Saturday morning in New Delhi began with the graceful stretches and calming breaths of yoga as Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led a meaningful session at the Sonia Vihar Water Sports Club. The occasion? The grand celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day.
Embracing One Health, One Earth
“I wanted to celebrate this day by doing yoga by the Yamuna,” Chief Minister Gupta expressed passionately to the gathering. This year’s yoga celebration, revolving around the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” underscores the intertwined well-being of individuals and the planet. Gupta, alongside the public works department minister Parvesh Verma, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, and tourism minister Kapil Mishra, performed various yoga asanas, such as Bhujangasana and Pranayama, aligning themselves with nature and holistic health.
A Vision for Global Harmony
Gupta emphasized the profound connection between personal health and the well-being of our environment. She articulated that yoga fosters a deeper unity, not just within our own bodies, but with the world around us. This belief echoes India’s broader vision of achieving peace and harmony worldwide through ancient wisdom and practices.
A Shared Experience of Joy and Wellness
Attendees like Jagat Narayan Gupta, a local participant, felt revitalized by the morning session. “This was such a rejuvenating experience,” he remarked. The early morning start and engaging in physical exercise with a community share a unique joy and sense of belonging.
A Nationwide Celebration
While the yoga events unfolded at the club, participants also joined a larger network of celebrations as a live stream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grand event in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, played simultaneously. The synchronization of diverse celebrations unearthed a shared pursuit of wellness and a reinforced connection across different regions.
A Festive Conclusion
The day wrapped up with a special show from the students of Sonia Vihar Water Sports Club, leaving participants inspired and hopeful for the future. According to Hindustan Times, the event not only showcased the beauty and potential of yoga but offered a renewed commitment to living in harmony with the Earth.
The event was a beautiful reminder of yoga’s timeless relevance and its power to transform not just our bodies, but our relationships with the world we cherish. Celebrating the ancient tradition by the banks of the Yamuna, Delhi once again demonstrated how local action could resonate on a global scale.
