International Yoga Day: Indo-Tibetan Border Police perform yoga at altitude of over 14000 ft

ANI June 21, 2025 449 views

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police demonstrated yoga at 14,100 feet near Pangong Tso ahead of International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Modi led synchronized yoga sessions across India with over 3 lakh participants in Visakhapatnam. This year's theme emphasizes planetary health through yoga, reflecting India's wellness vision. The event saw participation from defense forces, government officials, and citizens nationwide.

"Himveers participated with zeal, reinforcing the spirit of wellness and discipline." - ITBP
Leh, June 21: On the 11th International Day of Yoga, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) performed yoga on the banks of Pangong Tso at Border Outposts (BOPs) Dhan Singh Thapa and Chartse, located at 14,100-14,200 feet.

Key Points

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ITBP 24th Battalion performs yoga at Pangong Tso

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PM Modi leads mass yoga event in Visakhapatnam

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2025 theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health"

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Over 10 lakh locations join synchronized CYP

The visuals show the 24th Battalion of ITBP officials performing yoga at the banks of the lake, Pangong Tso.

Earlier, on Friday, the 54th Battalion of ITBP performed yoga in a lead up to International Yoga Day. Sharing the visuals on X, ITBP wrote, "54 Bn #ITBP organised a yoga session as a prelude to International Yoga Day 2025. Himveers participated with zeal, reinforcing the spirit of wellness and discipline."

4th Corps of ITBP, Dirang (Arunachal Pradesh) organised yoga sessions at an altitude above 12000 feet. Sharing on X, ITBP wrote, "4th Corps #ITBP, Dirang (Arunachal Pradesh) organised yoga sessions and cleanliness drives at the Corps Headquarters and forward posts at altitudes above 12000 feet."

ITBP held several yoga sessions last week as a prelude to the International Yoga Day.

Meanwhile, the Indian Coast Guard officials united at Visakhapatnam to celebrate International Yoga Day, and the CG Ship Rani Abbakka practised yoga on Tamil Nadu's sacred shores.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Visakhapatnam on Friday evening, where he will lead the celebrations for the International Yoga Day.

The theme for this year is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," which echoes India's vision of global wellness and reflects the integrated vision of well-being. It emphasises the interconnectedness of human and planetary health, drawing from the Indian ethos of "Sarve Santu Niramaya" (May all be free from disease).

According to the Ministry of AYUSH, the Prime Minister 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.

The mass demonstration will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 AM and is expected to attract unprecedented participation from all over the country.

He will be joined by Union Minister of State (IC) Ayush, 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.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Proud to see our ITBP warriors practicing yoga at such high altitudes! 🇮🇳 This shows how deeply yoga is ingrained in our culture - from the Himalayas to the coasts. The world should learn from India's holistic approach to wellness.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the yoga initiative, I wish we saw more coverage of the actual border security challenges our forces face daily. Yoga is great, but let's not romanticize the tough conditions our jawans endure at these posts.
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Arjun S.
Performing yoga at 14,000 ft is no joke! Our border forces are truly special - protecting the nation while promoting wellness. The theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health" perfectly captures India's ancient wisdom. More power to our Himveers! 🙏
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Sunita R.
Beautiful initiative! But I hope the government is also providing proper oxygen facilities and medical support at these high-altitude posts. Yoga is beneficial, but the extreme conditions need proper infrastructure too.
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Vikram J.
The ITBP doing yoga at Pangong Tso sends a strong message to our neighbors about India's soft power and territorial sovereignty. Cultural assertion through yoga at border areas is a brilliant strategy! 👏
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Neha P.
As someone who struggles with basic yoga poses at sea level, I'm in awe of these jawans! Their discipline is inspiring. Maybe next year they can livestream a session - would love to learn high-altitude yoga techniques from the experts!

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