12th International Day of Yoga celebrated at Sub-Division Zainapora

SHOPIAN : 12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm across Sub-Division Zainapora today under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
The main event was organized at Government Degree College, Zainapora,where similar yoga sessions were conducted simultaneously at various locations across the sub division.
The central event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, youth, officials, and members of the local community, who performed yoga asanas under expert guidance.
SDM Zainapora, Bilal Ahmad, attended the programme as the Chief Guest and delivered a keynote address highlighting the significance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Speaking on the occasion, the SDM said that the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” reflects an important contemporary need. He noted that as people age, maintaining physical fitness and mental well-being becomes increasingly important, and yoga offers a holistic and preventive approach to achieving both.
He highlighted that different asanas provide distinct health benefits, including improved flexibility, stronger joints and muscles, better digestion, reduced stress, and enhanced concentration.
The yoga sessions conducted across the sub-division focused on age-appropriate postures,breathing exercises, and meditation techniques aimed at supporting healthy ageing and overall wellness.
The programmes concluded with participants taking a collective pledge to incorporate yoga into their daily lives.