Major International Yoga Event to be held at the new Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong

The Oriental Spa at the brand new Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central district will be host to ‘A Passion for Yoga’ – a landmark yoga event being held from 9-11 September 2005 that will bring together for the first time, two of the world’s most renowned and influential yoga gurus.

‘A Passion for Yoga’ will include seminars and classes focusing on the ancient exercise and meditation regime. Ticket prices start from HK$1,300 for a 1-day seminar to HK$ 2,500 for the 3-day event. The event will kick off with an evening opening ceremony on 9 September to introduce the yoga masters, followed by seminars and classes on 10 and 11 September. The package will also include a daily organic healthy lunch, and special accommodation rates at the hotel.

The star-studded line-up includes Sharath Rangaswami, one of the world’s most advanced Ashtanga Yoga practitioners from the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India, as well as A.G. Mohan, a personal student of the legendary Sri T. Krishnamacharya and author of Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind. O. P. Tiwari from Kaivalyadham Yoga Research Centre and finally Rajiv Chanchani, a senior Iyengar Yoga teacher who was responsible for bringing Yoga into the Indian education system.

“This is the first time that these great yoga masters will appear together anywhere in the world,” said Ingo R Schweder, Group Director of Spa for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, who dreamed up the idea of a summit of the world’s greatest yogis more than 2 years ago. “The event will provide the perfect opportunity to introduce the new dedicated yoga facilities and stunning holistic spa areas at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental.”

The event will present a perfect opportunity for yoga practitioners of various disciplines – from studios throughout Asia Pacific to students within Hong Kong – to gather, share and experience the authentic wisdom of yoga. Over the weekend, teachers and practitioners will discuss, debate, practice and share personal experiences on yoga, and examine its core principles, benefits, and diversity in style.

Norwegian-born Alexander Medin, The Oriental Spa’s new full-time yoga master, who himself is ranked among the world’s leading Ashtanga Yoga practitioners, added. “Anyone with an interest in yoga is welcome - from novices with only a few months’ experience to ardent practitioners with years of dedicated daily practice. We’re offering something for everyone, dividing the groups according to level of experience.”

“This is an extremely unique and rare opportunity to experience traditional, quality yoga and to benefit from the knowledge and wisdom of these great teachers” he added.

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