From homes to stadiums and parks to malls: Noida bends towards wellness on Yoga Day

Time of India

4 hours ago

Noida: The cities of Noida and Ghaziabad witnessed overwhelming public participation on the 11th International Yoga Day, celebrated on Friday under the theme 'One Earth for One Health'.
Residents gathered in large numbers across parks, stadiums, residential societies, offices, and hospitals, embracing yoga for physical and mental well-being.
In Noida, the main event was held at Noida Stadium, Sector 21A, led by minister-in-charge Brijesh Singh, principal secretary of tourism, culture and charitable works Mukesh Kumar Meshram, and district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma. Thousands joined a mass yoga session conducted by trained instructors.
Brijesh Singh also planted saplings at the venue, promoting environmental awareness.
Ghaziabad's central event took place at IMS Dasna, with deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya as the chief guest. Organised by the District Administration and Civil Defense, the event saw huge participation from government officials, residents, and civil society.
A live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address was screened at both venues.
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"Yoga is not just a physical activity; it is a sadhana that strengthens the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family," he said.
District magistrate Verma emphasized the widespread outreach: "Inspired by the Prime Minister and chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Yoga Day was observed across the district—from stadiums to homes. Yoga must become a part of our daily lives for a healthier nation."
Residential sectors in Noida, including 28, 35, 46, 55, 62, 105, and 7X, hosted enthusiastic community sessions.
In Sector 46, RWA president Vijay Kumar Rana shared, "We had a vibrant turnout. Yoga T-shirts and fruit refreshments added to the spirit." One of the largest gatherings occurred at Shivalik Park, where over 5,000 people participated in a mega session organised by the Vishwa Jain Organisation.
Corporate and medical institutions also joined the celebrations. DLF Mall of India, Noida Child PGI, and GIMS hosted sessions for employees and students.
At GIMS, director Dr Rakesh Gupta noted the distribution of tablets under the Swami Vivekanand Digishakti Scheme and basic life support training for staff. To complement the yoga activities, Arogya India Wellness Center organized a free health check-up camp at Noida Stadium, reinforcing the day's message of holistic health and wellness.
Meanwhile in Delhi, over 2,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at Kartavya Path, their voices rising in unison with the chant of 'Om'.
International Yoga Day 2025 unfolded as a vibrant display of unity and mindfulness, organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The morning began with a live telecast of the Prime Minister's address from Visakhapatnam, which set the tone for the 11th edition of the celebration.
In the presence of Union health minister JP Nadda and NDMC vice-chairman, Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the session was led by Acharya Pragya Sagar in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.
Addressing the crowd, Nadda said, "People around the world are doing yoga to stay healthy, and more and more people have started practising yoga in the past ten years."
NDMC made seamless arrangements across eight locations, including mobile toilets, healthcare services, and drinking water. Additionally, yoga protocol events were organised at NDMC Old Age Home and Working Women's Hostel, among other venues.