Indian Army personnel, NCC cadets join Yoga camp in Rishikesh ahead of Yoga Day
Rishikesh, June 16
Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, a special yoga camp was organised for Indian Army personnel at Neem Beach in Tapovan Aamkhala on the sacred banks of the River Ganga in Rishikesh.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of yoga guru and Ayurvedic physician Dr Amrit Raj of Arogyadham Retreat (Maa Yoga Ashram).
Officers and jawans from the Raiwala Military Station, popularly known as the 6 Mountain Brigade, participated in the camp along with NCC cadets.
The participants performed yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation during the session organised in Yog Nagri, Rishikesh.
Dr Amrit Raj encouraged the incorporation of yoga and Ayurveda into daily lives and highlighted the importance of following an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Information related to Ayurveda wellness was also shared with the participants during the camp.
Speaking on the spiritual aspect of yoga, Dr Amrit Raj said our address is "Who am I?" and added that the answer lies in recognising oneself as a divine, happy, peaceful and joyful soul.
The camp was organised as part of the activities being held ahead of the International Day of Yoga, which will be observed on June 21.
Earlier, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan participated in a Yoga Protocol Training Programme organised at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha premises ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21.
The programme was held as part of preparations for the annual global observance of International Yoga Day. The event began with a candle-lighting ceremony, followed by the national anthem and the official state song of Haryana.
Addressing the gathering, Saini said the world had welcomed India's proposal for International Yoga Day with open arms when Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue at the United Nations in 2014. He said 170 countries had supported the proposal.
The Chief Minister said the global acceptance of Yoga was not merely support for a proposal but also a tribute to India's cultural strength and heritage.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The connection between yoga and spirituality is beautiful. Dr Amrit Raj's question "Who am I?" is so profound for our stress-filled lives. Wish such camps were organized more often in cities too. We need this inner peace.
Good initiative but I hope this isn't just a photo op. Yoga needs regular practice to show benefits, not just a one-day camp. Still, any step towards wellness is welcome. The army setting a positive example!
International Yoga Day is one of the best things PM Modi brought to the world stage. 170 countries supporting it shows our soft power. And doing it in Rishikesh with army personnel - that's the perfect combination of strength and serenity. 🇮🇳
As someone who does yoga daily, I'm thrilled to see our forces and youth participating together. Yoga isn't just exercise - it's a way of life that connects body, mind and soul. The Ganga banks in Rishikesh make it even more special. Om Shanti.
Nice to see NCC cadets involved. This will help them in their physical training and mental focus. Also, Haryana CM participating shows how yoga is becoming mainstream. But hope it's not just political messaging - real practice matters.
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