Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga. He joined thousands of yoga enthusiasts for a yoga session on the banks of Dal Lake.
Extending warm greetings to the participants, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted this year’s theme and emphasised the power of yoga to unite humanity. He said yoga truly unites the world and guides us towards a healthier, happier future.
“True health means balancing the body, mind, and emotions. While modern life constantly pulls our attention outward to screens and stress, yoga teaches us to turn inward. I am proud to see this ancient Indian tradition become a cornerstone of global health,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
“Yoga helps in building mental agility. While our minds naturally drift to past worries or future anxieties, yoga trains us to master the present moment. The science of yoga is truly remarkable. By simply focusing on the breath, the mind settles, and stress reduction begins. Various studies show that regular practice boosts memory, mental focus, and emotional balance. That is why global health experts today recommend yoga as the most powerful lifestyle change you can make for your health,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor told the yoga enthusiasts that good health cannot be bought but must be cultivated through discipline.
The LG said that like a plant that needs daily water, our mind and body require consistent discipline, and yoga is exactly about that discipline. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga is popular across the world, and I am proud to see global medical experts championing yoga as a vital tool for mental resilience and a balanced life. India showed the world the path to holistic health centuries ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address was also telecast live to mark the International Day of Yoga.
Sakina Itoo, Minister for Health & Medical Education, School & Higher Education and Social Welfare Departments; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP, Additional Chief Secretaries; Administrative Secretaries; senior officials; citizens from different walks of life; and a large number of youth participated in the yoga session on the banks of Dal Lake.