From Rumi Darwaza to Gomti River: LU promotes holistic wellness ahead of Yoga Day celebrations

We wanted to showcase yoga as an integral part of our culture and what better way to do it than at a historical site like Rumi Darwaza!– Amarjeet Yadav
Lucknow's iconic Rumi Darwaza became a hub of holistic fitness when students from the Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine of the
Lucknow University
, gathered at the monument on Monday morning to spread awareness about holistic fitness ahead of the 11th
International Yoga Day
to be celebrated on June 21, 2025.
This initiative was meant to promote the message that just as yoga is essential for our health, a clean and balanced environment is equally vital hence this activity was held on the banks of River Gomti which is the lifeline of our city!– Amarjeet Yadav, faculty coordinator, Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine, LU
A group of 12 yoga trainers demonstrated a series of asanas, including Anjaneyasana, Virabhadrasana, and Trikonasana. They then introduced pranayama techniques, featuring bhramari, anulom-vilom and surya namaskar, which drew an enthusiastic applause from the crowd. The architecture's majestic aura enhanced the overall sense of calm and unity.
BCCL
Amarjeet Yadav, faculty coordinator of Department of Yoga, said, 'The trainers were adorned in saris and Rumi Darwaza, being a signature monument of Lucknow, served as the perfect backdrop.
All women trainers were included to spread the message of women empowerment.'
BCCL
In another symbolic initiative, the trainers also gathered at Kudiya Ghat earlier this month to perform yoga on the boats tied along the banks of river Gomti. 'Yoga promotes wellness, and a large part of wellness is achieved when we keep our ecosystem clean and balanced. To nurture civilization, a river is a lifeline and it is essential for us to take care of our water bodies to maintain the ecosystem for our survival,' Yadav added.
-With inputs from Amina Ashraf

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