From Asanas to Awareness, Nagpur Strikes a Pose on Yoga Day Nagpur: Thousands of residents rolled out their yoga mats across Nagpur on Sunday as the city celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with mass sessions, acrobatic demonstrations, environmental initiatives and an anti-drug awareness campaign. The city's main Yoga Day event was held at Yeshwant Stadium, jointly organised by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and the district administration. From Surya Namaskars to human pyramids and tree plantation pledges, the celebrations reflected this year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Aging." Mayor Neeta Thakre inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp in the presence of deputy mayor Leela Hathibed, standing committee chairperson Shivani Dani-Wakhare, municipal commissioner Vip, and several other dignitaries. Citizen Krushna Bhende, a long-time yoga practitioner, praised the event's collaborative effort between the Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal and the NMC. He emphasized the importance of integrating yoga into school curriculums to instill health and tradition. Another participant shared how the event alleviated her fears about performing yoga. "I was worried I wouldn't be able to do the asanas, but they were not complex. I understood the instructions and performed each with ease," she said. Gorakhnath Sunil Sirsikar, a member of the Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, noted that the event has been held annually for 12 years, attracting around 5,000 participants. A highlight of the day was a spectacular display by the Nagpur District Yoga Association, where young participants, guided by Anil Mohgaonkar, showcased advanced techniques and formed a human pyramid.#nagpur #nagpur_municipal_corporation #nmc #yeshwant_stadium #janardan_swami_yogabhyasi_mandal
