700 yoga enthusiasts attend Mizoram event
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Aizawl: Mizoram on Saturday participated in the global celebration of the 11th
International Day of Yoga
, themed 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. An event took place at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl, attended by around 700 yoga enthusiasts and led by governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh.
The event, organised by the National AYUSH Mission and the state directorate of AYUSH, highlighted unity and a commitment to holistic health.
In his address, Singh expressed his admiration for the growing global embrace of yoga, a practice that originated in India and has now crossed international borders and cultures. "The annual observance of the International Day of Yoga is a matter of pride and a significant recognition for India," he said.
The governor emphasised that yoga promotes overall well-being by aligning the body, mind, and spirit, with various forms of yoga exercises designed to improve both physical and mental health in unique ways.
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