Indian Officials Promote Yoga as Daily Practice Ahead of International Yoga Day
NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha and other officials participated in a yoga training programme at Pavitra Sangamam in Ibrahimpatnam, emphasizing yoga as an invaluable heritage that should be part of daily life. The event was organized as part of a tourism-themed yoga initiative ahead of International Yoga Day, with participation from multiple district departments and local representatives. The programme aims to raise awareness about yoga while highlighting the importance of protecting tourist destinations in the region.
NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha led a yoga session at Pavitra Sangamam in Ibrahimpatnam on Wednesday, calling yoga an invaluable heritage that should be integrated into people's daily routines. The event was jointly organized by multiple district departments including AYUSH, Tourism, Health, Revenue, Education, and Municipal Administration, with participation from government employees, officials, students, and representatives from the Vijayawada Thermal Power Station. Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad highlighted that the programme serves dual purposes: creating awareness about yoga and showcasing the importance of protecting tourist destinations like Kondapalli and the Mylavaram-Mulapadu region, which he described as the lungs of the new capital region. The initiative is part of broader preparations for International Yoga Day celebrations.
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