Karnataka Leads Global Yoga Day with Grand Demonstrations

On Saturday morning, Karnataka marked the 11th International Yoga Day with a grand mass yoga demonstration at the iconic Vidhana Soudha. Participants included notable figures such as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. The event was part of the Union AYUSH Ministry's 'Yoga Sangam' initiative with the theme 'Yoga For One Earth, One Health'.

Minister Rao announced plans to establish 'Yoga Mandira' centers in government hospitals across the state, aiming to make yoga accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, Mysuru District is set to be designated as a 'Yoga District', a proposal submitted to the central government. This initiative aims to promote yoga practice within households, emphasizing the importance of traditional Ashtanga Yoga.

Governor Gehlot encouraged citizens to adopt yoga for holistic health and peace, stating it is a vital practice for sustainable development. He underscored yoga's role in addressing global challenges like climate change and stress. The International Yoga Day celebrations also saw large gatherings and various related events across Karnataka, facilitated by the Department of AYUSH.

(With inputs from agencies.)