Chicago Andhra Association Yoga Workshop teaches the breathing technique

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The Chicago Andhra Association, CAA, hosted a Yoga Workshop   conducted by a Himalayan Yogi, Sri Kiran Chukkapalli, which focused on vinyasa flow, and the smooth transition from one pose to the next pose.

Yogi Chukkapalli also guided the attendees to practice the flow with Suryanamaskars, followed by the right breathing technique and explained the benefits of yoganidra, a press release from Asian Media USA said. The session concluded with a Q& A segment.

On this occasion, CAA and its service wing, the Chicago Andhra Foundation presented the Yogi with a cheque for $26,750.00 raised by CAA chairman Sujatha Appalaneni and its members and well-wishers, as a contribution toward the annual budget for running the Dabuguda school for the children of the Araku Valley, and for  making an embroidery and chula projects for the refugee families.

Yogi Chukkapalli dwelt on the plight of the refugees fleeing their home countries to come to India and the difficult living conditions they are enduring, as well as his efforts to help them live a respectable life with basic human rights.

Main organizers of the event were President Malathi Damaraju, Vice President Gowrisankar Addanki, Secretary Swetha Kottapalli, CAF Executive Director Ramakrishna Tadepalli, Joint Treasurer Ramarao Kothamasu, former president Sailesh Maddi, Director Usha Kotha, and Trustee Padmarao Appalaneni.

Damaraju thanked Yogi Chukkapalli for conducting the workshop, Pramod Chintamaneni and the management of Mall of India for providing the venue for the workshop, and all the attendees for making it a success.