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The AYUSH Department organized a special yoga session for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Anantnag to promote wellness. Pilgrims participated in breathing exercises and meditation to ease trekking strain. Free Ayurvedic medicines and climate-specific health counseling were also provided. Devotees praised the initiative for boosting their physical and mental endurance.

Key Points: Amarnath Pilgrims Join Special AYUSH Yoga Session in Anantnag

  • Yoga sessions ease physical strain for Amarnath pilgrims
  • Ayurvedic remedies and lifestyle tips shared for high-altitude travel
  • Free medicines distributed to support pilgrim health
  • Breathing exercises aid trekking to 14,000-ft Amarnath shrine
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J-K: Ayush holds special Yoga session for Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag

AYUSH Department conducts wellness-focused yoga sessions for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, offering breathing exercises, Ayurvedic remedies, and free medicines.

"We get mental peace. I would like to say that to make the Yatra successful, the pilgrims should practice the Yoga. – Vikram, Devotee"

Anantnag, July 19

The AYUSH Department organised a special yoga session for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims at Mattan in Anantnag district as part of its ongoing wellness initiative.

Scores of devotees participated in this special Yoga session, which focused on breathing exercises, meditation, and basic yoga postures to help ease the physical strain of the pilgrimage.

Officials from the department stated that the initiative aims to promote holistic health and boost immunity among the yatris. The session also included awareness about Ayurvedic remedies and lifestyle tips suitable for high-altitude travel.

Pilgrims expressed gratitude, saying the yoga exercises provided much-needed relief and rejuvenation during the demanding journey. Free medicine was also distributed among the devotees

Vikram, a devotee, told ANI, "....We get mental peace. I would like to say that to make the Yatra successful, the pilgrims should practice the Yoga".

He also stated that the Ayush department is providing them with free medicines on a regular basis. "...Medicines are being provided to all the Yatri's.

Ravi Jotshi, another devotee, said, "We are very grateful to the Ayush Department for conducting the Yoga in two sessions. I took part in both sessions. It is beneficial. There is no harm. They make us do breathing exercises to help us in trekking towards the Amarnath cave shrine, (located at an altitude of 14,000 feet)".

Syeed Taskeena (Yoga instructor) told ANI, " I supervise one session in the morning and another in the evening. Many pilgrims come here. I teach them breathing exercises to help them onward with their journey. We also held counselling here for them".

Dr Mehbooba Parveen (In-charge Medical Officer AYUSH) highlighted the preventive measures while speaking with ANI,

"The focus of the department has been on the preventive measures, that is, prevention of diseases, promotion of health. For that, we do (temperament) counselling for them as we do an assessment of the temperament here. Every devotee has an individual temperament as they come from a climate and enter into a different climate".

The official also said that the department is providing medicine free of cost to the devotees.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Did my Amarnath Yatra last year and wish this facility was available then! The altitude sickness was brutal. Kudos to AYUSH department for thinking about devotees' health. Hope they continue this every season.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the effort, I wonder if the government is doing enough infrastructure development for pilgrims. Yoga is good but what about better roads, sanitation and medical facilities enroute? Both are important.
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Shreya B
My parents are on the yatra right now and called to tell me about these yoga sessions! They said it's helping them cope with the cold and fatigue. Feeling so relieved knowing such facilities exist. Jai Baba Barfani! ❄️
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David E
As a foreigner who did the yatra last year, I'm impressed by how India integrates traditional wellness practices with modern pilgrimage management. The breathing exercises actually helped me acclimatize better than some of my Indian friends!
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Kavya N
The temperament counselling mentioned is such a thoughtful touch! People coming from different climates need different care. This shows how Ayurveda understands personalized healthcare centuries before it became a global trend. 👏

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