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Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
UP government offices to implement 'yoga breaks' to combat work stress
Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will implement mandatory yoga breaks across all government offices. This decision from the UP government comes after a directive issued by the Ministry of AYUSH, which called on all government offices to take a short yoga break for employees. As per PTI, the state government order has called for the implementation of the 'Y-Break' Yoga protocol. The Y-break' is a yoga session designed for office and desk workers. The routine will last five to ten minutes and include light neck, back, and waist movements, deep breathing, and mindfulness exercises. Also Read: International Yoga Day 2025: Why is Yoga Day celebrated on June 21? Know this year's theme, history and significance The aim of introducing these yoga breaks for employees is to reduce work-stress and ensure the healthier work environment. "Its goal is to reduce mental fatigue, release physical stiffness, refresh the mind and restore focus and energy," reported news agency PTI. The state government has also prepared mass yoga demonstrations across the state on the occasion of International Yoga day on June 21. Based on an official statement issued by the government, mass demonstrations will be held at locations such as the Gorakhdham Temple in Gorakhpur, Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Chakratirth in Naimisharanya (Sitapur), and Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi. The UP government is also working towards setting up yoga parks across the state as part of its effort to promote daily practice. The parks will include facilities such as trained yoga instructors, open gyms, resting spaces, clean drinking water, and adequate lighting.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Mass yoga sessions planned at spiritual & historical sites on Int'l Yoga Day
The Uttar Pradesh government is making mega preparations for International Yoga Day on June 21, with a series of special events planned to celebrate the occasion with cultural and spiritual fervour. As in previous years, iconic historical and religious sites will serve as the backdrop for large-scale yoga sessions, connecting the practice to the state's rich heritage and spiritual traditions, spokesperson said. Mass yoga demonstrations will be held at prominent locations, including the Gorakhdham Temple in Gorakhpur, the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, the Chakratirth in Naimisharanya (Sitapur), and the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi. In addition, grand events are planned at the Raj Bhavan in Lucknow and the Prem Mandir in Mathura. Yoga sessions will also take place at historical landmarks across gram panchayats, blocks, tehsils, and districts. Yoga Week officially commenced on June 15, with various district- and state-level programmes already underway. Participants have also taken a pledge to integrate yoga into their daily lives, the press release read. The weeklong celebration will feature targeted activities for different segments of society: On June 16, schools and colleges will host competitions in yogasana, poster-making, speech, essay writing, quizzes, and rangoli. On June 17, under 'Ayush Gram Yoga Day,' yoga sessions and health check-up camps will be held in gram panchayats. On June 18, yoga programmes will be conducted for individuals with special needs, prisoners, residents of orphanages, and slum dwellers. On June 19, mass yoga practice will take place in government and corporate offices. On June 20, dedicated yoga sessions will focus on women's health, targeting girl students, pregnant women, adults, and working women. On June 21, on International Yoga Day, large-scale yoga demonstrations will be organised at the Raj Bhavan Lawn, Residency, and all district headquarters. Winners of district and state-level competitions will also be felicitated on this day. State and district-level competitions in essay writing, slogan creation, painting, and yoga asana are also being organised. Entries can be submitted on the official portal until 5pm on June 16. At the state level, prizes will include ₹21,000 (1st Prize), ₹11,000 (2nd Prize), ₹5,100 (3rd Prize), ₹2,100 (4th Prize), and ₹1,100 (5th Prize). To support district-level activities and prizes, over ₹2.63 crore has been allocated to all 75 districts.
