Chamba, June 21: A district-level yoga camp was organised at the historic Chaugan ground in Chamba on the occasion of International Yoga Day. The event was hosted by the AYUSH Department and witnessed participation from students, officials and members of various organisations.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Amit Mehra attended the programme as the chief guest and inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
This year’s International Yoga Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’ highlighting the importance of adopting yoga to remain healthy, active and disease-free at every stage of life.
Extending his greetings on International Yoga Day, Amit Mehra said that yoga should be made an integral part of daily life to ensure a healthy and fit lifestyle. He noted that regular yoga practice strengthens both the body and mind and helps prevent several lifestyle-related diseases, including heart ailments and diabetes.
“Yoga is a simple yet effective way to maintain overall well-being. Everyone should dedicate some time every day to yoga,” he said.
District AYUSH Officer Dr Anita Sharma honoured the chief guest with a memento during the programme.
Under the guidance of Dr Yogesh Jaryal, In-charge of the District Ayurvedic Hospital, participants performed various yoga asanas and pranayama exercises. The session included Padmasana, Vajrasana, Bhujangasana, Tadasana and Shavasana, along with breathing techniques such as Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, Anulom-Vilom, Bhramari, Shitali and Ujjayi.
Among those present were District Planning Officer Dr Devendra, District Welfare Officer Manjul Thakur and Yoga Day Nodal Officer Sushil Kumar. Students from various schools, trainees from nursing and polytechnic institutes, and members of Seva Bharti Chamba and the Sarvodaya team also participated in the programme.
