CM Sukhu Performs Yoga With 2,000 Participants In Hamirpur

Hamirpur : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over a grand state-level event to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga, performing various asanas alongside nearly 2,000 enthusiastic participants.

The mass session, centered on the global theme of "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," was organized by the state's Department of Ayush at the Synthetic Track Ground of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Anu, Hamirpur.  The Chief Minister inaugurated the morning session by lighting a ceremonial lamp and performing traditional prayers dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of health and medicine.

Chief Minister Sukhu then performed a series of synchronized yogic postures and breathing exercises for approximately 45 minutes. The mega event witnessed an overwhelming turnout from all sections of society, including a large gathering of senior citizens, local youth, school children, and prominent administrative officials.  During the event, Sukhu officially released an informative booklet compiled by the Department of Ayush.

The publication serves as a concise guide detailing the health benefits, correct techniques, and structural alignments of essential yoga postures.  Addressing the massive gathering, the Chief Minister underscored the vital importance of incorporating yoga into daily routines to combat modern lifestyle diseases and mental stress.

He noted that yoga remains India's greatest wellness gift to the world, fostering harmony between the mind and the body. Following the mass demonstration, the Chief Minister interacted with several young athletes and sports trainees present at the complex, encouraging them to maintain physical and spiritual balance through the regular practice of yoga. State ministers and legislators also participated actively in the mega fitness drive.