YOGA teachers from Harrow will be holding an event later this month in aid of charity.

Anjina Vekaria and Jaina Mistry-Patel are doing a Yoga Mala challenge in aid of St Luke’s Hospice, based in Kenton, on Sunday, June 26, as part of celebrations for the International Day of Yoga.

People of all abilities are welcomed to take part in the event, which will be held at Whitefriars School and involves participants completing 108 sun salutations, a set of 10 yoga poses combined to make a flowing sequence.

Ms Vekaria, a former trustee of the hospice, sees the challenge as a good way to raise money for the hospice whilst also offering people a fun way of improving their health and wellbeing.

“I’m passionate about volunteering and spreading the benefits of yoga within the local community,” she said.

“St Luke’s performs an important role in the community free of charge and does its work with utmost dignity and pays special attention to patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

“I know the hospice relies on fundraising for over £3 million each year so I wanted to continue helping through my love of yoga and collaborating with other yoga teachers to organise this event.”

The teachers are aiming to take participants through a creative journey involving dance, martial arts and different styles of yoga.

Tickets are £30 and can be booked at www.stlukes-hospice.org/idy