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News18
3 hours ago
- Health
- News18
Unity, Wellness, World Records: Andhra Lays Out Welcome Mat For PM Modi-Led Mega Yoga Day Event
Last Updated: With PM Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu leading from the front, Visakhapatnam is ready to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga on an unprecedented scale As the first light breaks on June 21, Visakhapatnam's stunning shoreline will transform into a massive open-air yoga stage, stretching over 29 kilometres from Dolphin's Nose to Bhogapuram. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu leading from the front, the city is preparing to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on an unprecedented scale. The buzz is unmistakable. Hoardings and banners across Visakhapatnam invite citizens to join 'Yogandhra", Andhra Pradesh's own branding of the Yoga Day celebration. This year's theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health", focuses on the connection between personal wellness and holistic planetary health. The coastal route from RK Beach to Bhogapuram is expected to draw an estimated 5.5 lakh participants. From children to senior citizens, from first-timers to dedicated practitioners, all will perform synchronised yoga postures in a coordinated show of unity and wellness. The event is rooted in the ancient Indian ethos—'Sarve Santu Niramaya"—a timeless call for health and freedom from disease for all. According to details accessed by News18, Prime Minister Modi is expected to address the gathering from a dais set up near the Kalimata temple, initially facing north. Once his address concludes, he will turn south to begin the yoga session. Joining him will be CM Naidu, deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, union AYUSH minister Prataprao Jadhav, and other dignitaries in what is shaping up to be a historic moment for Andhra Pradesh. PM Modi has, since 2015, led International Day of Yoga celebrations from symbolic locations—New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mysuru, Srinagar, and even the UN Headquarters in New York. This year, it's Visakhapatnam that takes centre stage. At the heart of the celebration is the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), a 45-minute guided yoga session crafted by the AYUSH ministry to bring structure and consistency to public yoga events. The session will begin promptly at 6.30 am and run until 7.25 am, covering the full 29-kilometre stretch. It starts with a minute-long prayer, followed by six minutes of preparatory loosening exercises. The central 25-minute yogasana segment will feature key postures like Tadasana, Bhadrasana, Vajrasana, Bhujangasana, and will conclude with Savasana for relaxation. The final 12 minutes are reserved for kriyas, pranayama, meditation, and a shared sankalp or vow—for collective peace and health. In one of the most striking lead-up events, 25,000 tribal students from the Alluri Sitarama Raju District gathered at the Andhra University Engineering Grounds to perform the Surya Namaskar in perfect sync—an attempt aimed at breaking a world record. Speaking to News18, 10-year-old Kondamma, one of the participants and a tribal student, shared her excitement: 'I am thrilled to be part of this yoga record-breaking event. I have been practising since August last year. I'm really happy." Another student, Bhagyashree, said, 'I've been waiting for this day. Our school trained us well. I'm excited the Prime Minister is here and we're part of this once-in-a-lifetime event." The scale of the celebration is unmatched. Organisers aim to set 22 world records in a single day—from the largest number of tribal children performing Surya Namaskar, to the longest contiguous stretch of yoga participants, and a statewide synchronised yoga demonstration involving all 5.5 crore residents of Andhra Pradesh. Orchestrating such a massive event involves a formidable logistical effort. The ministry of AYUSH, Visakhapatnam district administration, department of sports, and Andhra University's yoga department are working closely to coordinate operations. Public safety and emergency readiness are top priorities. State authorities confirmed that medical aid stations have been placed every kilometre, supported by 200 ambulances, over 2,000 CCTV cameras, and more than 1,000 police personnel to manage the crowd and ensure smooth execution. As the sun rises over the Bay of Bengal on June 21, Visakhapatnam will not only aim for record books but will also send a powerful message to the world—of collective well-being, unity, and the healing strength of yoga. First Published:
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Guest Column: Yoga is India's gift to the world for wellness
Yoga, an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition, offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, encouraging inner peace and balance in a rapidly changing world. The theme of the 11th International Day of Yoga is: Yoga for One Earth One Health. It inspires a unified movement, transcending geographies, cultures, and professions. Thanks to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the acceptability of yoga has been enhanced to the extent that it is practised as a way of life and has given India a unique recognition before the international fraternity. On September 27, 2014, in his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), PM Modi proposed to dedicate June 21 as the day to celebrate yoga across the world. Less than three months later, on December 11, 2014, 193 members of the UNGA and 173 co-sponsor countries unanimously approved the resolution, which agreed that yoga offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, and that widespread promotion about its benefits is necessary for the global population's health. Ten years later, UNGA president Dennis Francis underscored its significance by terming yoga 'a powerful metaphor for the United Nations itself', underlining the power of yogic practices in addressing the physical and mental health problems of the modern world. The mass participation stands testament to the fact that the world has now accepted and is celebrating yoga. A remarkable 24.53 crore people participated globally, social media recorded 3.48 crore engagements, community radio reached to 26 lakh participants, and 177 UN member nations extended their support to India's initiative. Internationally, Indian embassies and yoga institutes engaged around 5.45 lakh people. Shaping yoga economy In today's fast-paced world as yoga supports physical and mental health, it has witnessed tremendous growth over the past decade by finding a way into the hearts and homes of millions across the world. No surprise, a new yoga economy is creating fresh employment opportunities with the growth of yoga tourism, the establishment of yoga retreats and resorts, and the booming market for related apparel and equipment. As of 2023, over 30 crore people practise yoga worldwide. That number keeps climbing, and it's fair to assume that future datasets will show an increase in practitioners and professionals. This expanding ecosystem directly contributes to a demand for skilled professionals, a need being actively addressed by government initiatives. Potential for growth The global yoga industry, including classes, teacher trainings, retreats, and products, is now worth more than $88 billion. Government initiatives promoting AYUSH education and training are fostering a skilled workforce, meeting industry demands. The AYUSH sector is likely to generate nearly 30 lakh job opportunities in the near future. India has over 7,55,780 registered AYUSH practitioners, reflecting the country's strong foundation in traditional systems of medicine and holistic healthcare. The Skill India Mission, through the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), had trained 1.3 lakh students as yoga instructors and trainers as of 23 June, 2022. The AYUSH department has established the Yoga Certification Board for yoga practitioners. Over 100 major institutions in India and 10 from abroad have been granted certifications from this board. Expansion of Ayush With government support, India's Ayush market which was $2.85 billion in 2014 has gone up to $43.4 billion in 2023 and exports doubled from $1.09 billion to $2.16 billion. The ever-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem has led to the growth of MSMEs in Ayush from 38,216 in August 2021 to 53,023 in January 2023, an increase of about 40% in a year. The startups are also booming in this sector is booming with the number of DPIIT-recognised startups reaching 900 in December 2022. As Ayush methods are creating business opportunities all over the country, 52% of these startups are from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, creating about 8,500 jobs. Looking ahead Both yoga and Ayush can be promoted among the youth as a career option with global opportunities. Indian universities could offer professional degrees or certifications that can prepare such professionals. Yoga needs to be promoted as preventive wellness tool which focuses on developing a healthy lifestyle. Teaching yoga should made part of the school curriculum. The Indian medical fraternity is among the largest in the world. Indian doctors have global reputation and today they are practising all around the world therefore it is important to make medical professionals yoga ambassadors. International Yoga Day has become a global public health movement with millions of people across the globe embracing yoga and making it a part of their daily lives. With each passing day, now Yoga is reaching even more people and deepening its worldwide. The writer is a member of the Rajya Sabha. Views expressed are personal.
Hans India
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Yoga sessions take centre stage
Visakhapatnam: With the 'International Yoga Day' just a day away, ministers, district officials emphasise the need to make the record-breaking event a grand success. Apart from intense rehearsals, beautification works and clean up exercises are being carried out at several parts of the city. Encouraging people to take part in one of the biggest and greatest events to be held under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, ministers, district officials and department heads come together to make it a grand success. With the largest ever participation for the IYD celebrations, the event scheduled in Visakhapatnam on June 21 is expected to break a host of records. On Thursday, a walkathon was organised under the aegis of the AYUSH department and district administration in the city to make people understand the magnitude of the event and encourage them to contribute to its hassle-free conduct. AP Ministersr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Satya Kumar Yadav and S Savitha reiterated that the event is a household celebration and exhorted people to become part of it. The walkathon, highlighting the goodness of yoga, began at Andhra University Convention hall to Vishwapriya function all. 'Allot an hour a day for yoga practice to derive holistic health benefits,' the ministers underlined. With a target of 2 crore participation in the IYD event, the ministers informed that the set target was achieved within a short span of time. Ministry of AYUSH secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha exhorted people to participate in the celebrations enthusiastically. Programmes are planned out to bring yoga closer to people and encourage them to practice it on a daily basis. The walkathon saw participation of Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao, MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao, among others. As the beach stretch, especially along the Visakhapatnam east constituency and Bheemunipatnam segment, has been made a no-vehicle zone, commuters take diverted routes. Following which, traffic bottlenecks are witnessed in various junctions. Waltair of East Coast Railway organised awareness rallies across various locations over the division. The awareness rallies saw participation from sportspersons, railway staff, scouts and guides, civil defence personnel and family members from local colonies promoting greater awareness and engagement in the practice of yoga. On June 21, the International Yoga Day, a large-scale yoga session will be conducted at the Waltair Railway Cricket Stadium. Making students understand the importance of practicing yoga, trainers organised a session for the girls at the Government Residential School for Visually-Challenged Girls in Visakhapatnam. The students were given training in various asanas on the occasion in which they took part enthusiastically. As part of the IYD celebrations, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar students gear up for Yogandhra 2025 with great enthusiasm. 800 Students studying from Classes VII to X took part in a pre-yoga session under the guidance of yoga instructors. The students have been undergoing training sessions for the past one week. At SR Digi School, students practiced at a session organised at the campus on Thursday. Headmistress Y Padmaja explained the benefits of yoga and its importance to the students who were given training in Surya namaskar and other asanas, pranayama techniques. Ahead of IYD celebrations, a session was organised by Nature Cure Hospital at Maharanipeta. Led by instructor Sistla Srilakshmi, yoga sessions are carried out at the hospital premises on a regular basis. The instructor expressed happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation over Yogandhra-2025 and stated that the large-scale promotion of yoga aids in reaching out to more communities and encouraging them to consider yoga as an integral part of life.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Stage set for Yoga Day at 4K places across UP: Minister
1 2 Varanasi: The theme of 11th International Yoga Day , to be celebrated on Sunday, Jun 21, is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', with the aim of integrating yoga into lifestyle of public and to spread its message globally. UP minister of AYUSH, Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu', said yoga was not just a physical exercise but means for a harmonious lifestyle, mental balance and alignment with nature. He said extensive arrangements had been made made for the state-level event at 4,075 designated sites and the main event would be held on Raj Bhavan lawns in Lucknow. The minister said that to realise vision of Prime Minister's 'Yoga for Cooperation' and Chief Minister Yogi's 'Healthy Uttar Pradesh', Yoga Week was being observed across the state from Jun 15 to 21, featuring special programmes, from village councils to Raj Bhavan. He said the plan was prepared with cooperation of the Lucknow Development Authority, transport corporation, police administration, municipal corporation, medical department, and information and public relations department for LED, sound systems, yoga mats, refreshments, security, traffic management and cleanliness. In addition to the main event at the Raj Bhavan, group yoga sessions will be organised at 10 major parks in Lucknow, besides at 4,075 designated sites across the state, and at 1 lakh locations nationwide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Mishra said Yoga Week activities began as rehearsals on Jun 15, involving various competitions such as speeches, rangoli, extempore speeches, posters, and yoga exercises in AYUSH colleges, schools, universities, and hospitals. He said special yoga sessions were being organised for specific groups like pregnant women, differently-abled individuals, underprivileged groups, prisoners, orphaned children and slum dwellers. Additionally, the 'Y-Break' five-minute yoga method was being promoted in offices and the corporate sector. The minister said that under the 'Yoga Unplugged' branding, social media-based national and international yoga competitions were being held to attract youth. The aim of the initiative was to raise awareness about yoga among youth and make it an integral part of their daily routine. This time, yoga is being linked with environmental conservation through yoga sessions at natural sites, tree planting and cleanliness drives. Special yoga sessions are being organised at Amrit Sarovars, rivers, lakes, and parks, with tree planting under 'One Tree in Mother's Name' initiative.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
AP prepares for Int'l Yoga Day celebration's trial run
Visakhapatnam: A series of Yogandhra programmes were recently conducted across north coastal Andhra Pradesh, as part of the state's month-long celebration leading up to International Yoga Day on June 21. In Srikakulam, MLA Gondru Shankar participated in a large-scale event at the 80-feet road junction. On this occasion, he highlighted govt's commitment to public health through yoga and credited chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu for prioritising yoga as a tool for mental and physical well-being. District collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar, who oversaw the arrangements, ensured that the programmes were held successfully at historically significant sites with the support of the AYUSH department and local yoga instructors. The district is holding daily yoga events with strong public involvement. In Vizianagaram district, state minister S Savitha chaired a review meeting at Kotarubilli village in Gantyada mandal to monitor preparations for the Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam. Stressing the preventive health benefits of yoga, she encouraged all citizens to adopt it as part of their daily routine. State minister Kondapalli Srinivas also urged public representatives and citizens to actively participate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the mega event in Visakhapatnam on June 21, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend. Vizianagaram collector Dr BR Ambedkar said that a trial run for logistics will be conducted on Thursday, June 19, at the Vizag beach venue. Each mandal will send one bus for the trial run, accompanied by liaison officers, which will travel to the beach as per a designated route map. At the beach, a trial will be conducted for entering the compartments, parking buses, and other arrangements and logistics.
