Himachal Pradesh celebrates Int'l Yoga Day
International Yoga Day
celebrations on Saturday, declaring that it was not related to any religion, but a holistic approach to health and consciousness.
"People across the world have adopted yoga for physical health and now increasingly for spiritual awakening.
Yoga is not just about physical postures; it is also about awakening and awareness," he said.
In commemoration of the 11th International Yoga Day, a session was organised at Raj Bhavan in Shimla. Shukla performed yoga along with other participants.
Shukla highlighted the relevance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, stating that yoga was a priceless gift designed to strengthen the body, and unite the mind and the soul
Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also performed yoga at his residence, Oak Over. He described yoga as "a scientific and spiritual path related to the totality of life". The day was also celebrated at Army Training Command (ARTRAC), with participation by all personnel and their families. The event was led by Shalini Kushwah, regional vice president of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), ARTRAC, an Ayush ministry certified yoga instructor and Art of Living faculty.
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