Yoga enthusiasts globally mark International Day of Yoga
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2 days ago
- NDTV
Elderly Man Spotted Doing Yoga In Rain On Railway Platform, Internet Calls It "Aura Farming"
A video on Reddit has gone viral, showcasing an elderly man performing a headstand on a rainy railway platform. Despite the rain and onlookers trying to record him, the man seemed completely focused on his yoga practice. What's striking is that he was practising yoga without a mat or umbrella, completely focused on his pose. The person who recorded the video mentioned that the elderly man had been practising various yoga poses for a while, but they only managed to capture the headstand on camera. "Today, while waiting for the train saw an old man doing all kinds of yoga on the platform unaffected by rain and crowd, which was watching from another platform. Only able take shot of this one," the caption read. See the photo here: Waiting for the train and saw an old Man doing Yoga on the platform while it was raining. by u/PeepalGhost in indianrailways The video resonated with Reddit users, who praised the elderly man's calmness and focus amidst the hustle and bustle of a public railway platform. Many saw it as a quintessential example of everyday life in India, showcasing the man's dedication to his yoga practice. One person joked, "We all need such a coping mechanism before boarding a train in India." Another commented, "All I see is a person who forgot his umbrella and is keeping his head dry from the rain!" A third said, "The feeling would be out of this world, with more blood circulation going to his head." A fourth added, "Aura Farming." Notably, Yoga enjoys immense popularity in India, deeply rooted in the country's cultural, spiritual, and historical fabric. It's not just a physical exercise, but a way of life that integrates meditation, breath control, and ethical principles. Yoga is practised by millions across India, from urban to rural areas. A 2018 survey by the Ministry of AYUSH estimated that over 50% of Indian adults engage in some form of yoga or related practices, with higher participation in states like Uttarakhand, Kerala, and Maharashtra. The International Day of Yoga, declared by the UN in 2014 at India's initiative, sees massive participation, with events like mass yoga sessions in cities like New Delhi and Rishikesh drawing thousands annually.
Deccan Herald
20-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
DPS Mysore celebrates Yoga Day with community spirit
Delhi Public School, Mysore, marked the International Day of Yoga with enthusiastic participation across all grades. While nursery children performed asanas in the turf area, students of Grades 1 and 2 joined guided sessions in the bus bay. Grades 3–12 took part in a coordinated yoga session on the school ground. A group of students and staff also participated in a mass yoga event at Mysore Palace.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Wildlife Institute of India moves to stall pay of those who skipped yoga event, later backs off
DEHRADUN: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Monday issued an internal communication warning staff of possible salary deductions for failing to attend the International Yoga Day event on June 21 without prior notice - but later retracted the directive. The notice, citing "poor attendance" despite repeated reminders, said employees and researchers who skipped the Yoga Day event without approved leave would need to submit a written explanation to their reporting managers or risk having their June salaries withheld. However, within hours, the notice was withdrawn. TOI accessed the email, titled "Explanation for Absence on International Yoga Day Celebrations 2025," which read: "Please note that while WII ensures the timely disbursement of monthly salaries/emoluments to over 600 employees (including researchers), about 75 individuals participated in this important national event. In view of the above, all those who were absent on the International Day of Yoga without prior intimation are required to submit a written explanation for their absence. .. The finance officer is requested to withhold the release of the June 2025 salary until the attendance record, tour details, or valid written explanation is received and verified." WII Director Virendra Tiwari later told TOI, "No such action is being planned. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo It appears that some administrative staff, perhaps out of over-enthusiasm, went overboard with the directive." According to researchers at the institute, many staff members skipped the event, knowing that International Day of Yoga was not a mandatory observance under the ministry of environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC). WII, however, had marked the event - with activities like yoga sessions, plantation drives, cleanliness campaigns, and refreshments - as compulsory. The Dehradun-based WII, an autonomous body under MoEF&CC, has been organising Yoga Day events annually.
