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Deccan Herald
03-07-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
Shalini International School blends yoga, environmental awareness
Shalini International School, Channarayapatna, celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day under the theme Harit Yoga on June 21. The event featured tree planting and inspiring talks by Arun Kumari, President of the Law Bar Association and Civil Judge; Kusuma V, Senior Civil Judge; and Yatish, Chief Officer of the Municipality. Environmentalist C N Ashok led a large group of students in yoga with the slogan 'One World, One Health.'
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh leads Mizoram in celebrating International Day of Yoga 2025
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], June 21 (ANI): Mizoram joined the global community in observing the 11th International Day of Yoga, themed 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', with a significant event held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl on Saturday. The ceremony, attended by approximately 700 yoga practitioners, was led by Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), accompanied by Lady Governor Bharti Singh. Organised by the National AYUSH Mission and the Directorate of AYUSH, the event exemplified unity and a commitment to holistic well-being. While addressing the gathering on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), expressed his appreciation for the increasing number of people worldwide who continue to embrace yoga, a practice that originated in India and has now spread globally, transcending borders and cultures. The annual observance of the International Day of Yoga is a matter of pride and a significant recognition for India, he added. He further highlighted that yoga promotes overall well-being by harmonising the body, mind and spirit and that different forms of yoga exercises are designed to enhance both physical and mental health in their unique ways. The Governor elaborated on the significance and practice of yoga, stating that it encompasses physical fitness, stress relief, and mental clarity in a meaningful way. He noted that practising yoga correctly not only leads to good health but also cautioned that improper practice could have negative effects. He urged yoga enthusiasts to continue learning from experts and practitioners under the AYUSH Ministry. He also lauded Mizoram's impressive Air Quality Index, noting that its pristine environment fosters health and happiness, creating an ideal setting for promoting yoga in the years to come. The event featured a live telecast of the Prime Minister's address from Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which inspired attendees. Participants then engaged in the Common Yoga Protocol, guided by expert instructors, performing a series of exercises to promote physical and mental wellness. Dr. SR Ngurchamliana, Director of Hospital & Medical Education, Health & Family Welfare Department, concluded the event with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude for the collective participation. The Ministry of AYUSH designated ten signature events for International Day of Yoga 2025, with Mizoram hosting two: Yoga Sangam and Harit Yoga. Yoga Sangam showcased widespread participation, highlighting yoga's unifying appeal, while Harit Yoga integrated wellness with environmental conservation through tree-planting and cleanliness initiatives. Across the state, tree-planting activities were conducted, with the Directorate of AYUSH distributing medicinal plant saplings to promote a sustainable future. The theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' emphasised not only personal health but also environmental stewardship, advocating for a harmonious relationship with nature. Celebrations extended across Mizoram's districts, with tailored events at District Hqrs., Hospitals, Health and Wellness Centres, educational institutions, organisations and government departments, reflecting the state's dedication to this global initiative. (ANI)
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
International Yoga Day: Goa govt plans sessions at 15,000 locations
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Goa will see its biggest-ever International Yoga Day celebrations this year on June 21. Yoga sessions have been planned in every school, college, police station, fire station, panchayat, govt office and primary health centre in the state. He said that yoga will be performed at 10,000 to 15,000 locations across Goa, including public places like bus stands and sports complexes. 'We will ensure that not a single village is left without a yoga session being conducted there on the day. I call on every person to at least make it the start of their yoga journey. Those working on the day can observe yoga breaks, yoga at the workplace, yoga at the chair, yoga for workaholic protocols. Yoga can be performed using the protocol even while sitting in a chair,' said Sawant. Every yoga event held on the day by any person in the state should be registered on the central Yoga Sangam portal so that the real extent of Yoga Day celebrations held in Goa is visible, he said. The CM said that the directorate of higher education conducts yoga through Art of Living instructors for its staffers every day and said that the state wants to see more govt offices incorporating this practice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'It will help reduce non-communicable diseases if one observes day-to-day practice. We have a target of conducting yoga at 10,000 to 15,000 locations,' said Sawant. The state-level event, where hundreds will perform yoga at one location, will be held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium for common yoga protocol from 6am to 8am, where the PM's speech will also be telecast live, said the CM. The department of sports and youth affairs has also organised yoga sessions at 11 taluka locations at the different sports complexes. The theme for this year's Yoga Day is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' to protect Mother Earth and health. Aayush Goa state deputy director Dr Meenal Joshi said that her department will be holding Harit Yoga sessions at beautiful locations like plantations and iconic locations. 'Yoga sessions for divyang, children, senior citizens, and marginalised sections will be held at schools and senior citizen homes, etc. During Harit Yoga sessions, we will also be distributing herbal plants,' said Joshi. Isha Foundation will hold sessions for the Indian Navy at Verem and Vasco, police stations at Calangute and Anjuna, Sanjay School for Special Children, for Goa Shipyard and municipality staff in Margao, among others, said their representative. Yogasana Sports Association will hold power yoga competitions like handstand walk competition, contests to hold yoga poses over an extended time, and Suryanamaskar competition for higher secondary school students. Brahmakumari Vanita said that her organisation will hold yoga sessions at the Goa State Pollution Control Board and Colvale Central Jail, among others. 'In Goa, 26% of the population is diabetic and this figure could touch 50% in the next decade or so. Daily practice of yoga can keep us safe from these diseases. Last year, 604 programmes were organised by us on Yoga Day. This year we will cross that figure. Special yoga programmes for women in four talukas will also be organised by us,' said Bharat Swabhiman Trust's Kamlesh Bandekar. Goa Council of Ayurveda and Other Allied Systems of Medicine's Dr Sneha Bhagwat said they will hold yoga sessions at Selaulim Dam. Dr Anura Bale said Gomantak Ayurveda College, Shiroda, will hold a yoga session at Goa Medical College.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Uttar Pradesh government to set up yoga parks across state to promote daily practice
In a bid to integrate yoga into daily life and promote regular community participation, the Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious plan to set up yoga parks across the state. These parks will be developed in collaboration with local bodies, including municipalities and gram panchayats, said a government spokesperson on Tuesday. According to the plan, three yoga parks will be established in districts with divisional headquarters, and two parks will be developed in all other districts. District magistrates have been directed to identify appropriate locations and submit proposals in coordination with the urban development department. The parks will include facilities such as trained yoga instructors, open gyms, resting spaces, clean drinking water, and adequate lighting. The state government is set to celebrate the upcoming 11th International Yoga Day (June 21) not just as a one-day event but as a week-long festival promoting social and environmental awareness. The campaign is centered around two key themes — youth participation and environmental sustainability — and is being driven by two innovative initiatives: 'Yoga Unplugged' and 'Harit Yoga', said the spokesperson. Yoga Unplugged is a state-level initiative designed to actively engage youth in yoga through creative, competitive, and social media-driven formats. The campaign is being run across government AYUSH colleges, vocational training institutes, universities, and degree colleges — with the goal of connecting lakhs of students to the cause. Besides, the Harit Yoga campaign reflects chief minister Yogi Adityanath's commitment to environmental stewardship. It aims to blend the discipline of yoga with a message of nature conservation, spreading the idea that 'true yoga is the harmony of self-discipline and environmental protection'.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Yoga Day prep stresses youth participation
Lucknow: This year's World Yoga Day is being marked by two campaigns. 'Yoga Unplugged' is aimed at youth participation in the event, while 'Harit Yoga', focuses on environmental sustainability. Yoga Day is on Jun 21 but is marked by week-long activities in the state. A major initiative will be to popularise yoga as a way of life, for which yoga parks are being developed across the state, with participation of local bodies such as municipalities and gram panchayats. A govt spokesperson said three yoga parks will be developed in districts with divisional headquarters and two in all other districts. District magistrates have been instructed to identify suitable sites, formulate plans in coordination with department of urban development and forward plans to govt. "Each park will be developed with a green, clean and peaceful environment, accessible to all sections of society. The parks will include facilities such as trained yoga instructors, open gyms, resting spaces, clean drinking water and adequate lighting. The aim is to create inclusive public spaces where citizens of all ages, including senior citizens, women and youth, can gather for regular yoga practice," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New York: New Windows Available If You Own A Home In These Zip Codes Smart Lifestyle Trends Learn More Undo Meanwhile, under 'Yoga Unplugged', govt will organise creative, competitive and social media-driven events to ensure youth participation. The campaign is being run across govt AYUSH colleges, vocational training institutes, universities, and degree colleges in a bid to reach out to students directly. Events under the programme will include elocution contests on benefits of yoga and mental well-being, live yoga demonstrations by students showcasing various asanas and meditation techniques, rangoli, debate and poster-making contests highlighting relevance of yoga, award ceremonies to honour top performers at the state level and social media promotion of events, visuals and results using hashtags like #YogaUnplugged. Harit Yoga campaign will strive to bring together discipline of yoga with conservation of nature, spreading the idea that "true yoga is harmony of self-discipline and environmental protection". The message will be reinforced through open-air yoga sessions at scenic natural sites like riverbanks, lakesides, parks, and Amrit Sarovars, plantation drives at every yoga gathering, cleanliness campaigns before and after yoga events by students and local residents, and community involvement through participation by panchayats, local bodies, NSS/NCC cadets and school children.
