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Citizens celebrate yoga in different hues and poses
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Nagpur: The city awoke with vigour, stretching muscles, breathing exercises and embracing the spirit of wellness, joining millions globally for the 11th
International Yoga Day
on Saturday morning. Detox, de-stress, relaxation and rejuvenation were the watchwords as people of all ages and health conditions gathered in large numbers at public spaces and private venues to partake in the world's grandest fitness festival.
Spearheading the initiative, city MP Nitin Gadkari joined students, gymnasts and volunteers for a mass yoga session, co-organised by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and district administration at Yeshwant Stadium in Dhantoli. Urging daily practice, Gadkari emphasised yoga's scientific benefits for holistic health. "Incorporate yoga into your routine for a healthier life," he advised.
Dr Prashant P Joshi, executive director & CEO of AIIMS-Nagpur, echoed the call for regular yoga practice, advocating its inclusion in school curricula.
He highlighted yoga's enduring role in healing the modern world. Some participants infused creativity into the serene practice. NCC cadets from R&V Sqn of Nagpur Group performed yoga on horseback, showcasing remarkable mind-body harmony, enhancing their flexibility, balance and focus.
Govt offices, institutions and schools saw impressive participation, with hundreds performing synchronised yogasanas, underscoring yoga's role in fostering a joyful, disciplined, and healthy lifestyle.
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MahaMetro hosted yoga events at Lokmanya Nagar, Khapri, Zero Mile, and Chhatrapati Chowk Metro stations. At Zero Mile, NCC students joined Metro staff in collective yoga, guided by instructors who demonstrated asanas and explained their significance. MahaMetro General Manager Sudhakar Urade noted that metro travel supports health, encouraging citizens to use it frequently.
Yeshwant Stadium glowed in pristine white as hundreds chanted "Kara Ho Niyamit Yogasan" promoting awareness on yoga's role in maintaining physical and mental well-being, and preventing diseases. Aligned with the theme "One Earth, One Health through Yoga", the event saw dignitaries including Gadkari, MLA Pravin Datke, commissioner of police Ravinder Singal, municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, president of Janardanswami Yogabhyasi Mandal Ramchandra Khandwe, BJP city president Dayashankar Tiwari, president of the Indian Wrestling Federation Sanjay Singh, commandant Naveen Ram, NMC officials and others.
As part of Nagpur police's 'Mission Thunder' to create a drug-free city, attendees took a de-addiction pledge led by police inspector Anamika Mirzapure. The civic chief presented Gadkari with a replica of the NMC Amrit Mahotsav logo and a shawl. Gadkari felicitated Bharat Delikar, an NMC employee and gold medallist in the Asian Yoga Championship, on the occasion.
A team from the Nagpur District Yoga Association, led by Anil Mohgavkar and Sandeep Khare, mesmerised the audience with stunning displays, including human pyramids and complex asanas. The event also saw participation from the RPF, CRPF, NHAI, and others, uniting in a celebration of health and harmony.
