INDIAN ARMY LEADS THE WAY TO INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
Prayagraj,Many consider the Indian army the epitome of fitness, since Indian Army embodies the commitment and zeal to be a fighting fit force guarding our borders. And so, it is no surprise that in the run up to the International Day of Yoga -2022 (IDY-2022), the Indian Army’s Headquarters Chhattisgarh and Odisha Sub Area(COSA) organised a talk on “The Benefits of Yoga”, followed by a demo of easy – to – do Yogasanas at Naya Raipur on 30th May 2022.
Under the theme of “Yoga for Well-Being”, the event was organised at the iconic “Saubhagyam” Meditation Centre on the banks of the Sendh Lake at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Almost 100 Officers, Jawans, Civil Defence Employees and their families actively participated.
The events were led by Ms Kirti Gupta, an expert Yoga Instructor trained at Morarji Desai Institute of Yoga, Delhi, with over 5 years of experience. “People find it difficult to move out and exercise in the heat outside, but Yoga is brilliant in that anyone can adopt the simple techniques even at home”, she said. Ms Kirti Gupta, herself is an Army wife.
Similar events were held in all military stations across Odisha, in Bhubhaneshwar Army camp, Balasore, and Gopalpur Military station.In the past, the Indian Army has commemorated IDY in the icy heights of Siachen and the sandy deserts of Rajasthan.
“The Indian Army is always aligned to National themes. This International Day of Yoga theme focuses upon telling people to adopt a healthy lifestyle by doing exercise and yoga. This initiative in the run up to the 8th edition of the International Yoga Day will create awareness and enthusiasmin our team at ‘COSA’ and also inspire others to follow a healthy lifestyle for well-being”, a senior army official from COSA said.
HQ COSA located in Naya Raipur is the highest military headquarters looking after the Army related administration in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Even in the past, the headquarters has taken various initiatives to connect the citizens with the army and also to assist ex servicemen by coordination with the state government.
