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New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Yoga mandirs to be set up in all district, taluk hospitals in Karnataka
BENGALURU: To expand the reach of yoga and integrate it into mainstream health care, the State Government will soon set up 'yoga mandirs' in all district and taluk hospitals, as well as community health centres, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday during the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations held in Vidhana Soudha. Rao also mentioned that Mysuru is being proposed as the country's first 'yoga district', with the goal of ensuring that at least one person in every household regularly practices yoga. 'A proposal to declare Mysuru a yoga district has already been submitted to the Centre. Ashtanga Yoga, which has deep roots in the state, will be given special emphasis,' he said. This year's state-wide Yoga Day celebrations, led by the Ayush department, saw more than five lakh people participate in mass demonstrations held at over 10,000 locations. Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot inaugurated the celebrations at Vidhana Soudha, where over 5,000 people performed yoga alongside other government officials. Various programmes such as 'yoga park', 'yoga dhanush', 'green yoga', 'yoga mahakumbha', and 'yoga sanyoga' were held to mark the day. Under the Yoga Dhanush programme, five lakh people were trained in yoga protocols, and steps are being taken to implement these in 5,000 schools across Karnataka.
New Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Arrangements made by Karnataka for 5 lakh persons to perform yoga on June 21: Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
BENGALURU: Arrangements are made by the state for 5 lakh persons for the International Day of Yoga celebrations held with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' on June 21. Nearly 5,000 persons will take part in the state-level celebration that will be held in front of Vidhana Soudha grand steps, from 6 am to 8 am. Along with the yoga gurus, Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will take part in the yoga program, said Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Sharing details about the program here on Tuesday, Gundu Rao said 'Healthy life is possible through regular yoga practice. Union government has decided to celebrate Yoga Sangama in one lakh locations across the country, under which arrangements have been made to hold yoga programs at 10,000 locations across Karnataka." 'Yoga Sangama' program will be held in more than 300 AYUSH health centres at every village, zilla and district level, he said. He said steps are taken to declare cultural city Mysuru as the 'yoga district' of the state, under which atleast one person from each family knows yoga. Through the Yoga Dhanush program, 5 lakh people across the state have already been taught the yoga protocol. Steps have been taken to implement the yoga protocol in 5,000 schools. A program called Yoga Mahakumbha has been organised in Mysuru, the Minister said. Rao said that in the last week of June, a national symposium on the topic 'Role of Yoga in One World, One Health' will be held at University of Mysore, with national yoga experts taking part. He added that a yoga symposium will be held at NIMHANS in July first week. "Over the past three years, Akshar's International Yoga Day celebrations have drawn worldwide attention by setting multiple Guinness World Records through inclusive, community-based events open to people from all walks of life—students, professionals, defence personnel, foreign nationals, and more. We are set to make history once again with 12 new Guinness World Records, further amplifying yoga's global influence and reaffirming India's position as a global leader in this timeless discipline', according to a press release from Akshar. They said there will be wide spectrum of participants from 30 countries, personnel from the armed and police force, students, specially abled among others.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day: Over 3,000 expected to participate in mass yoga session in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
To mark International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21, over 3,000 people, including yoga experts, are expected to participate in a synchronised mass yoga demonstration session in front of the Vidhana Soudha from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday. This session will be in line with the Union AYUSH Ministry's 'Yoga Sangama' initiative, under which synchronised mass yoga sessions are planned at over one lakh locations across India on June 21. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, apart from several film actors, will participate in the Vidhana Soudha event. Addressing presspersons after releasing Yoga Day posters on Tuesday, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said all participants would follow the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). 'This year's theme 'Yoga for one earth, one health' highlights yoga's role in promoting physical, mental, and environmental well-being, aligning with global calls for sustainability and unity,' he said. The promotional programmes include 'Yoga Dhanush', 'Yoga Unplugged', 'Green Yoga', 'Yogadhyana', and 'Yoga Sangama'. While 'Yoga Dhanush' and 'Yoga Unplugged' are being conducted across the State, the remaining programmes will be rolled out in due course at the district level, Mr. Gundu Rao said. About 5,000 people are expected to participate in separate yoga demonstration sessions to be held in every district as part of the Yoga Day events. Seminars on yoga and its benefits on health will be held in the University of Mysore, NIMHANS, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, and Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences in the last week of June. That apart, awareness jathas and human chains will also be organised as part of the Yoga Day events, the Minister said. Proposal to declare Mysuru as 'Yoga district' The State has sent a proposal to the Centre urging that Mysuru district be declared as 'Yoga district'. Under this, at least one member of each household in this district will learn and practice yoga. This year, a massive yoga session under the title 'Yoga Mahakumba' will be held on the Mysuru palace premises and about 15,000 people are expected to participate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had led the Yoga Day celebrations at the Mysuru palace in 2022, and the venue is one of the iconic platforms to promote not only yoga but also Mysuru tourism.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Yoga activities launched in Dharwad dist
Hubballi: As part of International Yoga Day on June 21, a week-long series of yoga activities was launched in the district. Under the theme of 'Yoga for One Earth One Health', the AYUSH department launched five programmes — Yoga Sangam, Yoga Meditation, Yoga Dhanush, Green Yoga and Yoga Unplugged — in the district. The ministry of AYUSH launched the 'Y-Break' app, which provides guided yoga routines to help individuals de-stress and refocus during their workday. A 5-minute yoga practice began at govt offices such as Head Post Office, Ayurvedic College and Homeopathic College in Hubballi. These routines include simple asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and dhyana (meditation). District AYUSH officer Ganesh Kabade told TOI that the department is organising competitions, activities and educational campaigns to increase enthusiasm for yoga among the younger generation. These include yoga reels competition, yoga poster competition, yoga quiz competition and yoga essay competition. Dr Shashidhar Talakal, medical officer at AYUSH department, said the Green Yoga programme has been planned to be organised with the forest department. A plantation drive and yoga practice will be organised at the forest department office in Dharwad. Ashok Akkeri, assistant administrative officer, said the department has 18 yoga instructors to organise camps and yoga practice. Regular yoga is carried out at Ayushman health centres at Tegur, Shirur and Nigadi Village. The event at Kelgeri Lake is getting a good response as many are participating in yoga. Bhimappa Laddi, yoga instructor at the AYUSH department, said yoga brings the body and mind together and is built on three elements: movement, breathing, and meditation. Everyone should practice yoga, he said.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Rehearsal held ahead of International Yoga Day to be celebrated on June 21
Hundreds of yoga practitioners took part in the rehearsal on the Mysuru palace premises on Sunday ahead of the main event of International Day of Yoga to be held on June 21 at the same venue. Braving the inclement weather and intermittent drizzle, the rehearsal followed the standard protocol issued by the Union government. Nearly 3,000 persons cutting across all age groups participated in the reheasal, which was held from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. The event was organised by the district administration and Mysuru Zilla Panchayat in association with the Department of Ayush. The district administration has set a target of drawing 15,000 participants for the Yoga Day event on June 21 and preparations by way of practice, publicity, and other yoga-related events are being held since June 1. The authorities had chalked out a 21-day plan in the run-up to the main event, and these are being held as per schedule, according to officials. The curtain raiser was held on June 1 at Lalitha Mahal Palace grounds and was followed by various promotional events, including Yoga Dhanush and Yoga Unplugged, with performance at various institutions to create greater interest in public in taking part in the Yoga Day event on June 21. The district administration has joined hands with various associations including the Mysuru Yoga Federation, JSS Institutions, yoga organisations in the city for the smooth conduct of this year's event. While the main yoga day event will be held at the palace, various institutions and organisations will conduct the event and perform yoga as per the standard protocol issued by the government. Incidentally, the Mysuru palace was the venue for the lead Yoga Day celebrations in 2022 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. In the days ahead, there will be a slew of publicity and demonstration of yoga in various schools and colleges so that more youngsters are drawn to the practice of yoga and incorporate it as part of their lifestyle. This year's theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', underlining the vital role of yoga in promoting a holistic well-being and harmony with environment. The city, which is known to be a yoga hub and draws students from all over the world, has spanned scores of yoga institutions, catering to the growing demand, and most of the institutions will send representatives to participate in the main event.
