International Yoga Day

INSTRUCTOR FAQ

What is the purpose of this event?

The United Nations passed a resolution in 2014, recognizing June 21^st as an International Yoga Day (IYD) to be celebrated worldwide.  The United Nations hosted its first IYD on June 21, 2015.  Since then, the yoga community worldwide has been honoring IYD by learning more about the origin, philosophy, practices and benefits of yoga.

Sanskriti of NJ started the annual celebration of IYD in 2021 with the hope of highlighting the local yoga related businesses, connecting people from all walks of life and very importantly, educating the community on the healing benefits of yoga.

Yoga and meditation find their origin in ancient Indian civilization with modern application and universal appeal to all people. During the pandemic, breathing practices of yoga have helped increase lung capacity.  Regular practice of yoga has immense physical and mental health benefits.

What is the format of the event? 

We invite community participation from Livingston and neighboring towns.  We market the event via social media such as facebook, and by emailing our 4000+ subscribers and by street/yard signs.  

We will have a few booths for yoga studios and teachers to showcase their offerings and meet the community.  This event is free for yoga studios.  

We will have spaces for several concurrent classes onsite.  Each workshop will be 30 to 40 minutes long.  

What do I need to bring to the event?

We will provide space to conduct a 30-40 minute class with 25-30 participants, one table and 2 chairs to each instructor. The area where you will instruct will have no boundary so number of participants can be larger. Instructors can bring their marketing material to be distributed to participants.

Is there a cost to participate?

The event is free for yoga and meditation teachers, studios as well as for participants. We welcome any businesses that are related to yoga and ancient knowledge to participate.

Can yoga teachers get their own canopy?

Yes, you are welcome to get your own canopy that is upto 10 X 10 ft in size. 

Will there be other marketing offered?

We will be actively reaching out to the community via WhatsApp and our email-blasts that reach 4000+ members.  We will also be sending out public announcements via print and digital media. All yoga studios and individual instructors are encouraged to advertise the event via their own social media accounts.

Can yoga teachers share their booth with other yoga teachers?

We encourage each teacher and studio to have their own booth.  

Can I pick where I want to be placed at the event?

We will assist by assigning the spots to all teachers and studios.

What is the address for International Yoga Day venue?

We will be at the Gazebo by the Oval at Livingston High School.  

The address is 7-9 Civic Center Rd, Livingston NJ 07039.

In case of inclement weather, indoor venue changes each year and will be advertised on the flyer. 

What time should the instructors/studios come to set up their table?

Yoga studios and instructors can come up to 30 minutes before the start of the event. All tables must be set up and instructors should be at their instruction area by the start time. Start time is advertised each year in advance.

What are the designated parking areas?

You can park anywhere along the oval, in the Madonna Drive parking lot (next to the high school building) or in the library parking lot.

Will there be any beverage/food available?

We are not sure yet.  Please check back later for an update.

What if I have more questions?

Please reach out by texting or emailing us at yoga@sanksritiofnj.org