Happy Summer break Everyone!!! My name is Syon Bhendigeri and I am part of this year’s Awesome Oregon Kids Governor Cabinet Team. We all from this team have been busy finishing up elementary school and super excited & energized to embrace the middle school journey soon. We also have met a couple of times together and talked about what we have been doing.
My platform is “Preventing Mental Illness” in kids and community. My 3 point plan is LOVE where
- L stands for “Listen to kids and the community who are going through such difficult situations or see someone go through”
- O stands for “Organize creative but innovative after school events like Art sessions, tree planting, etc.”
- V+E stands for “Volunteer To Execute – I would like to request my fellow friends to volunteer so we can execute these plans and help prevent this issue.”
You all must have heard about YOGA. Have you tried doing yoga? Have you ever wondered how Yoga helps many of us humans? The name YOGA comes from Indian Origin which means “To join or to unite”. This symbolizes the union of Body and Consciousness. Yoga is basically composed of variations of stretches and breathing exercises. Yoga is one way to prevent mental illness, anxiety, and stress. It can be a valuable tool in preventing and managing mental illness by promoting relaxation, reducing stress hormones, and increasing “feel-good” chemicals. It can also improve cognitive function and overall well-being through breathing exercises, meditation, and physical postures. Yoga helps us in flexibility, strength, balancing, reducing stress, enhanced sleep and the list goes on and on.
Current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced “International Yoga Day” to be celebrated on June 21st. It is celebrated only on June 21st as its summer solstice. As part of this year’s celebrations, Consulate General of India(CGI) Seattle is partnering with local volunteering groups to lead for the first time to organize “International Yoga Day” on June 21st 2025 in 9 states and 16 cities. The BEST part about this event is that this event is “FREE” and being organized for all ages. In Oregon, this event will be held in 2 places – Hillsboro and Corvallis.
This is a great opportunity where I could use my 3-point plan which is VE( volunteering to execute). As yoga helps kids and adults reduce stress and anxiety. I’m working along with a few local non-profit groups to raise awareness and drive around my platform. I encourage and urge each one of you to take advantage of this upcoming event. Bring yourself and your loved ones as this will not only help you but it will also help people around you.
I hope you support this cause, event and join this amazing FREE event. Just bring your smile, your friends and family. Please don’t forget a yoga mat and to wear something comfy!!! Hope you can share this event details to your friends and family — the more, the merrier!!!
Register below and come have fun with us!!! Let’s bend, stretch, breathe, and build a strong community together!!!
