Bengaluru celebrates International Yoga Day with mass participation
Bengaluru, June 21
Thousands of people, including children, participated in International Yoga Day celebrations organised at various locations in Bengaluru on Sunday, with political leaders, public figures and citizens joining yoga sessions held as part of the nationwide observance.
A Yoga Day programme was organised near the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Bengaluru, where Karnataka BJP State President BY Vijayendra and actress Karunya Gowda were among those who participated in the event.
Former Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan also attended the event.
A large-scale programme was held on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, drawing thousands of participants. People from different age groups, including children, took part in yoga exercises marking the occasion.
Speaking at the event, a participant said this year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," focuses on longevity, mobility and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
"This year the theme focuses on 'Yoga for the Healthy Ageing'; for longevity, mobility, and what all can be achieved through a healthy lifestyle. Yoga is considered healthy. We have given this yoga to the world. If you practice this, you don't need to go to the hospital," the participant said.
Meanwhile, BJP state president BY Vijayendra spoke about the significance of yoga and also reacted to the issue of alleged cross-voting in the Legislative Council election.
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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see thousands of people across all ages participating. But honestly, the government should focus more on promoting yoga in schools and rural areas, not just in big cities like Bengaluru. Yoga is our cultural heritage, but its benefits should reach everyone, not just urban crowds. Still, good to see the turnout at Vidhana Soudha!
Yoga is indeed a gift from India to the world! 🇮🇳 The participant's comment about not needing hospitals if you practice yoga regularly is a bit exaggerated, but there's truth to the preventive health benefits. Happy to see children participating too - they're our future! Wish more such events happened throughout the year, not just on one designated day.
Nice event but why does every public gathering have to become a political platform? BY Vijayendra using a Yoga Day event to talk about cross-voting in Legislative Council elections is disappointing. Let yoga be about health, not politics. That said, the mass participation itself is heartwarming - yoga truly unites people across all divides. 🙏
As someone who moved to Bengaluru from abroad, it's wonderful to see such community spirit around health and wellness! The yoga culture here is amazing. I attended a session near Cubbon Park and the energy was incredible. The theme "Healthy Ageing" resonates globally. India really is leading by example in promoting holistic well-being. ✨
Good initiative but let's not forget - yoga's core is mental peace and mindfulness, not just physical postures. The commercialization of yoga events sometimes misses the spiritual essence. Also,
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