International Yoga Day observed in Aizawl

Along with the rest of the world, the Yoga enthusiasts in Mizoram joined the celebration of the 10th International Yoga Day at Hawla indoor stadium in Aizawl on Friday morning.  State Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati graced the event and also partook in the Yoga protocol along with lady Governor Dr Jayashree Kambhampati. The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Yoga for self and society. Speaking on the occasion, Kambhampati expressed his delight in witnessing such a diverse gathering, unified in the appreciation and practice of yoga.He enlightened the gatherings on the benefits of yoga practice in day-to-day life to promote a healthier and happier society.

The Governor spoke about how Yoga originated in India to transcend cultural boundaries to become a global phenomenon and how it embodies the very essence of harmony and peace, which is the need of the hour in the context of the global scenario. He also advocated that Yoga is not just a set of physical exercises, but a holistic approach to health and well-being for the individual, which positively affects the society. State chief secretary Renu Sharma, who was the guest of honour at the event, emphasized to the NCC Cadets and the participants the role of yoga in maintaining work-life balance and reducing stress in today’s fast-paced world.Sharma also endorsed the practice of Yoga for achieving peace, harmony, health and to help to have a deeper connection with our bodies.

In the Yoga Protocol, the participants, led by six seasoned yoga instructors from Ministry of AYUSH, performed various asanas promoting flexibility, strength, and inner peace.Apart from the special invitees and the Yoga enthusiasts, the NCC cadets of 1 Mizo battalion, 1 Mizo Air SQN and 20 Mizo battalion NCC along with their commanding officers and Instructors attended the event organised under the aegis of NER Directorate and Group headquarters Silchar. As reported, there are at present 12 Yoga Instructors under the Directorate of AYUSH, who are posted at 8 district hospitals, Civil Hospital Aizawl, Integrated AYUSH hospital at Thenzawl, and the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) in Aizawl.