Pulwama celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga with Enthusiasm

PULWAMA : District Administration Pulwama, in collaboration with the District Ayush Office Pulwama, today organised a mega event at Hockey Turf, Boys Higher Secondary School Pulwama to commemorate the 12th International Day of Yoga under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
The programme was held in sync with the nationwide celebrations and featured the live streaming of the address of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, from Kolkata.
A large number of participants, including officers, officials, students, youth, and members of civil society, took part in the event and performed the Common Yoga Protocol under the guidance of a yoga instructors.
Various yoga asanas were demonstrated during the session, highlighting the role of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, stress management and a healthy lifestyle.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, highlighted the importance of yoga as a holistic approach to health and wellness. He urged people to adopt yoga as a regular part of their daily routine for achieving better physical and mental health and encouraged them to avail the preventive and wellness services being provided by the AYUSH and Health Departments in the district.
The event was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Pulwama, Tanushree; Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama; Chief Planning Officer, Pulwama; General Manager, DIC Pulwama; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Pulwama; Assistant Commissioner Development Pulwama; Chief Education Officer Pulwama; District Ayush Officer Pulwama; Chief Medical Officer Pulwama; besides officers and officials from various departments. Political representatives, students, social activists, youth club members and local residents also participated enthusiastically in the programme.
On similar lines, a mega yoga session was organised at the iconic heritage site of Avantiswami Temple, Awantipora, which witnessed participation of the Senior Superintendent of Police Awantipora, Sajad Ahmad Shah; Additional Deputy Commissioner Awantipora, officers and officials of various departments, students and members of the local community.
Likewise, a yoga session was held at Sports Stadium Bajwani, Tral, which was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Tral, officers of various departments, students and youth participants.
Meanwhile, yoga sessions were also organised across the district at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Amrit Sarovars, educational institutions including schools and colleges, and health facilities.
These programmes aimed at creating awareness regarding the importance of yoga and encouraging its adoption as a daily practice among people of all age groups.