Goa joins world in Yoga Day celebration
Panaji:
Goa joined the rest of the country and the world in marking the 11th
International Day of Yoga
, on Saturday, with a series of events across the state that saw participation from govt officials, public sector employees, civic bodies, and private organisations.
From the defence establishments at Vasco to the Selaulim dam, the message of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' echoed across the state.
Chief minister Pramod Sawant delivered the state's official message on the occasion, calling yoga 'India's timeless gift to humanity.' Describing it as a global movement that fosters health, peace, and inner balance, Sawant urged people to adopt yoga as a way of life for a healthier and brighter future.
'Yoga connects us with ourselves, with nature, and with the world,' he said.
Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai presided over a morning yoga session for the Raj Bhavan staff, including the secretary to the governor, Sanjeev Gauns Desai, at the Old Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan.
The most picturesque location to mark the day was the Selaulim Dam, where monsoon clouds hovered above the serene waters in Sanguem.
The Central Bureau of Communication, South Goa district administration, and Goa police came together to organise a 'Yoga Sangam' on the crest of the dam.
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At Vasco, Goa Shipyard Limited observed the day with employees, CISF personnel, engineers, and their families joining a morning session of yogasanas followed by talks on lifestyle disorders and stress management.
In Panaji, Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) organised a yoga session at its headquarters. The session saw active participation from MD and CEO Sandip Jacques, director of municipal administration Brijesh Manerkar, and IPSCDL staff.
As part of its centenary celebrations, Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias at Miramar hosted a special yoga session led by national yoga medallist Ashish Kumar Pal. The session drew a significant turnout from members and local residents.
The day's observances across Goa reflected a growing recognition of yoga's role in promoting physical resilience, mental clarity, and social well-being — principles that continue to guide the spirit of International Yoga Day since its inception eleven years ago.
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