Date: 21st June 2025
Location: Manthan Beach Resort, Udupi, Karnataka
Participants: 70
On June 21, 2025, the global Sunyatee community came together to celebrate International Yoga Day with a deep sense of presence and purpose. A special highlight of the celebration took place at the Manthan Beach Resort in Udupi, Karnataka, during the Diamond Sutra Retreat. The session was led by Sunya Pravartak Dr. Rajesh Savera, who guided participants into a powerful and meditative sunrise practice that blended ancient wisdom with inner awareness.
Sunrise Practice with 70 Sunyatees on International Yoga Day
In the peaceful setting of Udupi’s coastline, 70 dedicated Sunyatees gathered at dawn to engage in a harmonious combination of Yoga Asanas, Sunya Exercises, and Sunya Meditation. The focus of the session was not only on physical postures but on the deeper integration of body, breath, and consciousness, reflecting the core principles of Sunya Samata Vipasyana — the path of balance and awakening.
Sunya: The Yoga of Consciousness
Sunya, as taught by Dr. Rajesh Savera, is described as the Yoga of Consciousness — a practice that transcends mere form.
Rooted in Yogachara Tradition
It is rooted in the Yogachara tradition of Buddhist philosophy, where yoga becomes an inward journey of transformation, stillness, and clarity. Unlike conventional yoga practices that prioritize flexibility and movement, Sunya leads the practitioner toward the direct experience of inner emptiness, centered awareness, and self-realization.
Global Participation Beyond Borders
While the Udupi retreat was a focal point, Sunyatees from across the world simultaneously observed International Yoga Day with collective meditations and mindful movement sessions. This global participation emphasized the shared intention of cultivating peace, awareness, and emotional harmony, not just within the self but across communities.
A Message from Dr. Rajesh Savera
Dr. Savera encapsulated the spirit of the day by saying:
“Sunya is the yoga of inner silence — where effort meets emptiness and the self dissolves into clarity.”
Conclusion
The 2025 International Yoga Day celebration reaffirmed the Sunyatee community’s commitment to spreading balance, consciousness, and harmony through the unique path of Sunya. This global wave of presence was not merely an event — it was a reminder that true yoga begins where thought ends, and inner silence begins.
