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Yoga for Healthy Ageing: Uttarakhand Celebrates!
21 Jun
Summary
- International Yoga Day theme focused on healthy aging.
- Mass yoga sessions held across Uttarakhand's public spaces.
- Yoga observed at extreme altitudes and in women's empowerment events.
International Day of Yoga was observed with great enthusiasm throughout Uttarakhand on Sunday, June 21st, 2026. Thousands participated in numerous yoga sessions organized in public parks, educational facilities, and community hubs.
The central theme for this year's celebration was "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," aiming to highlight yoga's crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health across all life stages.
In Dehradun, a significant mass yoga session at City Forest Park also promoted nature conservation and healthy living. Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan remarked on yoga as India's invaluable heritage for a healthy life. Similar events were held by Headquarters Uttarakhand Sub Area.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led a session with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel and the public in Champawat district, urging adoption of a balanced lifestyle through yoga.
Remarkably, personnel of the ITBP skiing institute performed yoga at an impressive 13,780 feet in the Rohtang region during their training.
Parmarth Niketan focused on "Women Empowerment through Yoga," showcasing yoga's ability to build strength and resilience in women. Educational institutions like the Wildlife Institute of India and Forest Research Institute also hosted sessions, encouraging yoga's integration into daily routines.
