Stray Pup Steals the Spotlight at NDRF's Yoga Event Ahead of International Yoga Day

A stray dog trained by the National Disaster Response Force became the star of a yoga session in Udhampur, performing yoga alongside 55 participants. The event highlighted yoga's accessibility and its theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-06-2025 10:15 IST | Created: 20-06-2025 10:15 IST
Stray Pup Steals the Spotlight at NDRF's Yoga Event Ahead of International Yoga Day
A trained stray dog performs yoga alongside NDRF personnel in Udhampur ahead of International Yoga Day (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In a surprising twist at the National Disaster Response Force's (NDRF) special yoga session in Udhampur, a stray dog with two years of training stole the show. The event was organized to promote wellness ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, showcasing the dog's adept moves alongside 55 human participants.

This unique event celebrated the accessibility of yoga, encapsulated by the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' The dog's participation underscored a message of inclusivity in fitness, posing a whimsical challenge to humans to adopt yoga as part of their daily routines.

Inspector Munshi Ram, leading the session, emphasized the importance of daily practice for physical and mental fitness. As preparations unfold for the Yoga Day celebrations across India, the Udhampur event serves as a reminder of yoga's transformative potential, embodying India's vision of health and wellness without boundaries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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