In Jammu and Kashmir, thousands of Yoga enthusiasts today participated in the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations across all 10 districts of Kashmir Valley. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the celebrations at the main venue at SK International Convention Centre, located on the banks of the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar.

 

Multiple Yoga sessions were also held at all district headquarters, health centres, schools, colleges and other institutions throughout the Union Territory, where thousands of participants performed various Asanas in line with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that adopting Yoga in a daily routine is key to a healthy lifestyle. 

 

He described Yoga as an invaluable treasure of ancient Indian heritage that harmonises mind and body, bridges humanity with nature, and promotes holistic health. The LG said that, inspired by India, Yoga has become a global movement inspiring millions towards achieving a healthy body and a stress-free mind.

 

He added that amid rising stress and modern challenges, Yoga offers a ray of hope and urged the people to commit to wellness by making Yoga part of their daily routine. He said Yoga has the power to heal and rehabilitate drug addicts, playing a vital role in initiatives like Nasha Mukt Bharat by fostering a drug-free and healthier India.