Week-long campaign begins in Kanpur ahead of Int'l Yoga Day
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Kanpur: Emphasising the importance of good health for a fulfilling life, district Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh on Sunday inaugurated Yoga Week in the city ahead of the 11th
International Yoga Day
(June 21).
The event, held at Nana Rao Park in Phoolbagh, was jointly organised by the district administration and the Ayush department.
Speaking at the launch, Singh said, "The first happiness is a healthy body. To achieve this, regular yoga practice is essential." He encouraged the residents to make yoga a part of their daily lives for physical fitness and mental peace. The event was formally inaugurated by local MP Ramesh Awasthi, who also participated in the yoga session.
Awasthi highlighted that this year's Yoga Day theme—Yoga for One Earth, One Health—echoes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for global well-being through ancient Indian practices.
As part of the week-long campaign, yoga sessions will be held at various locations across the district from June 15 to June 21. The aim is to raise public awareness about the benefits of yoga and promote holistic health.
In his address, Awasthi also explained why June 21 is observed as International Yoga Day.
"It marks the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and holds spiritual significance in many cultures," he said, recalling the Prime Minister's proposal at the United Nations that led to the global recognition of Yoga Day.
District officials, Ayush department staff, and over 200 participants attended the inaugural session. Concluding the event, Singh urged the public to take part in the daily yoga sessions and turn out in large numbers for the main Yoga Day celebration at Green Park Stadium on June 21.
As a symbol of environmental commitment, saplings were exchanged. While the district magistrate presented one to chief guest Ramesh Awasthi, the organisers gifted one to the DM.
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