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300 ‘aqua devils' perform Jal Yoga in the backwaters of Krishna river
Vijayawada: While
International Yoga Day
was celebrated across the globe, a few enthusiasts from Vijayawada performed a special yoga in water called 'Jal Yoga'. Around 300 members of the aqua devils welfare association gathered on the Krishna River on Saturday and performed Jal Yoga in the backwaters of the Prakasam Barrage.
Gokaraju Gangaraju, former MP and vice-president of Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP), and BJP state media in-charge Pathuru Nagabhushanam also participated in Jal Yoga.
The members of Aqua Devils performed Padmasana and Shavasana floating in the waters for more than 30 minutes.
Gangaraju said that Aqua Devils is giving professional training in swimming. By combining yoga with swimming, the members mastered the art of Jal Yoga, he said, adding that it is a unique way of celebrating International Yoga Day. He urged everyone to make yoga part of their lives for healthy and happy living.
Nagabhushanam observed that yoga is our heritage and culture. It is a gift that India gave to the world. He observed that practising swimming is the best exercise.
