Schools, colleges host events in run up to Yoga Day
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Shillong: Meghalaya is all geared up for the 11th
International Yoga Day
celebration on June 21, with the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong, conducting yoga sessions on Friday in the run-up to the event.
Union ministry of Ayush has identified NEIAH as the nodal unit to conduct various activities.
Under the theme 'Yoga for one earth, one health', the institute will organise a special event, titled 'Yoga Sangam', in collaboration with the Meghalaya Raj Bhavan at the convention hall of North Eastern Hills University here at 7 am on Saturday.
The Ri Bhoi District Yogasana Sports Association, in collaboration with the Yoga Cell of Ri Bhoi College, held events on the college campus on Friday.
Additional DC Ayushi Pradhan, in her address, said yoga is not merely a physical activity but a form of exercise that promotes holistic health. She added that yoga, recognised and practised globally, offers immense benefits for physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall lifestyle. "Health is true wealth in our lives," she added, underlining the importance of incorporating yoga into daily routines for long-term wellness.
The office of the district social welfare officer and district sankalp organised International Day of Yoga celebrations on Friday at St Xavier's Higher Secondary School at Tura, where 120 students participated. The celebration was held earlier as schools would be closed on Saturday. Senior physiotherapist at Tura Civil Hospital, Sujata Das, explained to the students various yoga postures and highlighted the importance of yoga in daily life, particularly in reducing stress.
Brand Ambassador for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao', Shano Chelsea Sangma, also emphasized the significance of yoga in her address to the students.
District Social Welfare Officer, Tura, Madonna Onasis T Sangma said that the main objective of the event was to promote a healthy lifestyle and mental well-being among the students.
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