India Post Champions Wellness with Yoga Day Celebrations Across Gujarat

Ahmedabad. The Department of Posts marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2025) with vibrant enthusiasm under the global theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." Across various Divisions and Post Offices in North Gujarat and the Saurashtra-Kutch region, officials and their families actively embraced yoga as a vital practice for physical and mental well-being.

Leading the initiative, Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav, Postmaster General of the region, emphasized the essential role of yoga in cultivating a disciplined lifestyle. “Yoga is not just exercise; it is a comprehensive science for balanced living. In the fast-paced materialistic world, yoga acts as a powerful anchor for humanity, nurturing our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions,” he stated. He further encouraged all postal employees to integrate yoga into their daily routines for long-term health and vitality.

In a symbolic celebration, a large-scale collective yoga session was held at the iconic Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial, located in Shahi Baug, Ahmedabad. The event witnessed widespread participation, reflecting a shared commitment to health and harmony.

Assistant Director Shri V M Vohra highlighted yoga's ability to counter negativity and foster inner peace. Supporting the message, fellow Assistant Directors Shri Ritul Gandhi and Shri M M Shaikh emphasized yoga’s role in achieving a fit and healthy India, noting its growing acceptance across diverse sectors of society.

The yoga session featured expert instruction by Ms. Rinku J. Acharya and Ms. Reema A. Raulji from Ahmedabad GPO, who demonstrated various postures and explained their significance as per the official yoga protocol. Participants followed their lead with dedication, turning the event into a live embodiment of the day's theme.

Prominent attendees included Assistant Superintendent of Post Offices Jinesh Patel, Ronak Shah, Bhavin Prajapati, Inspector Yogendra Rathaud, Assistant Account Officer Ramswaroop Mangawa, and officers like Ravi Ravat and Tara Chand Kumawat. Alongside their families, they participated enthusiastically and pledged to adopt yoga as a lifelong habit.

Through this unified celebration, the Department of Posts not only promoted the message of holistic health but also reaffirmed its commitment to employee well-being and national wellness movements. The initiative served as a reminder that when institutions lead by example, social transformation becomes not just possible—but powerful.