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India Gazette
a day ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Haryana CM holds meeting ahead of International Yoga Day event in Kurukshetra
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that with cleanliness and yoga, the country will move towards realising the dream of 'Viksit Bharat' at a fast pace. Preparations for International Yoga Day 2025 have begun with the launch of a cleanliness campaign on May 27, and daily yoga classes are underway for the grand event on June 21. CM Saini said, 'When Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of Yoga at the United Nations, 177 countries agreed. Today, Yoga, derived from our land, has reached everyone globally. The Prime Minister has worked to spread the message of yoga all over the world.' CM Saini said the International Yoga Day programme in Kurukshetra will be historic and grand. 'Our ancient ideology is included in yoga. Rishis have given us yoga and meditation as a gift. By doing yoga, a man remains healthy,' he added. The Chief Minister addressed a meeting organised with various institutions regarding International Yoga Day in the auditorium of the Multi-Art Cultural Centre, Kurukshetra, on Sunday. The Chief Minister urged the officials of institutions, NGOs, business organisations, and other organisations present at the meeting to contribute to the programme's success. He also asked Patanjali Yog Peeth to spread the message of yoga in every house of the city. The Chief Minister said Swami Ramdev has been spreading yoga in the country and the world. 'The arrival of Baba Ramdev on June 21 in Kurukshetra, the land of Lord Krishna, is a matter of great pride for the people of Kurukshetra,' he added. He said the theme of International Yoga Day this year is 'One Earth, One Health', and the Haryana Government has also added the slogan 'Yoga Yukt, Nasha Mukt'. The Chief Minister said people have started taking medicines to cure minor diseases, whereas those diseases can be easily controlled with yoga. Therefore, we all should adopt yoga. He said if we want to save our youth from addiction, they will have to adopt yoga. The Chief Minister urged the people of Kurukshetra to reach Brahma Sarovar and Mela Ground at 4 am on June 21 to mark their presence in this great 'yagya' of yoga. He said more people should be involved in this campaign, and whoever has been given any responsibility should fulfil it as a priority. He said that, like festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Bhai Dooj, this International Yoga Day should be celebrated similarly. It was informed that the Brahma Sarovar and Mela Ground have been divided into 103 sectors. Out of these, 64 sectors have been made in Brahma Sarovar and 37 sectors in the Mela Ground and surrounding areas. The Chief Minister administered an oath to institutions, NGOs, and other people present in the auditorium to adopt yoga, pranayama, and meditation regularly in life, to avoid addiction, and to inspire others to do the same. He also inspired them to promote yoga in their families, society, and workplace. Former State Minister Subhash Sudha said the International Yoga Day programme on June 21 is a matter of good fortune for the people of Kurukshetra. This programme will be seen all over the world, he claimed. Citizens from every house of the city will participate in this programme. He also demanded that the Chief Minister open a meditation centre in the city. Haryana Yog Aayog Chairman Dr. Jaideep Arya said that on June 21, environmental protection is starting with yoga from Kurukshetra. He said 10 lakh yoga practitioners in the state will sow medicinal plants, and more than 1 lakh people in Kurukshetra will set a world record by doing yoga together. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Neha Singh, Superintendent of Police Nitish Agarwal and District Council President Kanwaljit Kaur and other dignitaries were present. (ANI)
Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Matter of pride to have Baba Ramdev in Kurukshetra for Yoga Day celebrations: Haryana CM Saini
The Haryana government will celebrate International Yoga Day in Kurukshetra on June 21, with Yoga guru Ramdev presiding over the state-level function, which Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said would be 'a matter of great pride for the people of Kurukshetra'. Saini said on Sunday, 'Swami Ramdev has done the work of spreading yoga in the country and the world. His arrival on June 21 in Kurukshetra, the land of Lord Krishna, is a matter of great pride for the people of Kurukshetra'. 'Preparations for International Yoga Day 2025 have begun with the launch of a cleanliness campaign on May 27, and daily yoga classes are underway for the grand event on June 21. When Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi proposed the idea of yoga at the United Nations, 177 countries agreed to it and today, yoga derived from our land has reached every person in the world. The prime minister has worked to spread the message of yoga all over the world,' the chief minister said in Kurukshetra, adding that the International Yoga Day programme would be 'historic and grand'. Saini chaired a meeting with various institutions for International Yoga Day at the Multi Arts Cultural Centre in Kurukshetra. During the meeting, Saini urged officials of institutions, NGOs, business organisations, and other organisations to play their role in making the programme successful. He also asked Patanjali Yog Peeth to spread the message of yoga in every house in the city. The theme of International Yoga Day this year is 'One Earth, One Health', while the Haryana government has also added the 'Yoga Yukt, Nasha Mukt' slogan to it. For June 21, the Brahma Sarovar and Mela Ground have been divided into 103 sectors. Out of these, 64 sectors have been made in Brahma Sarovar and 37 sectors in the Mela Ground and surrounding areas. Arrangements have been made for 1,000 sadhaks to do yoga in every sector.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
PM Modi to attend International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on June 21
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): This year's International Yoga Day is set to be a grand celebration, with Visakhapatnam hosting a record-breaking yoga event. On June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the celebrations, which will feature over 2.5 lakh people performing yoga together at a single location -- an attempt to set a new world record. The grand event will take place along the 27-kilometer-long coastal road of Visakhapatnam, which will serve as the venue for this massive yoga session. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is also expected to join PM Modi for the yoga performance. Reflecting on the journey of International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Modi remarked that the first International Yoga Day was observed on June 21, 2015, and has since evolved into a global celebration of wellness. He described it as India's precious gift to humanity, beneficial for generations to come. As the world prepares for International Yoga Day 2025, the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' is at the centre of this year's celebrations. Numerous initiatives and events are planned around this theme: Coordinated yoga demonstrations at 10,000 locations, aiming for a world record. There will be global partnerships with 10 countries to hold yoga sessions at iconic landmarks, along with creation of 1,000 yoga parks to promote community participation. Special yoga programmes for differently-abled individuals, senior citizens, children, and marginalised groups will also be there. Further, an impact assessment of yoga's role in public health over the last decade. Other notable events include: a virtual Global Yoga Summit featuring renowned yoga experts and healthcare professionals; a sustainability-driven campaign, linking yoga with tree plantation and cleanliness drives; youth engagement programmes to inspire younger generations to take up yoga; a week-long celebration at 10 key locations, culminating in a central event led by PM Modi. With these efforts, International Yoga Day 2025 aims not just to promote yoga as a wellness practice but to position it as a cornerstone of sustainable, inclusive global health. (ANI)
The Print
18-05-2025
- Health
- The Print
Yoga on train: Mumbai commuters stretch, find calm in chaos
Welcome to Mumbai's most unconventional yoga class! This unlikely setting is the brainchild of Ruchita Shah, founder of Heal-Station, a wellness initiative that turns commute time into yoga time. While some passengers scroll through their phones or steal a nap, others sit upright, shoulders relaxed, eyes closed, breathing deeply to the rhythm of the moving train. Mumbai, May 18 (PTI) As the morning rays greet Mumbai's skyline, the city's famed local trains are already bursting with life. But as the bustle gradually subsides, something quietly transformative unfolds. What began as a modest experiment on International Yoga Day in 2017 has today blossomed into a full-fledged wellness movement embraced by thousands of daily commuters and over 100 volunteering yoga instructors. 'People often ask: 'Yoga? In a crowded train? How is that even possible?' That is exactly what we wanted to show them — live, not just in words,' Shah told PTI. 'In Mumbai, where life runs non-stop and commuters spend two to three hours in transit daily, we wanted to introduce a gentle shift. This is not about doing complex asanas like handstands. It is about easy and impactful practices like hasta mudras, gentle stretches, breath awareness and micro-meditations that anyone can do even while seated in a packed compartment. If there is space in trains for bhajans and festival celebrations, why not for inner well-being?' Shah said. Especially for working women juggling household duties, long commutes and jobs, this becomes a moment of recharge, she said. 'We have demonstrated that yoga does not need a yoga mat but a mindset,' Shah said. As part of Heal-Station's 100-day countdown to International Yoga Day 2025, two trained instructors each daily board different suburban trains across the city, guiding passengers through a 15-minute routine that include stretches, breathing techniques and posture corrections. These exercises are carefully designed to suit the train environment, requiring no mats or space beyond what a commuter normally occupies. 'We began this countdown on March 13 right inside Mumbai locals,' said senior yoga teacher and campaign coordinator Varsha Ahuja, who leads the 100-day Travel Yoga initiative by Heal-Station. 'Every day, two teachers board from their nearest station during non-peak hours and provide guidance on simple, seated yoga practices in reasonably filled trains. From Panvel to CST, Virar to Churchgate, Mulund, Ghatkopar, Dadar and Bandra, we have covered the city coach by coach, station by station,' Ahuja told PTI. At Heal-Station, the majority of yoga teachers volunteering for this demanding campaign are senior citizens. 'Who says seniors lack strength or stamina? With dedication and grace, they are not just teaching yoga. They are becoming wellness ambassadors for Mumbai's local trains, adding true value to society every single day,' Shah said. All the teachers do this service voluntarily, Ahuja said. They buy their own tickets, dedicate two to three hours daily, and lead with pure intention. Instructors lead groups in seated parvatasana (mountain pose), shoulder rolls and deep breathing techniques — simple practices aimed at countering stress and improving spinal alignment, Ahuja explained. With the campaign crossing its 75-day mark, excitement is building for the grand finale on June 21 — the International Day of Yoga. Celebrity wrestler Sangram Singh is set to join the celebrations, when the trains would turn into moving yoga grounds with synchronised sessions across Central, Harbour and Western lines. PTI PLB RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Yoga on train: Mumbai commuters stretch, find calm in chaos
Mumbai, As the morning rays greet Mumbai's skyline, the city's famed local trains are already bursting with life. But as the bustle gradually subsides, something quietly transformative unfolds. While some passengers scroll through their phones or steal a nap, others sit upright, shoulders relaxed, eyes closed, breathing deeply to the rhythm of the moving train. Welcome to Mumbai's most unconventional yoga class! This unlikely setting is the brainchild of Ruchita Shah, founder of Heal-Station, a wellness initiative that turns commute time into yoga time. What began as a modest experiment on International Yoga Day in 2017 has today blossomed into a full-fledged wellness movement embraced by thousands of daily commuters and over 100 volunteering yoga instructors. "People often ask: 'Yoga? In a crowded train? How is that even possible?' That is exactly what we wanted to show them live, not just in words," Shah told PTI. "In Mumbai, where life runs non-stop and commuters spend two to three hours in transit daily, we wanted to introduce a gentle shift. This is not about doing complex asanas like handstands. It is about easy and impactful practices like hasta mudras, gentle stretches, breath awareness and micro-meditations that anyone can do even while seated in a packed compartment. If there is space in trains for bhajans and festival celebrations, why not for inner well-being?" Shah said. Especially for working women juggling household duties, long commutes and jobs, this becomes a moment of recharge, she said. "We have demonstrated that yoga does not need a yoga mat but a mindset," Shah said. As part of Heal-Station's 100-day countdown to International Yoga Day 2025, two trained instructors each daily board different suburban trains across the city, guiding passengers through a 15-minute routine that include stretches, breathing techniques and posture corrections. These exercises are carefully designed to suit the train environment, requiring no mats or space beyond what a commuter normally occupies. "We began this countdown on March 13 right inside Mumbai locals," said senior yoga teacher and campaign coordinator Varsha Ahuja, who leads the 100-day Travel Yoga initiative by Heal-Station. "Every day, two teachers board from their nearest station during non-peak hours and provide guidance on simple, seated yoga practices in reasonably filled trains. From Panvel to CST, Virar to Churchgate, Mulund, Ghatkopar, Dadar and Bandra, we have covered the city coach by coach, station by station," Ahuja told PTI. At Heal-Station, the majority of yoga teachers volunteering for this demanding campaign are senior citizens. "Who says seniors lack strength or stamina? With dedication and grace, they are not just teaching yoga. They are becoming wellness ambassadors for Mumbai's local trains, adding true value to society every single day," Shah said. All the teachers do this service voluntarily, Ahuja said. They buy their own tickets, dedicate two to three hours daily, and lead with pure intention. Instructors lead groups in seated parvatasana , shoulder rolls and deep breathing techniques simple practices aimed at countering stress and improving spinal alignment, Ahuja explained. With the campaign crossing its 75-day mark, excitement is building for the grand finale on June 21 the International Day of Yoga. Celebrity wrestler Sangram Singh is set to join the celebrations, when the trains would turn into moving yoga grounds with synchronised sessions across Central, Harbour and Western lines.
