On June 21, the day of the summer solstice, a landmark charity spiritual practice, 108 Heart Bows, will be held in Kyiv, led by certified masters from Vipassana.yoga, and Aura Vita studios.
In the very heart of the capital, at the Parkovy Exhibition and Convention Center, hundreds of people will unite in a shared intention — to support themselves, one another, and the GIDNA psychological assistance project for women affected by the war, run by the Future for Ukraine charitable foundation.
The 108 Heart Bows spiritual practice is an ancient tradition of purification, humility, and gratitude for everything present in your life. Through the exercises, by uniting the energy of heaven and earth within yourself, you will be able to release negative experiences, achieve a state of complete harmony and inner peace — and also do something meaningful: support women who have survived sexual violence during the war, and women whose loved ones are in captivity or went missing during the war.
You are invited to three hours of body and soul work:
- 108 Heart Bows — a restoration practice, an ancient tradition of purification, humility, and wholeness;
- breathing practices and kriyas in the yogic tradition;
- mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation;
- a space of silence, presence, and inner light
The idea of creating a unique charitable practice that would bring people together in support of others was born as a personal initiative of Dinara Yakubets, founder and creator of Aura Vita studio. The initiative was later joined by the Vipassana.yoga community — masters, practitioners, and partners who embraced the idea and helped bring it to life.
"This event was born from a desire to bring people together around support, compassion, and human dignity. I am sincerely grateful to the Vipassana.yoga community, the masters and practitioners who responded to our idea and embraced it. Through our combined efforts, personal practice takes on greater meaning and transforms into real help for those who need it. 108 Heart Bows is a symbol of our shared intention to support women affected by the war consequences, including sexual violence, and to remind each of them that they are worthy of respect, safety, love, and a new beginning," comments Dinara Yakubets, founder and creator of the AuraVita project.
100% of the proceeds will go to the GIDNA charitable psychological assistance project for women affected by the war, from the Future for Ukraine foundation. The event is dedicated to the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (June 19).
Date: Sunday, June 21
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Kyiv, Parkovy Exhibition and Convention Center
Participation by donation of 500 UAH or more.
Pre-registration is required on the organizers' Instagram page — Aura Vita.
Please share the event and invite your friends! Your participation is not only time for yourself but also real support for those who may find it as a source of strength.
