Yoga At 20,000 Feet: Indian Army Soldiers Mark International Yoga Day At Siachen

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According to the Indian Army, troops participated in the yoga practice early Friday morning as part of coordinated celebrations held nationwide.
The Indian Army marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by conducting yoga sessions at the Siachen Glacier, including at the base camp and forward posts, braving sub-zero temperatures and one of the most unforgiving terrains on the planet.
According to the Indian Army, troops participated in the yoga practice early Friday morning as part of coordinated celebrations held nationwide.
The sessions at Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, were carried out despite extreme weather conditions and high-altitude challenges, reinforcing yoga's relevance in maintaining resilience and endurance among soldiers.
Visuals shared by the Army on official social media platforms showed personnel performing Yoga asanas against the snow-covered backdrop of Siachen, which is located at an altitude of over 20,000 feet and considered the highest battlefield in the world.
The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on June 21 following a United Nations resolution adopted in 2014. This year's global theme, 'Yoga for Self and Society," emphasises individual wellness and collective harmony.
Yoga has been formally integrated into the Indian Army's routine training and wellness programs, particularly for troops deployed in high-stress, high-altitude environments such as Siachen.
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June 20, 2025, 21:17 IST

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