Dhaka Flow Yoga and Wellness Festival concluded on Saturday, drawing an enthusiastic crowd to Gulshan Society Lake Park. The two-day event offered a blend of yoga, wellness activities, art, and community engagement, cementing its place as a signature event in Dhaka's cultural calendar
Saturday's festivities kicked off with a 5 km "Run + Runners Reset" session hosted by Power, a Bata brand, in collaboration with BD Runners. From there, attendees immersed themselves in a variety of activities at the Yoga Shala, including Dance & Dazzle with Erin & Ridy (11 am), Transformative Yoga by international wellness guru Vari Morales (12 pm), Manifestation Session with Rasmeet (1 pm), Mystic Movements by Arthy, featuring both performance and class (2 pm), and Lifestyle Fitness and Salsa with Wahida, Rawan, and Sharief (3 pm).
Dhaka Flow Festival 2024: A celebration of wellness, creativity, and community
The day's highlight was the Yoga Beats session at 4 pm, an electrifying fusion of lo-fi and ambient sounds by DJ OMDG paired with an invigorating yoga flow led by celebrated yogi Shazzy Om.
At the Amphitheatre, a series of activities enriched the festival's second day, including CPR training by Praava (11 am), a thought-provoking panel discussion, Golden Bangladesh 2.0 (1 pm), another panel on Healthy Living (2 pm), a visually stunning Sustainable Fashion Show (3 pm), and a unique Wellness Theatre presentation titled Majha Majhi (5 pm).
Children enjoyed a day brimming with creativity and play at the Playground and Art & Soul stations. From dance sessions with Ridy to face painting, pottery, cartoon drawing, and even Rickshaw Art, there was something for every young visitor. Local artists like Tanmoy, Fatema, Nazia, and Rippi offered workshops to nurture budding talents.
The Meditation Garden provided a tranquil retreat, hosting diverse wellness sessions such as Kundalini Yoga with Farin, Sound Healing with Swayambhu, Meditation and Sound Sessions with Gunjan and Kerry, Mental Health & Physio discussions with Praava, and Shareapy with Srabonti and Shazly.
The festival also hosted the Dhaka Flow Art Contest Prize Ceremony and featured cultural performances, including a captivating Bharatnatyam dance. Members of the Zonta Club delivered an impactful message on confronting violence against women and children, adding a layer of social responsibility to the festivities.
A commitment to sustainability was evident throughout the event, which maintained a plastic-free, pollution-free environment. Festivalgoers enjoyed an array of culinary delights at food zones and explored handcrafted goods at the marketplace.
The festival concluded with Sunset Serenity: Yoga with Kerry, followed by a spirited Singalong with Tas, leaving attendees inspired and rejuvenated.
The Dhaka Flow 2024 Yoga and Wellness Festival succeeded in blending wellness, creativity, and sustainability, leaving a lasting impression as it bid farewell to the calendar year.