• Events mark collective yoga demonstration, overwhelming participation

ANANTNAG: With the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', the 12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm and widespread participation today across district Anantnag.  The main district level function was organized by the department of AYUSH, in collaboration with the district administration, at Sports Stadium, Anantnag.

Led by Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, the mega event was attended by DIG SKR, Javid Iqbal Matoo, SSP, Amod Ashok Nagpure, ADC, Vikas Ahlawat, ACR, Tariq Ahmad Malik, CMO, DySP HQ, DSWO, DAO, DEPO, DYSSO and other district/sectoral officers.

 The celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, civil society members, local residents, volunteers besides officials from various departments, including Health, AYUSH, Youth Services & Sports, Education, NCC, and several degree colleges.

The event marked a huge turnout and a vibrant display of unity, discipline, and wellness through yoga practices. Participants collectively performed a series of asanas and breathing exercises, underscoring the significance of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental clarity, and emotional stability. They also reaffirmed their commitment towards a fit, healthy and drug free society.

Notably, three major events were held at Pahalgam, Kokernag and Verinag while as Yoga sessions were also organised at multiple locations of the district, with active involvement from officials, educational institutions, volunteers and members of the general public.

The observance of the day with overwhelming and 'whole of society' participation reinforced the need to incorporate yoga into daily routines for better health, inner peace, and overall well-being.

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