Non-profit, humanitarian & educational NGO offering wellbeing Programs for children, teens and adults.
Founded in 1981 by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the organisation operates globally and has centres in 180 countries. The Foundation has had an active presence in Aotearoa, New Zealand since the late 1990s and continues to support our local communities to implement diverse humanitarian projects and community-based service initiatives that support the wellbeing of our children, teens, adults a
21/06/2026
What a fantastic celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga with the India in New Zealand (High Commission of India, Wellington) - a true coming together of people of all faiths and backgrounds in the spirit of wellness, harmony and community. 🙏🏼🧘🏽♀️✨
🌟 Little yogis, big smiles! 🧘♀️🧘♂️
What a wonderful yoga session by Rina Bhattacharya with the amazing students at Halsey Drive School! 💚
Through fun poses, mindful breathing, and lots of laughter, our young participants discovered how yoga can help build confidence, focus, balance, and wellbeing.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the session so special. 🌈✨
Every Child Is a Yogi! Latest International Day of Yoga 2026 Message by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sri Sri School of Yoga - Yoga Teacher Training
🧘♀️🌏 Today, the world comes together to celebrate International Day of Yoga! 🌏🧘♂️
Yoga is for everyone—bringing balance to the body, calm to the mind, and harmony to our daily lives. 💙✨
Join the celebrations happening near you and experience the benefits of yoga for yourself. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, there's a free session waiting for you!
🔗 Find out more here: https://artofliving.org/nz-en/IDY2026
Let's celebrate health, happiness, and unity through yoga! 🙏🌿
MindBodySoul Aotearoa
🧘♀️ Special International Day of Yoga Celebrations – Around New Zealand 🇳🇿
Join us for a free yoga session at a location near you!
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📍 Wellington – SoHom Studio
🗓 Sun 21 June | ⏰ 8:00am
📍 Level 6, 104 The Terrace, Wellington
Register:
https://enroll.artofliving.org/nz-en/programs/1054524
👧 Kids Yoga Registration:
https://enroll.artofliving.org/nz-en/programs/1060322
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📍 Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre
🗓 Sun 21 June | ⏰ 10:15am
📍 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch
Register:
https://enroll.artofliving.org/nz-en/programs/1060608
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📍 Hamilton
🗓 Sun 21 June | ⏰ 10:00am
📍 5 Hall Lane, Frankton, Hamilton
🍵 Refreshments will be served
Register:
https://enroll.artofliving.org/nz-en/programs/1065609
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📍 Dunedin North Intermediate
🗓 Sun 21 June | ⏰ 3:00pm
📍 34 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Register:
https://enroll.artofliving.org/nz-en/programs/1065360
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📍 Badminton Hall – Invercargill
🗓 Sun 21 June | ⏰ 4:00pm
📍 21 Surrey Park Road, Glengarry, Invercargill
Register:
https://enroll.artofliving.org/nz-en/programs/1065359
🌿 Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
✨ Celebrate International Day of Yoga with family and friends.
Wellbeing FreeYoga CommunityWellness 🌞🙏🕉️
🌍🧘♀️ From bustling cities to remote communities, millions of people across countries around the world came together to celebrate International Day of Yoga last year! 💙✨
Yoga continues to unite people beyond borders, cultures, languages, and backgrounds—creating a global movement for health, harmony, and wellbeing. 🌿
This year, it's your turn to be part of the story! Join a FREE International Day of Yoga session near you and help make the 2026 celebrations even bigger. 🙌
📍 Find a session near you and register for free: https://artofliving.org/nz-en/IDY2026
Together, let's add Aotearoa to the growing global movement and become part of the statistics that inspire the world! 🌏💫
19/06/2026
Yoga is much more than movement or posture.
In the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - the foundation of yogic wisdom - yoga begins with how we live, think, speak, and relate to the world.
As Gurudev says:
“Like a flower bud, human life has the potential to blossom fully. Blossoming of human potential to fullness is yoga.”
The first step of this blossoming is the Yamas - five principles for a peaceful and conscious life ✨
• Ahimsa - Non-violence
Not only in action, but also in thoughts and emotions. Gurudev explains that when we are deeply peaceful within, even aggression around us begins to dissolve.
• Satya - Truthfulness
Truth is more than words. It is clarity in intention, authenticity, and being sincere with yourself and others.
• Asteya - Non-stealing
Comparison, jealousy, and constantly wanting what others have disturbs the mind. Asteya is the freedom to feel complete within yourself.
• Aparigraha - Non-possessiveness or non-attachment
The more tightly we hold on, the more fear we create. Letting go brings lightness, trust, and inner freedom.
• Brahmacharya - Wise use of energy
Protecting your energy, not getting lost in constant stimulation, and remembering that you are much more than the body and senses.
Yoga starts long before the mat.
It starts in the way you live 🌿
🧘♀️🌿 The Consulate General of India, in collaboration with the Indian diaspora, celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026!
This special event is being held in partnership with The Art of Living NZ, Ministry of Ayush, (ICCR), and Auckland Indian Association Inc..
📅 Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9 - 10:30 am
📍 Venue: Mahatma Gandhi Centre, 145 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland
📞 Contact: Auckland Indian Association on 021 357 480 or Jeet Sachdev on 021 222 1020 for more information.
Register here: https://artofliving.org/nz-en/IDY2026
Come together to experience the joy of yoga, wellness, and community as we celebrate the theme of health, harmony, and unity. Everyone is welcome!
Wellbeing
🧘♀️✨ Yoga is for everyone! 💙
Beyond religion, beyond beliefs—yoga is a practice for better health 🌿, inner peace ☮️, happiness 😊, and overall well-being 💫.
🎉 Celebrate International Day of Yoga with a FREE yoga session near you and experience the benefits for yourself!
📍 Find a session and secure your FREE spot today:
https://artofliving.org/nz-en/IDY2026
🙌 All ages and experience levels welcome!
HealthyLiving FreeYoga Aotearoa
20/12/2025
Meditation isn't just a pause, it's brain training.
Repeated meditation strengthens the neural circuits for:
focus, memory and emotional regulation.
So when life gets chaotic, your brain already knows how to return to clarity.
Sit. Breathe. Rewire.
Click link in bio for more details on the live global meditation session with 👆🏾