Dharma Yoga in the Courtyard of Ratu Boko Palace and Borobudur Temple, Celebrating International Yoga Day 2023

PT Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko Temple Tourism Park (TWC) is organizing events Dharma Yoga in the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park area, Central Java and the Ratu Boko Palace Tourism Park, Yogyakarta on June 21, 2023. This Yoga event, which was attended by dozens of participants, was held in celebration of... International Yoga Day 2023, which is commemorated every June 21. Commemoration International Yoga Day This year's theme is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or in other words "One Earth, One Family, and One Future”. This theme emphasizes the health of individuals who are free from discrimination through regular practice of Yoga. This reflects that all humans are interconnected, living in harmony and cooperating with each other.

Dharma Yoga at the TWC Borobudur and TWC Keraton Ratu Boko destinations presents an impressive Yoga venue. The nuances heritage which is thick, combined with a cool and beautiful environment, supports ambience Yoga that blends with nature. Participants find it easier to achieve harmony of body and mind, and bring joy and peace of mind.

General Manager of Prambanan & Ratu Boko, I Gusti Putu Ngurah Sedana said that the atmosphere at Ratu Boko Palace is very suitable for doing Yoga.

"The natural conditions are very supportive, so we ensure that guests really feel relaxed. This commitment is what we always maintain in presenting a natural nuance at Keraton Ratu Boko, especially for organizing activities that carry the concept and theme of being one with the universe," said I Gusti Putu Ngurah Sedana. 

Yoga in Sanskrit means union, which means “union with nature” or “union with the Creator”. Yoga emphasizes the activity of meditation or tapa, where a person focuses all his mind to control his five senses and his body as a whole.

Yoga activities are done to have a calm and peaceful soul, to keep the body healthy and fit. The main goal of Yoga is to achieve Samadhi, which is a state where the mind becomes centered. In addition, Yoga can also relax the body and mind.

Meanwhile, General Manager of Borobudur, Jamaludin Mawardi said that Yoga activities can also be found on the Lalitavistara reliefs of Borobudur Temple. 

"We insert educational messages carved on the Lalitavistara relief of Borobudur Temple about meditation. Being in the cultural heritage environment of the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park complex, of course we also take inspiration from the existing reliefs, then we apply them in positive activities such as Yoga," he said.

He said the environment and atmosphere of the place to do Yoga activities are very important elements. Of course, a place is needed that is full of tranquility and supportive natural conditions.

Dharma Yoga activities in the cultural heritage site area present Yoga instructors who will guide participants with classical yoga materials involving physical activity, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation exercises. Yoga is a traditional body exercise practiced by the Ancient Hindu community, not only training the physical, this activity is also useful for training the patience and discipline of the practitioners.

At TWC Keraton Ratu Boko, Yoga activities in the palace courtyard built by Rakai Panangkaran, from the Syailendra dynasty, are perfected through the melukat procession. This spiritual cleansing process of the mind and soul in humans is led directly by traditional leaders. Meanwhile, at TWC Borobudur, Yoga participants enjoy the splendor of the world's cultural heritage. In addition, after the Yoga activity, participants are treated to culinary delights healthy breakfast appetizing.

Dharma Yoga at the destination heritage This is presented for Yoga enthusiasts in Yogyakarta and Central Java. In addition to enlivening International Yoga Day 2023, Dharma Yoga activities are a form of development spiritual & sports tourism in the area. This is in line with the development of destinations heritage which prioritizes conservation efforts with quality and essential tourism activities.

“Activities that provide spirit and value in our destinations we encourage their development. Destinations have a soul that can be in line and can be felt by visitors. This is what we will develop in the future, in line with the spirit of presenting quality destinations to support the acceleration of Indonesian tourism towards the better," explained the President Director of PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko Febrina Intan.

Since 2016, PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko has celebrated International Yoga Day by holding Prambanan International Yoga Day at the Taman Wisata Candi Prambanan destination. This event is a strategic collaboration between PT TWC and the Indian Embassy.

The peak, the warning International Yoga Day was held in 2019, which was followed by a series of agendas, including a photo exhibition of the relationship between the Indonesian-Indian delegations and joint tree planting in the Sewu Temple area located in the TWC Prambanan complex.

Director of Marketing, Services and Business Development of PT TWC, Hetty Herawati said that this Yoga event is a major initiative of PT TWC. 

"We are holding this event to commemorate International Yoga Day 2023. As our commitment, to continue to grow Sports Tourism in the Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko areas. Locations heritage like this has a very large positive energy, at the same time the participants can enjoy the beautiful view heritage. "With this activity, the public can get to know the destinations of Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Keraton Ratu Boko from a different and unique angle. Thank you for being part of International Yoga Day 2023," said Hetty Herawati.