PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, in collaboration with Satvik Breath, welcomed residents to Smith Field Park on Saturday, June 20, for a community celebration of International Yoga Day.
The free outdoor event drew participants to the baseball field for a morning session from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., centered around the theme of body, mind, breath, and community.
Attendees gathered on the field as instructors led the group through breathing exercises and yoga poses, embracing the spirit of the international observance. The event encouraged residents of all experience levels to participate and connect with neighbors in a wellness setting.
Among those participating was Parsippany Mayor Pulkit Desai, who joined residents on the mat for the morning session. Satvik Breath founder Manali Thumar expressed her appreciation for the mayor’s presence.
“A special thank you to Mayor Pulkit Desai for not only attending the event but also stepping onto the mat and practicing yoga with us. Leadership is most inspiring when it leads by example, and seeing our mayor embrace the spirit of Yoga Day alongside residents made the morning truly memorable,” said Manali Thumar, Founder, Satvik Breath.
Satvik Breath, based in Parsippany, was founded by Thumar, a certified yoga educator and holistic wellness coach. She founded Satvik Breath Yoga in April 2024 to bring yoga and wellness to the local community, offering classes ranging from gentle Hatha to power vinyasa, as well as wellness workshops and retreats. She holds certifications as an RYT200 and RYT500, and is also a Certified Ayurvedic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. In 2026, she launched “Holistic Rituals,” a lifestyle program rooted in Ayurveda, yoga, and conscious living. More information is available at www.satvikbreath.com.
Donations collected at the event benefited Kiwanis community programs.
