Practising yoga daily is vital for physical and mental health, says Chittoor District Collector
As part of the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations, the Chittoor district administration organised a mega yoga event at the District Police Training College grounds here on Friday. About 5,000 participants, including government officials and the public, took part in the event.
Addressing the participants, District Collector Sumit Kumar highlighted the importance of yoga for personal well-being. 'Practising yoga should be a regular feature in everyone's life, irrespective of age. Yoga is capable of making one rich physically and mentally, and it will also phenomenally reduce the medical expenses,' he said.
'The State government had instructed the districts to organise yoga camps between May 21 and June 21. Chittoor district has been given six such events. The forthcoming camps will be conducted at Penumuru, Puligundu, Chowdepalle, Boyakonda, Naniyala and Kangundi Fort in Kuppam,' he said.
He said that from June 1, as many as 500 master trainers would impart training to 6,000 individuals across the district, and they in turn would promote yoga awareness at the grassroots level, particularly targeting the rural areas till June 20.
'By making yoga a daily routine in life, one can successfully reduce stress, and improve the functioning of the vital organs, besides the mental health,' the Collector said.
District Medical and Health Officer D.T. Sudha Rani, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Ravi Kumar Naidu, District Fire Officer Peddireddy, and senior officials of various government departments took part in the Yoga camp.
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