Namaste! Vahle Joins WDW Cast for International Yoga Day Practice
Today is certainly a day to take a moment to exhale as it is International Day of Yoga. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle joined Walt Disney World cast members at Magic Kingdom for a pre-dawn class in front of the iconic Cinderella Castle.
“You just can’t beat sunrise in the park with friends – no better way to start the day!” said Vahle in an Instagram post this morning.
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Emmy-winning warm-up host Mark Daniel also joined the celebration to bring energy into the practice after the sun rose.
Hosting & Celebrating #InternationalDayOfYoga with the @WaltDisneyWorld wellness team #DisneyBeWell pic.twitter.com/1HKFQRvW9L
— Mark Daniel (@lol4MarkDaniel) June 21, 2021
The yoga presented today offered a challenge to both those new to the practice as well as true yogis.
Sunrise Yoga for International Yoga Day… where else could be better?? #disneybewell pic.twitter.com/OyTZzXQq5y
— Deborah Adair (@Deborah_Adair) June 21, 2021
A Be Well Yoga Tradition
The sunrise yoga certainly represents a return to normal for cast members as the team-building exercise is a long-standing tradition.
Sunrise #yoga at the #MagicKingdom! Amazing way to start the day. #WaltDisneyWorld #Disney #CastMember pic.twitter.com/muTL7schJk
— Aubrey Gravante (@aubreygravante) May 17, 2017
The Walt Disney World wellness team often works to provide yoga and other healthy living experiences for cast members throughout the year, including Disney Parks Public Relations Director Aubrey Gravante.
Exhausted but still thinking about how magical #sunrise #yoga was this morning @ #MagicKingdom! #CastMember #Disney #WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/wvJqtdMtEX
— Aubrey Gravante (@aubreygravante) May 17, 2017
Like this year, the event often gathers quite a crowd of cast members looking to unite, relax and get in touch with their breath.
Happy #InternationalYogaDay! @Disney cast members from around the world are rolling out their mats and celebrating. Show us how you’re celebrating by tweeting us with #DisneyBeWell. https://t.co/SY6L63lftA pic.twitter.com/4k6ND5gm4M
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 21, 2019
The #DisneyBeWell continues to trend this morning among cast members sharing their experiences. With the return of Magic Kingdom yoga, cast members can look forward to other wellness traditions, like the annual 5k, to return soon.
We also look forward to the return of runDisney events in the near future, including the Walt Disney World Marathon this January.
Feature Image Credit: Jeff Vahle/Instagram