDY event is being celebrated as part of the Summer Solstice Gathering Festival 2019- a multi-dimensional festival that celebrates the diversity and unique make-up of Vancouver communities.
REGISTRATION:
The event is Free to attend which includes refreshments but you are required to register at https://idy2019.eventbrite.ca.
DISCLAIMER:
Please take medical advice from your doctor before starting any physical routine including Yoga Practice. By registering for this Yoga event you understand that Organizers, Participating Teachers, Volunteers, are in no way liable for any injuries sustained while doing any of the practices during this Yoga Class or hereafter. Photos and video may be taken by the organizers, solely for Pure marketing purposes. Pictures taken at the event may also be shared on social media.
It is said that South Asians are known to be up to 6 times more likely to have type 2 diabetes than the general population. Please join us for an Information Session on Diabetes Prevention. We will be discussing diabetes prevalence, risk factors, prevention, and screening. ICA Vancouver is organizing this session in association with South Asian Health Research Collaborative (SAHRC). The information session will be led by Dr Sharma from Fraser Health & Yoga Therapist Kiran Rampuri. Kiran will be presenting how Yoga can play a role in achieving better health.
This information session is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your family doctor before applying any of the information shared in this information session. By registering you agree to release the “ICA Vancouver” and its Organizers from all and any liability in case of possible injuries and/or death.
You also understand that the organizers may take photographic, digital or video images of event participants for advertising purposes. You hereby agree to allow the organizers to use those images for that purpose without expectation of privacy or remuneration.
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