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Yoga festival begins in Cappadocia with international participation
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Yoga festival begins in Cappadocia with international participation

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A three-day yoga festival, Bi'Yoga Fest, has commenced in Cappadocia, Turkey, featuring yoga sessions, mindfulness workshops, and artistic activities.
  • The festival, supported by the Indian Embassy in Ankara and the Cappadocia Area Presidency, coincides with the International Day of Yoga.
  • Activities include sunrise yoga with balloon views, valley walks, and workshops led by various instructors, with a "Nature and Balance" theme for the second day.

Cappadocia's unique landscape is currently hosting the Bi'Yoga Fest, a three-day event dedicated to yoga and wellness. The festival, which opened with the participation of Ovessa Iqbal, Minister-Counselor at the Indian Embassy in Ankara, and Sinem Yฤฑldฤฑz Sak, Founder of Bi'Yoga Cappadocia, brings together yoga enthusiasts for a series of immersive experiences.

Supported by the Indian Embassy in Ankara and the Cappadocia Area Presidency, the festival aims to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21. Attendees can engage in various activities, including yoga sessions, mindfulness practices, somatic experiences, breathwork therapies, art workshops, and musical events. The program also features sunrise yoga sessions with the iconic Cappadocia balloon views and guided valley walks.

I wish for a pleasant organization in Cappadocia's unique nature. I thank our participants from abroad and within the country. We are very happy to realize this special meeting.

โ€” Doรง. Dr. Elif BengรผThe organization coordinator expressed her wishes for the festival's success.

Doรง. Dr. Elif Bengรผ, the organization coordinator for Bi'Yoga Fest, expressed her hopes for a "pleasant organization in Cappadocia's unique nature." She thanked participants from both within Turkey and abroad, highlighting the joy of facilitating this special gathering.

Minister-Counselor Ovessa Iqbal noted the significance of the event, stating, "Today, we come together in Cappadocia's unique atmosphere and benefit from the unifying power of yoga." She mentioned that this year marks the 12th celebration of the International Day of Yoga, observed in 177 countries simultaneously. The festival's second day is themed "Nature and Balance," featuring activities like sunrise yoga overlooking the valleys with hot air balloons, and workshops focusing on strength, stability, and yoga therapy.

I am very pleased to be with you in the 3-day organization. I thank everyone who contributed to the organization. We are celebrating the 12th International Yoga Day this year. At the same time, celebrations are being held simultaneously in 177 countries. Today, we come together in Cappadocia's unique atmosphere and benefit from the unifying power of yoga. I wish for an inspiring festival.

โ€” Ovessa IqbalThe Minister-Counselor from the Indian Embassy highlighted the global and local significance of the yoga festival.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.