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Hans India
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Kadaba yoga prodigy Akshaya Babubettu shines in capital event
Bengaluru: In a proud moment for rural Karnataka, Grade V student Akshaya Babubettu from the Government Higher Primary School in Yenekallu, Kadaba taluk, was invited as a special guest by the state government to participate in the National Yoga Day celebrations held in front of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presided over the grand event, which saw the participation of over 5,000 yoga practitioners. Akshaya was given a five-minute slot to perform live on the main stage, showcasing her exceptional yoga talent. She was accompanied by her parents and yoga instructor Sharath Margiladka, following an official invitation extended by the government. Akshaya, the daughter of Mohan Kumar and Divya from Baladi in Yenekallu village, has been undergoing training at the Nirantara Yoga Centre and has already amassed an impressive array of accolades. She has won six gold medals, one silver, and three bronze medals in various competitive yoga events, standing out for her dedication and discipline at a very young age. Among her most remarkable achievements is her entry into the World Wide Book of Records and the London Book of Records for holding the Hanumanasana pose for 50 minutes and 20 seconds, a rare accomplishment that sets her apart on the global stage. Her growing list of accolades includes a 6th-place finish at the 9th International Yoga Day Championship held in July 2023 in Koramangala, a 2nd-place win at the B.K.S. Iyengar Memorial National Yoga Championship in August 2023 in Bengaluru, and a 7th-place finish at the World Fitness Federation of Yogasana Sports in the Sub-Junior Girls category. She also holds a record in the International Yoga Book of Records for maintaining the Natarajasana pose for one full minute. She has also bagged several medals in other high-profile competitions. These include a 3rd-place win at the 15th National Yogasana Championship organized by the Yogasana Sports Federation of India, a bronze medal at the Puneeth Rajkumar Memorial State-Level Championship in Shivamogga, and gold medals in the taluk-level event at Bilinele, the Dasara State Meet in Mysuru, the state-level competitions in Moodbidri, and at the Ganga International School in Bengaluru. She also secured bronze medals at national-level events in Rajajinagar and Mysuru, and topped it all with a gold medal at the International Yoga Championship held in Dubai in May 2025. Akshaya's outstanding talent came to light during Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader's visit to Kudmaru village. Her achievements were brought to his attention by her parents, former Taluk Panchayat member Fazal Kodimbala, and local school teacher Khader. Moved by her inspiring story, Speaker Khader personally recommended her name to District In-Charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, which led to her official inclusion in the prestigious state-level event. Speaking to reporters Fazal Kodimbala said, 'It is a matter of immense pride that a government school student from a remote village has been recognized and invited by the Karnataka government to perform at such a significant occasion. Acknowledging such rural talent is vital—it gives wings to many more aspiring children from similar backgrounds.' Akshaya's participation in the Bengaluru event is not just a celebration of her achievements but a strong message about the potential that exists in rural government schools. Her story stands as a powerful testament to how talent, dedication, and timely recognition can break social and geographical barriers, allowing young children to dream big and achieve even bigger.
India Today
21-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
International Yoga Day 2025: Date, theme, history, wishes and celebrations
Every year on June 21, International Yoga Day is celebrated around the world. This is a special day focused on the ancient practice of yoga that improves physical health, peace of mind, and overall health and wellness. International Yoga Day has grown to be a global phenomenon, where millions of people join together in yoga sessions, classrooms, and awareness programs since 2015!advertisementIn 2025, yoga enthusiasts from every aspect of life will join together again to celebrate International Yoga Day to promote yoga and a balanced and healthy of every age can benefit from yoga, as it helps strengthen the body and mind; not to mention, it helps manage stress, improves flexibility, aids in concentrating, and enhances your sense of peace and overall well-being. Unfortunately, yoga is not new to the world any more, and as a result, various organisations, governments and teachers are offering and organising all types of events and activities to get individuals to incorporate yoga into everyday YOGA DAY: THEME AND SIGNIFICANCE 'Yoga for Health and Harmony'The theme for 2025 focuses on using yoga to promote physical health and mental harmony. It highlights the importance of yoga in managing stress, improving immunity, and fostering peace within individuals and FOR YOGA DAYHappy International Yoga Day! Breathe deeply, stretch gently, and live brings harmony between the mind and body. Wishing you peace and good this Yoga Day bring you balance, energy, and inner is not just exercise, it's a way of life. Happy Yoga Day!Wishing you strength, calm, and happiness this International Yoga celebrate a day that promotes wellness for all. Happy Yoga Day!Start your day with yoga and end it with gratitude. Happy International Yoga Day!Yoga is the best therapy for your mind, body, and soul. Stay healthy!May the light of yoga guide your path to a healthier the power within you. Celebrate Yoga Day with joy!10 INSPIRATIONAL YOGA QUOTES'Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.' – Bhagavad Gita'Inhale the future, exhale the past.''Yoga is not about touching your toes. "It's about what you learn on the way down.'A few minutes of yoga every day can keep stress away.''Yoga teaches us to cure what needs not to be endured and endure what cannot be cured.' – B.K.S. Iyengar'Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.''Yoga adds years to your life and life to your years.''When you listen to yourself, everything comes naturally. "It comes from inside, like a kind of will to do something.' – Vanda Scaravelli'Balance is not something you find, it's something you create.''Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, joy, and freedom.'10 THOUGHTFUL MESSAGESOn this Yoga Day, take a moment to connect with your inner is the perfect way to balance your body, mind, and come together to celebrate the gift of yoga, India's gift to the in positivity, breathe out 10 minutes of yoga can bring clarity and calm. Start choose wellness over illness. Yoga is the first yoga a habit, not just a one-day a break from stress. Step onto the mat and into this day, let's inspire the world to adopt yoga for a better brings us back to our natural state, calm, strong, and Yoga Day is more than just recognition; it is an acknowledgement of the value of balance between body, mind and spirit. As the world unites in commemorating the ancient Indian practice of yoga on June 21, 2025, it can be a great time to start or recommit to the practice of yoga. With practices that range from simple stretching to deep meditation, yoga has something for everybody. So, ending with a mat, breathe, and take advantage of the journey of health, peace, and inner Watch
