Lucknow,

01 June (HS): A special yoga session was started on Sunday in the series of

11th International Yoga Day (21 June) at Raj Bhavan. The theme of International

Yoga Day this year is Yoga for One Earth, One Health, keeping this

in mind, the purpose of this event is not only to promote physical and mental

health, but is also dedicated to awareness towards the environment and the

entire earth. This yoga session will be organized every day from 7 am till June

20 in the lawn of Raj Bhavan.

This

special event has been conceived under the able guidance of the Governor, the

objective of which is to increase awareness about yoga in the society and to

lead the citizens towards a healthy and balanced lifestyle. About 1000

participants enthusiastically participated in today's inaugural session. These

participants included students of universities, representatives of various

institutions, officers and employees of Raj Bhavan and a large number of yoga

loving citizens. Under the guidance of trained yoga teachers, everyone jointly

practiced yogasana, pranayama and meditation.

It

is noteworthy that this yoga session will be held daily till June 20. After

this, a grand yoga program will be organized in the Raj Bhavan campus on the

occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21. This event will not only empower

personal health, but will also prove to be an inspiring effort to establish the

message of One Earth, One Health in the society through yoga at the

global level.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi