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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Yoga Park inaugurated at NMPA to promote wellness
Mangaluru: A Yoga Park was inaugurated in the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) residential colony within the port premises by Sushma Akkaraju, president, NMP Mahila Samaj, in the presence of the chairman, deputy chairperson, and CVO. Developed to promote health and wellness within the port community, the park features a dedicated walking track and a spacious open area for yoga, providing a peaceful environment for daily practice. All participants enthusiastically performed yoga as per the common yoga protocol under the 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, one of the 10 signature events of IDY 2025 introduced by the ministry of AYUSH. To build awareness and enthusiasm ahead of the main event, NMPA conducted a weeklong range of wellness activities in the port and nearby schools and colleges. These included Y-Break Yoga sessions for employees, daily morning and evening yoga routines for employees and schoolchildren, a special session on 'Yogic Lifestyle and Relaxation Techniques', and a yoga session for college students. The event concluded with a collective resolve to adopt yoga as a daily discipline and a step towards building a healthier and more mindful workforce. The NMPA celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo AV Ramana, chairman, NMPA, presided over the function and inaugurated the event along with S Shanthi, deputy chairperson, and Padmanabhachar K, IOFS, CVO, NMPA. 1,500 Alva's students join Yoga Sangama event As part of the IYD celebrations, Alva's Education Foundation's Alva's Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences College, in collaboration with the National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune, organised 'Yoga Sangama-2025' at the Vidyagiri Nudisiri Vedike on Friday. Around 1,500 students from various institutions of Alva's Education Foundation participated in a 45-minute mass yoga demonstration, following the common yoga protocol. The programme was part of a nationwide initiative conducted simultaneously at over one lakh locations across the country.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga India's greatest contribution to the World: Pro-Chancellor H.S. Ballal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated the International Day of Yoga on Saturday, June 21, under the global theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' at Manipal. The event commenced with a yoga practice session guided by K. Annapoorna, professor and head, Division of Yoga, MAHE. Participants engaged in guided yoga asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques aimed at improving the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. MAHE Pro-Chancellor H.S. Ballal said yoga was one of India's the greatest contributions to the world, timeless in its wisdom and more relevant today. MAHE believes that celebrating yoga would help reaffirm the cultural legacy and inspire future generations to embrace yoga not just as a practice, but as a way of life. Vice-Chancellor Lt. Gen. M.D. Venkatesh, Pro Vice-Chancellor Sharath K. Rao, Registrar P. Giridhar Kini and others were present. Philanthropist Indira Ballal and Dr. Rao felicitated individuals, including Ganesh Bhat, Prasanna Hedge, Akhila Shetty, Namitha Rao and Swati Pai, for their contributions to Yoga. M. Sc. Yoga Therapy students demonstrated therapeutic and scientific dimensions of Yoga. SDM Ayurveda College Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Centre, Udupi celebrated the event in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi in the college premises. Ayush Ministry Ayurveda Advisor Kaustubh Upadhyay inaugurated the Yoga Sangama and explained Ministry's 10 key initiatives to promote Yoga. Udupi City Municipal Council President Prabhakar Poojary, MLAs Yashpal Suvarna and Gurme Suresh Shetty, former MP K. Virupaksha, College Principal K V Mamatha, Chief Medical Superintendent S Nagaraj and others were present. Eom
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
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Assam: Health Minister reviews preparedness for International Day of Yoga
Dispur: Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal conducted a virtual meeting with all District Commissioners and Co-District Commissioners on Wednesday to assess their readiness for the upcoming International Day of Yoga . Dr. P. Ashok Babu, Commissioner and Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, and Ms. Indranoshi Das, Director, AYUSH, Assam, attended the meeting. In his address, the Minister emphasised that yoga is not only for June 21, but should be practised daily throughout the year. He urged all district officials to conduct awareness activities and promote yoga as an essential part of daily life. He added that the celebration of IDY should be transformed from a routine event into a vibrant public festival that involves every section of society. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated globally on June 21 every year. The date was chosen because it marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the release, this year, the 11th International Day of Yoga will be observed with the theme " Yoga for One Earth , One Health," which underlines the deep connection between personal well-being and the planet's health. The state-level central celebration of IDY 2025 in Assam will be held in Salbari, Baksa district. The venue was jointly reviewed by the Director of AYUSH and the Deputy Commissioner of Baksa. As stated in the release, the Chief Minister later approved it for the main celebration on June 21. All district administrations have been directed to extend full support and ensure wide public participation and visibility for the event. Alongside the central celebration, district and co-district level programs will be organised across all 35 districts of Assam. These include yoga demonstrations, awareness drives, cultural programs, and competitions. Schools, colleges, panchayats, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will be crucial in engaging people at the grassroots level. As part of the grand celebration of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Ministry of AYUSH is launching several transformative initiatives to deepen public engagement and global outreach. A synchronised mass yoga demonstration called Yoga Sangama will take place at 1,00,000 locations across the globe, aiming to set a new world record. Strengthening international collaboration, Yoga Bandhan will see partnerships with 10 countries to host yoga sessions at iconic global landmarks. To promote long-term community engagement, 1,000 Yoga Parks will be developed nationwide. Inclusivity will be a key focus through Yoga Samavesh, offering special yoga programs for Divyangjan, senior citizens, children, and marginalised groups. A long-term impact review titled Yoga Prabhava will assess the role of yoga in public health over the past decade. The Yoga Connect Virtual Global Summit will bring together leading yoga experts and healthcare professionals worldwide. Harit Yoga will promote sustainability, combining yoga sessions with tree-planting and cleanliness drives. To attract younger generations, Yoga Unplugged will host engaging, youth-focused events and challenges. A large-scale Yoga Maha Kumbh celebration will unfold as a week-long festival at 10 locations, culminating in a central event led by the Prime Minister. The Samyogam initiative will also run for 100 days, integrating yoga practices with modern healthcare to promote holistic wellness across communities. A select number of these events will also be carried out in various parts of Assam to encourage community participation, focusing on youth and public involvement. Special countdown programs will be organised in the lead-up to June 21. A Yoga Asana Competition based on the Common Yoga Protocol will be conducted in four age groups in all districts. The District Commissioner will supervise the program and coordinate with the District Nodal Officer (AYUSH), with support from AYUSH officials and NGOs. All participants will receive certificates, and the winners will be awarded on the day of the celebration in the presence of local dignitaries. The Health Minister urged all officials to collaborate actively with educational institutions, the Armed Forces, NCC, NSS, local bodies, NGOs, and yoga organisations to ensure inclusive participation from all age groups and communities. A full-fledged media campaign will be launched soon using print, digital, and outdoor platforms to raise awareness and encourage regular yoga practice among citizens.
