Various organisations celebrate yoga day in Belagavi

Members of various institutions celebrated yoga day with enthusiasm and sportsman spirit in Belagavi on Friday.

Members of various institutions celebrated yoga day with enthusiasm and sportsman spirit in Belagavi on Friday.

On Friday, Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre observed yoga day at Belagavi with a series of activities and sessions aimed at promoting holistic health through yoga. The event was conducted with fervour and enthusiasm and highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being.

The event commenced with an inaugural session by Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee. He emphasised the significance of yoga in maintaining physical fitness and enhancing mental resilience. Soldiers and their families enthusiastically participated in yoga asanas and meditation exercises, demonstrating their commitment to adopting healthy lifestyles. The opportunity was also exploited to introduce and spread awareness of yoga to school children wherein sessions were conducted at Army Public School in Belagavi.

The sessions covered a wide range of yoga practices, including Hatha yoga, Pranayama, and meditation techniques, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of yoga’s multifaceted benefits including its stress-relieving properties, offering them practical tools to manage stress and maintain resilience in their daily lives.

The Indian Army remains committed to promoting health and wellness initiatives among its personnel and their families. Events like the International Yoga Day celebration serve as a testament to the Army’s dedication towards fostering a healthy and resilient community, said a release.

MP-elect Jagadish Shettar gave a call to youth to practice yoga daily for a healthy and long life.

Man has become a victim of many diseases due to modern stress, adulterated food, laborless life, misuse of scientific tools, he said. Yoga is not limited to India now. Yogis of our country are teaching in China. He praised this as a great tribute to the cultural heritage of the country.