NCC cadets perform yoga at Chenab Rail Bridge on International Yoga Day
Reasi, June 21
NCC cadets performed yoga at the iconic Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on the occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day on Sunday.
The yoga session was organised as part of the nationwide observance of International Yoga Day, with cadets performing various yoga asanas against the backdrop of the Chenab Rail Bridge.
International Yoga Day is being celebrated across the country through yoga sessions and awareness programmes promoting physical and mental well-being.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the Defence Forces and the Ministry of Defence in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga by performing various asanas and breathing exercises with around 1,000 soldiers of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army at the Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, and General Officer Commanding of Headquarters 101 Area Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa also participated in the programme.
Addressing mediapersons, Rajnath Singh described yoga as a holistic science and an art of living that connects individuals with their inner selves, society, nature and the divine. He said yoga offers a path to inner stability, mental clarity and emotional resilience.
In a post on X, the Defence Minister credited the persistent efforts and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making Yoga a global movement, which is providing health benefits to people across the world. He emphasised that Yoga symbolises the power of India's ancient traditions, which ensures the well-being of all humanity.
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani led the Yoga Day celebrations organised by HQ, Integrated Defence Staff at the National War Memorial, New Delhi. Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit and other senior officers and their families attended the event.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The Chenab Bridge backdrop makes this yoga session truly iconic. It's great to see youth embracing traditional practices. Yoga unites body, mind and nature - perfect setting for it.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wonder how practical it is to do yoga on a high-altitude bridge with wind and traffic concerns. Safety first, but the message of wellness is good. Hope they took proper precautions.
Rajnath ji doing yoga with 1000 soldiers in Shillong - that is leadership by example! Yoga is our ancient gift to the world. PM Modi's push for global recognition of Yoga Day is yielding results. Jai Hind!
Proud to see India's rich traditions being celebrated internationally. The Chenab Bridge yoga session is a beautiful blend of modern infrastructure and ancient wellness practices. This is what makes India unique.
I do yoga daily and it has transformed my health. Seeing NCC cadets and our defence forces embrace it is inspiring. Yoga isn't just exercise - it's mental discipline. Our ancient wisdom is truly timeless 🙏
The Chenab Bridge location is perfect - symbolises India's progress while connecting with our roots. But let's also remember that yoga is for everyone, not just photo ops.
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