Ali Jaber Al-Sabah, a renowned yoga practitioner and founder of Daratma for Yoga Education, has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in the field of Yoga. The award, presented by President Droupadi Murmu, acknowledges Al-Sabah’s significant contributions to the yoga community, particularly in Kuwait and the GCC region.
Gratitude and Appreciation
Upon receiving the award, Al-Sabah expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Indian government for recognizing her work in the yoga community. She stated that she was surprised and honored to receive the award, as it acknowledged the efforts she had made to serve the yoga community, especially in Kuwait and the GCC. “I’m honored to be here in Delhi to receive the Padmashri Award. I was very surprised and very honored because I feel like all the work that I’ve done to serve the yoga community, especially in Kuwait and the GCC was recognized, so I’m very grateful for that and thankful,” she said.
A Lifetime of Learning and Service
Al-Sabah’s journey in yoga began when she learned from her grandfather and father. She started practicing yoga after giving birth and soon discovered the immense health benefits it provided for her body and mind. She emphasized the importance of yoga as a lifelong learning experience, stating that one never stops being a student of yoga. “I learned about yoga from my late grandfather. He used to be a yoga practitioner and into alternative therapies, and my father as well, it was always in the periphery. However, once I gave birth to my firstborn, I was introduced to yoga, and I felt that the health benefits for my body and my mind were immense, and it’s just a lifelong learning experience. You never stop. You’re always a student of yoga,” she said.
A Commitment to Service
Al-Sabah’s commitment to serving the yoga community and the GCC region is evident in her work. As the founder of Daratma for Yoga Education, Kuwait’s first officially licensed yoga studio, she has been working tirelessly to bridge cultural gaps and bring people together through her charitable activities. “I would like to thank the government of India and I love India and I come here often. So for me it feels like home. I’m very happy. I’m very grateful. We will serve the yoga community in Kuwait and the GCC even more, hopefully with far-reaching effects,” she said.
The Significance of the Padma Shri Award
The Padma Shri award is a prestigious recognition of an individual’s contributions to their field. Al-Sabah’s award is a testament to her dedication and commitment to serving the yoga community. The award also highlights the importance of yoga in bridging cultural gaps and bringing people together. In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated, “President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri in the field of Yoga to H.E. Shka. Shaikha Ali Jaber Al-Sabah. She is a keen yoga practitioner. She is the founder of Daratma for Yoga Education, Kuwait’s first officially licensed yoga studio. She has been working for bridging cultural gaps and bringing people together through her charitable activities.” (ANI)
Conclusion
Ali Jaber Al-Sabah’s Padma Shri award is a well-deserved recognition of her contributions to the yoga community. Her commitment to serving the community and bridging cultural gaps is an inspiration to many. As the founder of Daratma for Yoga Education, she continues to work tirelessly to promote the benefits of yoga and bring people together through her charitable activities. Key Highlights:
* Padma Shri Award presented to Ali Jaber Al-Sabah in recognition of her contributions to the yoga community. * Firstly, Al-Sabah’s journey in yoga began when she learned from her grandfather and father, and she started practicing yoga after giving birth. * Secondly, she emphasized the importance of yoga as a lifelong learning experience, stating that one never stops being a student of yoga. * Thirdly, Al-Sabah’s commitment to serving the yoga community and the GCC region is evident in her work as the founder of Daratma for Yoga Education, Kuwait’s first officially licensed yoga studio. * Lastly, the Padma Shri award is a prestigious recognition of an individual’s contributions to their field, and it highlights the importance of yoga in bridging cultural gaps and bringing people together. The Padma Shri award is a testament to Ali Jaber Al-Sabah’s dedication and commitment to serving the yoga community. Her work is an inspiration to many, and her charitable activities continue to promote the benefits of yoga and bring people together.
