On the morning of October 20th, the “Healthy Life, Yoga Together - 2024 Health Yoga Public Welfare Activity (Shantou Station)”, organized by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, and co-organized by the National Health Yoga Steering Committee and the Shantou Yoga Association was held at the South Campus of Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT). This event attracted faculties and students from GTIIT and Shantou University, as well as yoga enthusiasts from eastern Guangdong.

At the opening ceremony, Mr. Yigal Cohen, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Director General of GTIIT, briefly introduced GTIIT and expressed heartful thanks to the organizers of this event. He said that yoga is an activity beneficial to physical and mental health and hoped that every participant can find joy and relaxation through lectures and practice sessions.

Lu Xijiao, founding president of Shantou Yoga Association, delivered a speech

This event, specially inviting coaches from the National Health Yoga Steering Committee, featured yoga theory sessions and a 2nd to 3rd Dan yoga courses. Through vivid explanations and demonstrations, the coaches taught the basic knowledge and techniques, guiding everyone to embrace the charm of yoga.

At the sports center, nearly two hundred yoga enthusiasts sat on the ground, accompanied by music, slowly unfolding their bodies and adjusting their breathing under the guidance of the coaches, completing one graceful yoga pose after another. “This activity is a great opportunity to introduce yoga to the faculty and students of GTIIT, creating a community to those who enjoy sports and attracting more people to join,” said Revital Cohen, the head of the GTIIT sports union.

The activity brought health yoga into GTIIT campus, allowing faculty and students to learn more about the history, culture and benefits of yoga through themed lecture and practice. It also enhanced the physical and mental health of GTIIT community and promoted diversified campus sports culture.

About Heath Yoga

Health yoga is the result of the localization of yoga in China. Following the principles of “progressive, balanced, safe and effective,” it fits the actual needs of public fitness in China. Through self-posture training, breath and psychological regulation, it can improve body posture, enhance physical health and delay aging, thus achieving fitness effects.