 Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 21: To mark the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Jammu, in collaboration with the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Jammu and Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, organized a yoga event today at IIMC. This year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting individual well-being and environmental harmony. A special yoga session was conducted by trained instructors from Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, who guided participants through a series of yoga techniques. The session began with a prayer and warm-up exercises, followed by asanas, pranayama and meditation to promote mindfulness and stress relief.
Director, PIB and IIMC Jammu, Ms. Neha Jalali addressed the gathering and emphasized the significance of International Yoga Day. She highlighted that the central theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health" aligns with India's vision of sustainable living and global well-being. She also mentioned that while a grand event, Yoga Sangam, was being organized in Visakhapatnam and led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 1 lakh yoga events were being held across the country to mark the occasion. "Inspired by the national efforts, we too decided to organize a yoga session on our campus to highlight its importance in achieving a healthy lifestyle," she said.
Experts in naturopathy and yoga were also invited to share their knowledge and guide participants on incorporating wellness practices into their daily lives. The program included awareness talks on the scientific relevance of yoga and its role in building a healthier and more balanced society.
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