In this yoga day lets' pledge to make a new start for a new India by adopting Yoga, let us keep ourselves & society in good health and spirits. Keeping the same spirit intact today on 21st June 2017 brimming with excitement and energy, nearly 2500 proud people of Ghaziabad gathered at IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus) to mark the 3rd International Day of Yoga.
Enthusiasm was so high that despite odd climatic conditions people from all walks of life not only attended but also stretched an extra muscle in various yogic postures. To add to their enthusiasm Retired Gen.V.K. Singh (Minister of States for External Affairs) along with Pawan Sinha(renowned Astrologer), Mr Suresh Khanna (Urban Development Minister), Mr Ashu Verma(Mayor of the City Ghaziabad) and Swami Rajnathji (Yoga Guru), Mr. Rakesh Chharia (General Secretary)IMS Ghaziabad, Ministhy S Das (D.M Ghaziabad), Kanchan Verma (Vice Chairman, GDA), Mr. C.P Singh (Commissioner MCD), Manish Kumar Mishra (S.P Ghaziabad), Mr Rajesh Kumar (ADM Finance& Legal) H.N Singh (S.S.P), Mr Lalit Jaiswal (Sansthan sanrakshak), Mr Narendra Shishodia , Mr. Gyanendra Singh (ADM Administration) , Ms. Preeti Jaiswal(ADM City), Mr. Praveen Sahani(Cheif editor Samachar Plus) Dr.Sapna Rakesh (Director IMS Ghaziabad (University courses Campus) took part in the celebrations.
They not only joined everyone in yoga but they also talked about the importance of yoga in our daily lives. They mentioned that " Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. This tradition is 5000 years old. It embodies the unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well-being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day."
Yoga practitioners took a relaxing break to bend, twist and pose. They all together preached the true essence of yoga.