DC presides over mega district-level function at Government College of Physical Education Gadoora, highlights Yoga’s role in promoting healthy living and mental well-being
GANDERBAL, JUNE 21: International Day of Yoga was celebrated in District Ganderbal with great enthusiasm and zeal and with a spirit of shared commitment towards healthy living.
The main district-level programme was held at the Government College of Physical Education (GCoPE), Gadoora and presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, along with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal, Sudhanshu Dhama, Additional District Development Commissioner, Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, district officers, students, youth and members of the general public.
The programme commenced with the live streaming of the Prime Minister’s address, followed by a demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol conducted by trained instructors. Participants actively took part in various yoga asanas and breathing exercises aimed at promoting physical fitness, mental wellness and inner balance.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted the growing relevance of Yoga in today’s fast-paced world and stressed the importance of adopting it as a regular part of daily life. He said Yoga offers a simple yet effective path towards better health, reduced stress and overall well-being, benefiting people of all age groups.
Yoga instructors and experts present on the occasion sensitized participants about the numerous benefits of Yoga, describing it as a priceless gift of India’s ancient wisdom that promotes harmony between body and mind. They emphasized its role in improving flexibility, strength, immunity and emotional well-being.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of various educational institutions, youth, officials and citizens, reflecting the district’s growing awareness about the importance of healthy lifestyle practices.
Besides the main function at GCoPE Gadoora, similar Yoga sessions were organised at Manasbal, and Sonmarg by respective development authorities, besides across all Government Offices, Colleges, Schools, and Educational Institutions, Panchayat Ghars and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs / AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres besides other public institutions, where a large number of participants joined the celebrations.
