Mass Yoga demonstration held at Mahanandi
Mahanandi: As part of the State government's prestigious month-long Yoga Andhra initiative, a grand yoga event was conducted at the sacred precincts of Mahanandi, with over 2,000 participants on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by lighting the ceremonial lamp by Nandyal District Collector G Raja Kumari and Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan.
Speaking on the occasion, Raja Kumari emphasized the significance of incorporating yoga into daily life to attain physical well-being and mental peace. She noted that this state-wide initiative, launched in the run-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, is being implemented under the slogan 'Yoga for One Earth – One Health.'
She highlighted the health benefits of regular yoga practice and reiterated the State Government's vision to ensure a happy and healthy population by 2047 under the Swarnandhra mission. She said the Yoga Andhra campaign is being held across key tourist and spiritual sites such as Srisailam, Mahanandi, Ahobilam, Belum Caves, and Pacharla Jungle Camp through well-structured planning.
Speaking at the event, Joint Collector Vishnu Charan said that yoga activities are being conducted throughout the month at the village, mandal, and district levels as part of the government's directive. He added that competitions in three categories are also being organized across the district.
Earlier in the session, Yoga Guru Asha from the Ramachandra Mission and her team led participants through various yoga asanas such as Vrikshasana, Vakrasana, Setu Bandhasana, Tadasana, Uttanapadasana, Pavanamuktasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Shalabhasana, Ustrasana, Padahastasana, and Dandasana.
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