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The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga Day celebrated in Mysuru
International Day of Yoga was celebrated in the backdrop of the iconic Mysuru palace in the city on June 21 with nearly 15,000 people taking part in the UN's annual event highlighting the health benefits of the ancient Indian discipline. Stakeholders, including members of various yoga organisations in Mysuru, had taken the initiative to organise a series of pre-event activities stretching for three weeks in the run-up to the programme on June 21. A salient feature of the yoga day event was the participation of children with special abilities. In his address, district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa emphasised the ancient roots of yoga in Indian tradition, and its recognition on the world stage. 'Yoga is a science gifted to the world by India. It brings harmony between the mind and body. Even allopathic doctors recommend yoga for strengthening joints and improving overall health,' he said. Mr. Mahadevappa said a country's progress depends on social harmony and health, values that yoga promotes, and added that yoga contributes to building a healthy, united, and peaceful society. Highlighting the growing relevance of yoga, he said people of any age can start learning and practising yoga to reap health benefits. 'Combining yoga with pranayam (breathing exercise) will do wonders for one's health and help manage stress,' he added. Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar highlighted Mysuru's deep connection with yoga, and described it as the 'birthplace of modern yoga'. 'Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar had brought renowned yoga master T. Krishnamacharya from Banaras to Mysuru. What was once a spiritual discipline, was made dynamic by Mr. Krishnamacharya, trained disciples like B.K.S. Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois, who took yoga to the world,' he added. He urged the people of Mysuru to take pride in this heritage and become yoga ambassadors. 'The global popularity of yoga owes much to Mysuru. Now, the world must benefit from it, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned,' he said. The event was inaugurated by lighting a lamp and blowing a conch after which the Common Yoga Protocol was followed. The theme of this year's event was Yoga for One Earth, One Health. Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, and others were present. Representatives and members of Mysuru Yoga Federation, Sri Pathanjali Yoga Shikshana Samsthe and other organisations took part in the event.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day expects to draw 15,000 participants at Mysuru palace
Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Shivaraj has urged coordination among various organisations for the smooth conduct of International Yoga Day to be held on June 21. Speaking at a preparatory meeting here on Tuesday, Mr. Shivaraj said the event will commence at 6 a.m., and directed officials to make all arrangements and ensure participants wear T-shirts and track pants apart from brining their own yoga mats. He said a rehearsal session will be held on June 15, and those who are interested can take part in it. Various institutions and organisations are part of this year's International Day of Yoga, including JSS Institution, Mysuru Yoga Federation, and training centres apart from NCC cadets and NSS students. This year, about 15,000 are expected to participate at the key venue, which is the Mysuru Palace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the yoga day celebrations from the Mysuru Palace in 2022, and the venue is one of the iconic platforms to promote not only yoga but also Mysuru tourism. The theme of this year's event is 'One Earth: One Health' and highlights yoga's role in promoting physical, mental, and environmental well-being, aligning with global calls for sustainability and unity. Mr. Shivaraj said ambulance, fire services, drinking water, and other basic amenities must be provided at the venue, and the Mysuru City Corporation should ensure cleanliness and water supply. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation was instructed to arrange buses for participants and the official also sought deployment of additional volunteers. All participants will receive certificates, said Mr. Shivaraju. The yoga day poster was also released at the meeting. Palace Board Deputy Director Subrahmanya, DDPI Javare Gowda, AYUSH officer Renuka Devi, office-bearers of the Yoga Federation, and other officials were present. Incidentally, the Department of Ayush and Federation of Yoga Organisations have launched a slew of yoga-related activities for 21 days in the run-up to the June 21 finale to be held at the Mysuru Palace. The curtain raiser was held in front of the Lalitha Mahal Palace on June 1 and the promotional programmes include Yoga Dhanush, Yoga Unplugged, Green Yoga, Yogadhyana, and Yoga Sangama. While Yoga Dhanush and Yoga Unplugged have been conducted, the remaining programmes will be rolled out in due course.
