Anantnag: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar led the 8th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022 celebrations held at Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag.
In her address about the benefits of Yoga the Union Minister said that Yoga will bring people together through compassion and kindness and foster a sense of unity. She said that Yoga brings joy, health, and peace from within and deepens connection between an individual’s inner consciousness and the external world.
Emphasizing on the essential need of every individual’s participation in Yoga she said that Yoga has mental, physical and spiritual aspects that are essential for the overall well-being and healthy lifestyle of the society. The Minister expressed happiness for being a part of the Yoga Day Celebrations at Anantnag and lauded the administration for organising numerous programs across the district.
“Yoga has got a distinct place in the world and people across the globe have adopted this as a part of fit and healthy way of life. That is why experts, scientists, health professionals, researchers across the globe are taking part and sensitising people about the innumerable benefits of Yoga,” she said.
The Minister emphasized that Yoga is among the top priorities and the Union government has taken vast measures to take it to the new heights for the benefit of the whole humanity. She added that it is a moment of pride to witness huge participation in Yoga and government has taken steps to promote the practice and training of Common Yoga Protocol which will benefit millions of the people.
Focusing on Yoga for Humanity, special programmes have been designed this year for specially-abled people, the Transgender population, women and children.
Various Yoga enthusiasts and sports persons participated in the Yoga demonstrations at the Sun Temple. Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Director Health Services J&K, officers from Ministry of Ayush the other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

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