[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E81-E82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNUAL ``HEALTH FOR HUMANITY YOGATHON''

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2017

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hindu Swayamsevak 
Sangh's tenth

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annual ``Health for Humanity Yogathon'' or ``Surya Namaskar Yajna.'' 
Surya Namaskar integrates simple yoga postures in 10-steps that, along 
with teaching easy breathing techniques, can provide immense health 
benefits to both the body and the mind.
  Each year, Hindus worldwide celebrate January 14th as Makar 
Sankranti--a day that marks the change of season as the sun enters the 
sign of Capricorn or Makar. To mark this occasion, Hindu Swayamsevak 
Sangh has organized the ``Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity'' 
Yogathon from January 14, 2017-January 29, 2017. The 16-day event will 
raise awareness about yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy 
body, mind, and spirit.
  Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh is a voluntary, non-profit, social and 
cultural organization, which aims at preserving and passing on the 
Hindu heritage and cultural values to the next generation of Hindus and 
raise awareness around the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 10th 
annual Health for Humanity Yogathon.

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