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Railway Staff Embrace Yoga for Well-being
21 Jun
Summary
- Mass yoga sessions held across Tiruchi Railway Division.
- Theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' focused on officers.
- Over 1,000 staff and families participated in the event.
On June 21, 2026, the Tiruchi Railway Division actively observed International Yoga Day by organizing widespread yoga training sessions. These events were meticulously arranged for officers and staff at various divisional sites, prioritizing their health and performance.
A key session, themed 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' was conducted for officers in Tiruchi under the guidance of the Divisional Railway Manager, Balak Ram Negi. Simultaneously, yoga practices for staff and their families took place at the Rail Mahal and Anglo-Indian School, led by experts from the Art of Living Foundation.
These one-hour sessions included specialized 'asanas' and 'pranayama' techniques designed to address the unique physical and mental challenges of railway work. Similar events extended to 13 other locations across the Division, including Vriddhachalam and Villupuram, ensuring broad participation.
In total, more than 1,000 railway staff members and their families engaged in these yoga programs. The Division's objective is to foster the holistic well-being of its employees, which is expected to translate into enhanced service delivery for passengers.
