SRINAGAR: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Sunday celebrated the International Yoga Day at High Court Complex, Srinagar, under the directions of the Chief Justice (A), with fervor and enthusiasm.
The event was graced by Justice Sanjay Dhar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, who led the Yoga Sessions. The event was also graced by the presence of the Registrar General, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Member/ Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, Director, J&K Judicial Academy, Registrar Judicial Srinagar, Registrar Rules, Registrar IT, Joint Registrar (Judicial), Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee, CPC (e-courts), besides other judicial officers /officers of the Registry and large number of the officials who actively participated in the event.
During the programme, common Yoga protocol session were conducted by trained Yoga Instructors from the Directorate of AYUSH led by Dr. Peerzada Altaf Ahmad Shah. The participants performed various Asanas, Pranayama and meditation techniques in accordance with the theme of this year.
Addressing the gathering, Justice Sanjay Dhar emphasized the importance of Yoga in managing stress and maintaining work life balance, especially for the members of the legal fraternity. He stated that regular practice of Yoga enhances concentration, discipline and mental clarity- the qualities essential for effective dispensation of justice. He also appreciated the efforts of the Registry in organizing the event and urged all to make Yoga an integral part of their daily life.
The event concluded with a pledge to adopt Yoga for personal and community well-being.