ALotusInTheMud.com is proud to present an exclusive celebration of the UN-mandated International Day of Yoga 2026 on June 14 in the auditorium of the Vedic Heritage Hanuman Temple in Hempstead, on Long Island in New York. The unique multifaith event is in association with the Consulate General of India, New York.
The event is free; to register, scan the QR code on the lead visual or use this link:
Program Highlights
- Devotion for Spiritual Growth – Panel discussion
- Radha-Krishna dance items by Preya Patel and her Vivarta Arts
- Loving-Kindness Meditation for World Peace by Lama Aria Drolma
- Kirtan by Sikh raagis
- Chair Yoga and Ribbon Dance by Anne Moffatt
- Vegetarian meal served after the program
- An art auction of a few of Nayan Kisnadwala’s works
Panelists
Lama Aria Drolma
Ordained Nun from the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism; internationally acclaimed teacher and speaker renowned for bridging ancient Buddhist wisdom with contemporary life.
Yakub Mathew
Author of ‘Seeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025′ coffee table book, Bestseller & Creative Literature Award by Canadian Literature Festival, 14th May 2026; Managing Director, Wells Fargo Advisors.
Nayan Kisnadwala
President & Trustee of Vedic Heritage Inc, Sri Hanuman Temple on Long Island; CFO of Fidem Financial; Spiritual Artist and Floral Designer. Under artist name Nayanmitra, has exhibited in New York, London and Mumbai with proceeds going to charity.
Sharon Epstein
Teaches yoga with a Jewish twist on Long Island; Eclectic approach drawing on different yoga lineages; Co-author with her Rabbi, Tara Feldman, of the book, “Into A Jewish Holiday Year with Yoga!”
Moderator: Parveen Chopra
Founder and Editor of ALotusInTheMud.com, Spirituality & Wellness Magazine; Founding Editor of The South Asian Times; Organizer of The Heart of Yoga program celebrating International Day of Yoga 2026.
Presenters
Radha-Krishna dance items
Preya Patel and her Vivarta Arts
Executive and Artistic Director of Vivarta Arts, Preya Patel is a North Indian Classical Kathak dancer trained under Guru Smt. Jamuna Mitcham and has performed in a variety of venues in the US, Canada and India.
Chair Yoga and Ribbon Dance
Anne Moffatt
Anne Moffatt teaches Chair Yoga in Nassau County and supports young adults in a psychiatric counseling center through yoga and meditation for emotional wellness. A lifelong yoga student, she studied extensively in India and across Asia.
Master of Ceremonies
Pia Jyoti Kachroo
Piya Jyoti Kachroo is a versatile media person who has worked with Radio EBC, 8K Radio, Radio Zindagi, Indus TV and ITV Gold for two decades. Currently she is a leading producer, content creator and anchor for ITV Gold.
Contact for info & support
Parveen Chopra
Ph +1 516 710 0508
Email: lotus4usa@gmail.com
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