Union Minister Kaushal Kishore, Minister S Pangnyu Phom, Advisor Dr Neikiesalie Kire and others at International Day of Yoga 2022 at Kisama on June 21. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | June 21
Nagaland today joined the rest of the world in observing International Day of Yoga 2022 under the theme “Yoga for Humanity.’ Through this platform, the participants have taken oath that “I commit, to make myself into a healthy, peaceful, joyful and living human being.”
“Through every action of mine, I will strive to create a peaceful and loving atmosphere around me. I strive to break the limitations of who I am right now and include the entire world as my own. I recognize the kinship of my own life with every other life. I recognize the unity of all there is,” stated the oath taken by the participants at the programme.
Yoga is like an insurance for all: Kaushal Kishore
Gracing the main programme for the state of Nagaland at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, near Kohima, Kaushal Kishore, Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affair, Government of India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the need for all to be part of Yoga as it helps better health, mental wellbeing and peace.
Yoga is like an insurance for all, the Union Minister said. He called upon the people to be part of Yoga to remain healthy.
Yoga has many health benefits: Pangnyu
Also speaking on the occasion, Nagaland Health & Family Welfare Minister, S Pangnyu Phom maintained that that Yoga has many health benefits for which people must make it an instrument to help grow and keep check one’s health system.
He said that Yoga is playing an important role in the daily life of every individual “by putting it into practical, it is providing physical health, mental health and spiritual health to the mankind.”
He appealed the people to inculcate and imbibe to practice Yoga for healthier life. Pangnyu also maintained that Yoga provide calm and peaceful mind and give relaxation to the whole body, adding “It will help one to stay strong and energetic. Therefore, let us all keep this in our mind and put into practice for our own good and betterment.”
The programme witnessed live screening address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Nagaland’s urban development and municipal affairs advisor Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire while Common Yoga Protocol was led by Patanjali Yog Samity, Kohima.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Seyiekhrietuo John Zhale, State Programme Officer, National AYUSH Mission, Nagaland,
The programme was organized by Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland in association with CPWD under the Ministry of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, New Delhi.
Livingstone Foundation Society (LFS) observed the International Day of Yoga with a host of activities at Livingstone Foundation International (LFI). On June 16 and 17, competitions on fine arts, essay writing, poster making and speech were conducted for the students and mentors of LFI. A seminar on the benefits of yoga was conducted by Orentsani Kikon, Professional Certified Yoga Trainer, President of Nagaland Yogasana Sports Association & Brand Ambassador of Nagaland for NEB Sports & CYRUNS on June 20. The observance culminated on June 21 with the performance of mass yoga at the LFI school and hostel campus. (Photo Courtesy: LFS)
173 Bn CRPF organized a yoga event at its Battalion Headquarters, near Airfield, Dimapur with the theme ‘Yoga for Humanity’ on June 21. Around 300 personnel including Officers, Jawans and families with their children performed various asanas and breathing exercises of Yoga. Sh. Vishnu Gautam, Commandant 173 Bn CRPF exhorted the participants. (Photo Courtesy: 173 Bn CRPF)
ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) - Don Bosco, implementing SBI Foundation Gram Seva programme in Dimapur, celebrated International Day of Yoga with the remedial students and teachers of the 5 adopted villages- Khriezephe, Diezephe, Urra, Bade & Tsithrongse. (Photo Courtesy: AIDA)
The International Day of Yoga was observed at Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Mokokchung on June 21. It was organized by Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland in collaboration with NYKS, NSS, NCC and Bharat Scouts & Guides. The day was marked with an hour long session of Yoga which was attended by around 60 participants. The Yoga session was instructed by Vivendra Singh, Hav, 25 BN NCC Mokokchung. (Morung Photo)
Assam Rifles units of IGAR (N) under DGAR and Spear Corps, celebrated yoga day based on the theme ‘Yoga for Humanity’ across the state of Nagaland and Tirap, Longding and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh on June 21. Yoga sessions, drawing and painting competitions, quiz and tree plantation drives were conducted across the states of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. (Photo Courtesy: IGAR (N))
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