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The Indian Navy joined over 11,000 personnel and families for a mass yoga session in Visakhapatnam alongside PM Modi. Ships anchored off RK Beach showcased maritime participation in the wellness initiative. Andhra Pradesh aims for a Guinness World Record with lakhs participating statewide. Tribal children performed 108 Surya Namaskars as part of the celebrations.

Key Points: Indian Navy Joins 11,000 Personnel for Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam

  • 11,000 naval personnel join PM Modi for Yoga Day
  • Eastern Fleet ships anchor off Vizag for synchronized yoga
  • Andhra Pradesh attempts Guinness World Record
  • 25,000 tribal children perform 108 Surya Namaskars
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International Yoga Day: Indian Navy joins YogAndhra with participation of over 11,000 Naval personnel

Over 11,000 naval personnel participate in Yoga Day with PM Modi in Visakhapatnam, showcasing India's maritime commitment to wellness.

"Yoga for One Earth, One Health – Indian Navy"

Visakhapatnam, June 20

The Eastern Naval Command partnered with YogAndhra 2025, a significant initiative led by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government, to commemorate the International Yoga Day in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam.

Over 11,000 naval personnel and their family members from the Eastern Naval Command will participate in the grand morning yoga session with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in solidarity with the citizens of Vizag and demonstrating commitment to holistic well-being, said release.

These naval participants will occupy around 10 enclosures along the 30-km-long RK Beach stretch, forming an integral part of the historic gathering. In a parallel display at sea, yoga will also be practised on board Indian Naval ships anchored off Visakhapatnam.

The impressive maritime lineup will include frontline Eastern Fleet ships and two Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessels, stationed at the Visakhapatnam anchorage off the RK Beach.

These ships, silhouetted against the Vizag skyline, stand as powerful symbols of the Indian Navy's commitment to the national vision of "Yoga for One Earth, One Health."

PM Modi will perform the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) with over 3 lakh participants at the Visakhapatnam venue, synchronised with over 10 lakh locations across the country under the 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, Ministry of AYUSH said.

The mass demonstration will be held from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM, and is expected to witness unprecedented participation from all corners of the country.

He will be joined by Union Minister of State (IC) Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in a massive demonstration of India's global wellness vision.

In an unprecedented mobilisation, more than 2 crore people are expected to participate in Yoga sessions at over 1 lakh locations across the state.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is also coordinating a Guinness World Record attempt to mark the occasion.Additionally, over 50 lakh yoga certificates will be awarded to registered participants by the Andhra Pradesh government, making this decadal edition of IDY a truly historic moment in India's health and wellness journey.

As part of the celebrations in Visakhapatnam, a remarkable Surya Namaskar programme was organised at Andhra University today, where around 25,000 tribal children performed 108 Surya Namaskars in 108 minutes.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the International Yoga Day article:
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Rahul K.
Proud to see our Navy leading by example! Yoga is India's gift to the world 🌍 and it's heartwarming to see such massive participation. The Vizag beach setting with ships in background will make for stunning visuals. Jai Hind!
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the scale of this event, I hope similar focus and resources are given to improving healthcare infrastructure in Andhra. Yoga is great but shouldn't replace proper medical facilities for common people.
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Arjun S.
Amazing to see 25,000 tribal children doing Surya Namaskar! This is real inclusion - taking our ancient practices to every section of society. The Navy's participation adds that extra patriotic touch 🇮🇳
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Sneha R.
The Guinness record attempt is exciting but let's not forget yoga's true purpose - inner peace. Hope participants continue daily practice beyond this event. My housing society in Hyderabad is organizing morning sessions too!
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Vikram J.
As someone from Vizag, I'm thrilled to see our city hosting such a mega event! The RK Beach stretch is perfect for this. But authorities better arrange proper parking and water facilities for lakhs of participants. June heat is no joke!
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Neeta P.
Wonderful initiative but I hope they're being environmentally conscious with such large gatherings. Single-use plastic bottles and waste management should be priority. Yoga is about harmony with nature after all 🙏

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