Amritsar, 21 June (H.S.): On the

occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day, personnel of the Border Security

Force (BSF) performed yoga exercises at the Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post along

the India-Pakistan border, spreading the message of health, discipline, and

mental well-being. A special yoga session was organised at the border, which

witnessed participation from a large number of BSF officers, jawans, and local

residents.

The yoga session began in the morning with a collective

prayer. The participants performed various yoga asanas, including Surya

Namaskar, Tadasana, Anulom-Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhramari, and other breathing

exercises. The objective of the programme was not only to keep the soldiers

physically fit but also to strengthen them mentally.

BSF officials said that yoga serves as an effective tool

to reduce stress and improve mental concentration for soldiers deployed round

the clock in border security duties. They stated that yoga not only keeps the

body healthy but also helps maintain positive thinking and self-confidence even

in difficult situations.

Youth from the border areas also enthusiastically

participated in the yoga programme. Yoga instructors informed the participants

about different yoga postures and their health benefits. They emphasized that

regular yoga practice helps prevent several serious diseases and promotes a

healthy lifestyle.

Senior officials of the BSF Punjab Frontier said that

yoga is not merely a physical exercise but a complete way of life. It develops

discipline, self-confidence, and mental balance, which are essential qualities

for personnel deployed on border duties.

During the programme, messages such as “One Earth, One

Health, One Resolve – Yoga” and “Strength Through Yoga, Security Through Yoga”

were highlighted. Officials said that India’s borders are strengthened not only

by weapons but also by discipline, restraint, and a healthy lifestyle.

The programme concluded with a collective prayer, and

all participants pledged to make yoga a regular part of their daily lives. BSF

officials stated that yoga has emerged as a universal medium of peace, health,

and human welfare while also representing India’s ancient cultural heritage.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH