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at Raja Yoga Center! LET THE RIPPLE BEGIN!
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On World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, something beautiful began at Raja Yoga Center — and it is still spreading. The “Ripples of Positivity” campaign was launched with one simple idea: a single kind thought can create a wave of change.
Instead of long to-do lists or heavy reminders about what we are doing wrong, this campaign feels refreshingly light. It is about choosing thoughts that uplift us, sharing them freely, and letting positive action flow naturally.
At the heart of it all is a small, beautifully designed card — the Ripples of Positivity card. On one side, you will find an inspiring affirmation which encourages you to take one step for your inner world — like staying positive in challenges, living simply, respecting all life, or daring to follow your dreams. On the other side, a gentle invitation to take one simple step for the planet
inspires
changes
— maybe refusing single-use plastics, reducing food waste, or disposing of waste thoughtfully.
Many of us have already picked up cards and passed them on — to friends, family, colleagues, even strangers — watching the ripple grow. Each card carries a unique number, so we can trace how far a single commitment travels as it inspires others to do the same.
Stories are already flowing in: a young student who planted a tree after receiving her card, a mother and daughter who pledged to cut down food waste, and a group of office workers who decided to keep reusable bottles on their desks. All of these are gentle, joyful changes — no pressure, no guilt.
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- Sister Jyotika from
Want to join the Ripple?
You can collect your card at Raja Yoga Center or during any of our Inspired Living events & follow the steps mentioned below...
IPPLES
1.Collect the card and read the positive thought mentioned on it (above the QR Code.)
2. Take a snapshot for your reference.
3. Fill out a simple form by clicking the QR Code.
4. Select two Eco-friendly Habits, one for the Mind and another towards Climate Action from the Posters attached.
5.Become an Instrument of Positivity by passing on the card to someone and create ripples.
Share your experience or a short video to inspire others. One card. One thought. One Ripple of Positivity. Together, they become waves of change — for ourselves, for each other, and for our planet.
The Raja Yoga Center in Dubai, in collaboration with Women Business Circle, hosted the “Women Wellness and Resilience: Strength from Within” in May, which brought together women leaders to pause, reflect, and nurture their inner strength. A panel discussion with women leaders in their respective field was the highlight of the event.
A DAY OF EMPOWERMENT
Seema Hallon, a senior business executive who moderated the talk, opened the discussion with an empowering call: “A woman can fly if she thought about it,” encouraging women to prioritize self-care amidst busy lives. Her Excellencey Laila Rahhal, CEO of Woman Business Circle who initiated the event, highlighted how “Every calm mind plants the seed for a stronger community,” emphasising the importance of meditation and support for each other.
Panelists—Sister Jyotika (meditation teacher), Meelu Wadhawani (holistic life coach), Lata Nakhra (school principal), and Medilyn Manibo (content
producer)—shared insights on resilience through meditation, compassionate education, holistic healing, and clear communication, demonstrating how inner clarity fuels strength. (Click here to watch)
The event is filled with engaging activities including a laughter yoga, sound healing, guided meditation, and an art exhibition by Women Business Circle artists, showcasing resilience through vibrant paintings. This gathering, shared globally via Women Business Circle’s magazine (650,000+ readers), sparked a ripple of resilience, uniting women through mindfulness and community.
RAJA YOGA CENTER LEADS PEACEFUL CLOSURE AT INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA 2025
This year’s gathering brought together more than 6,000 participants in Sharjah, part of a wider UAE celebration spanning 35 locations and iconic landmarks.
In a serene conclusion to the UAE’s International Day of Yoga festivities, Raja Yoga Center delivered a moving guided meditation and commentary at the closing ceremony held at Expo Centre Sharjah.
The event, organized by the Consulate General of India in Dubai, unfolded under the global theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”
This year’s gathering brought together more than 6,000 participants in Sharjah, part of a wider UAE celebration spanning 35 locations and iconic landmarks.
As dusk fell, attendees were invited by Raja Yoga Center to focus inward— “to be light and bring out their natural energy of peace”—offering a calm and reflective finale to the day.
Raja Yoga Center has been an active participant in International Day of Yoga (IDY) events led by the Consulate General of India in Dubai since the United Nations first proclaimed June 21 as IDY in 2014. Over the years, the center has contributed to spreading awareness of yoga’s spiritual essence and its power to nurture inner peace.
Meditation Course for Beginners is conducted regularly at Raja Yoga Center
AS WE PREPARE THIS DISH, LET’S PAUSE AND REFLECT...
"I nourish my body with love, and I energize my original form with positive thoughts.” Every ingredient we touch carries the energy we put into it—so let’s cook with mindfulness, gratitude, and joy.
GREEK YOGURT PASTA SALAD
Prep Time: 10mins | Cook Time: 30mins | Serves: 4
Ingredients:
•8 ounces short pasta fusilli, rotini, elbows, etc.
•1 cup cooked white beans
•1 cup corn fresh
•1 cup red bell pepper chopped
•1 cup cucumber chopped
•1/2 cup olives
•3 tbsp dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
Method:
Dressing:
•Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until it is tender but still has a slight firmness. Drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
•Whisk the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard paste, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
•Combine the colours of Nourishment: In a large bowl, bring together pasta, beans, corn, bell pepper, cucumber, olives, dill, and oregano. Pour in the dressing, tossing until everything is beautifully coated.
•Taste, adjust seasoning, and enjoy immediately—or chill for 30 minutes for a refreshing, cool salad.
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•1 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
•2 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest
•1 tbsp mustard paste
•1 tbsp honey
•3/4 tsp salt and black pepper to taste
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