Akshay Kumar joins Union Min Mandaviya for International Yoga Day event; participates in mass session
New Delhi, June 21
Actor Akshay Kumar joined Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya in celebrating the 12th International Yoga Day, taking part in a mass yoga session held under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing."
The event brought together more than 3,000 participants, with Akshay actively performing yoga alongside Mandaviya and other attendees.
Known for his commitment to fitness, the actor was seen dressed in a white tracksuit featuring the Fit India logo and black stripes on the sleeves.
The large-scale programme was organised as part of the nationwide International Yoga Day celebrations led by the Sports Ministry.
According to an official release, coordinated yoga sessions were also conducted at Sports Authority of India Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence, SAI Training Centres and Khelo India institutions across the country.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga, performing yoga asanas alongside thousands of people at Kolkata's Red Road and asserting that yoga has the power to unite the entire world.
This year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', reflects the growing global emphasis on healthy and active living across the lifespan. As populations age and non-communicable diseases and lifestyle-related health concerns rise globally, the emphasis is shifting from simply adding years to life to enhancing health span, quality of life and overall well-being.
Over the past decade, International Day of Yoga has evolved into one of the world's largest wellness movements, with India at its forefront. As nations across continents come together to celebrate holistic health and preventive healthcare, initiatives such as Fit India Sundays on Cycle and Yoga Day reinforce India's leadership in promoting a healthier, more active and sustainable way of life for the global community.
— ANI
Reader Comments
'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' is a very relevant theme. With our parents' generation facing lifestyle diseases like diabetes and BP, a simple daily practice of yoga can make a huge difference. My mother started doing Surya Namaskar at 60, and her joint pain has reduced significantly. More power to these mass events that inspire people! 💪
While I appreciate the effort, these one-day events feel more like photo ops than real change. Where is the follow-up? The government should integrate yoga into school curricula and workplaces year-round, not just on June 21. Also, Akshay Kumar's presence is nice, but I'd rather see doctors and physiotherapists leading these sessions than Bollywood stars. Just my two paise.
Superb initiative! I participated in a similar event at the SAI centre near my town. Over 500 people showed up, including school children and senior citizens. The energy was infectious. Yoga is not just exercise—it's a way to connect with your inner self. So proud that India is leading this global movement. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
As a foreigner living in India, I find these mass yoga events fascinating. Back in the US, yoga is often treated as just another fitness fad, but here it's a deep-rooted tradition. Seeing thousands of people come together in discipline and calm is truly moving. Thanks for sharing this positive news—the world needs more of this! 🙏
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