In June, a workshop on astrology, Ayurvedic naturopathy, and yoga was held in Cosenza. The workshop was organized by the Alone ETS ODV Cosenza Italia association and S.M Yoga (Vrindavan India). The workshop was held in English and Hindi with Italian translation. The conference was sponsored by the Regional Council of Calabria and ISKCON – International Society for Krishna Conciousness Italy. The first day was dedicated entirely to the Abhisheka ceremony, through Bhakti Yoga – the Yoga of Devotion.

It is a purification ritual in which sacred liquids (water, honey, yogurt, ghee, and milk) were poured over the statues of Radha and Krishna. On this occasion, Balmukunda Shastri, an Ayurvedic physician and Yoga Master, officiated the “Pran Pratishta” ritual together with the “pujari” Venu Gopal Dasa of ISKCON Medolago (BG). The meeting focused on the four main paths of Yoga, known as Karma Yoga—the Yoga of Action, Raja Yoga—the Royal Yoga, Jnana Yoga—the Yoga of Knowledge, and Bhakti Yoga—the devotional Yoga that involves prayer and the pursuit of an intimate relationship with the Divine. Dr. Balmukund Shastri praised the quality work carried out by the Alone association, which offers services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people, working for social inclusion and combating migrant poverty.