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BANDIPORA: International Yoga Day was observed across District Bandipora on Sunday with a series of yoga sessions and awareness programmes organized at various locations to promote physical fitness, mental well-being and a healthy lifestyle. Observed globally every year on June 21, the day highlights the importance of yoga as a holistic approach towards health, harmony and overall wellness.
The main district-level function was held at S.K. Sports Stadium Bandipora under the aegis of the AYUSH Department in collaboration with the District Administration Bandipora. In addition, yoga sessions were organized at Wullar Vantage Park and Baduab Tulail, besides other locations across the district, including Sub-Division Gurez and Sumbal, to ensure wider outreach and participation.
The live telecast of the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi from Kolkata was screened during the district-level programme. Participants watched the proceedings and joined the nationwide observance of Yoga Day, reinforcing the message of healthy living, mental well-being and holistic development through the practice of yoga.
During the programme, trained yoga instructors conducted various yoga asanas and breathing exercises in accordance with the Common Yoga Procedures. The sessions focused on creating awareness about the role of yoga in maintaining physical health, reducing stress, improving concentration and fostering a balanced lifestyle.
Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora Ajaz Ahmad Zargar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Zaffar Husson Shawl, District Information Officer Bandipora Aadil Manzoor Wani, Assistant Regional Transport Officer Bandipora, officers from various departments, students from different educational institutions and the general public participated in the district-level celebration at S.K. Sports Stadium Bandipora.
Similar programmes held at Wullar Vantage Park and Baduab Tulail also drew enthusiastic participation from local residents, officials and stakeholders. Elaborate arrangements relating to sanitation, drinking water, medical assistance, traffic management and other logistical requirements were put in place by the concerned departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrations. The observance concluded with a collective pledge to adopt yoga as a way of life and promote the message of health, wellness and harmony across society.
