GUWAHATI, June 21: Asserting that the world has rediscovered the power of yoga, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said it connects one’s physical, mental and spiritual aspects.
Participating in the state government’s central International Yoga Day event at Salbari in Baska district, he also said it has emerged as an indispensable part of modern life across the globe.
Greeting everyone on the occasion, the chief minister said, “Yoga connects physical, mental and spiritual aspects of a person and helps in living a fulfilling life.”
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He said yoga not only advocates a healthy lifestyle but also has an influence towards building a harmonious society.
“Yoga is our glorious cultural heritage and the whole world has accepted it,” Sarma said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made efforts for the global recognition of yoga.
“The declaration of ‘International Yoga Day’ by the United Nations a decade ago has led the world to rediscover its potential,” he added.
The chief minister said conducting the state’s central yoga function at Salbari also holds special importance as it shows how an area, once troubled with conflict, is now a testament to peace and development.
Sarma, in a post on X earlier, said, “Choose Yoga, Choose a healthy life!”
“The ancient practice of Yoga, with its roots in Sanatan Dharma, is the answer to all your health issues and is a tradition flowing from our sages and ancestors. On #YogaDay2025, let’s commit to practising it regularly and lead a fit lifestyle,” he added.
Several programmes to mark the occasion were held across the state in government and private offices, educational institutions and other organisations.
In Silchar, the International Yoga Day event witnessed participation from students, yoga enthusiasts, officials and people.
Minister for Barak Valley Development Kaushik Rai, attending the event, highlighted the transformative impact of yoga.
“Yoga is not just a physical exercise – it is a holistic celebration of our body, mind and soul,” he said.
Silchar MP Parimal Suklabaidya stressed the relevance of yoga in today’s world and said, “As the modern age confronts us with stress, anxiety and lifestyle-related challenges, yoga remains an ancient yet timeless solution. It is our responsibility to encourage the youth to embrace this path for a healthier and more focused life.”
Local administrations organised special yoga sessions and programmes to mark the occasion across the state, including in Guwahati, Tamulpur and Chirang.
Elected representatives, including ministers, MPs and MLAs, along with top officials, yoga practitioners and people from different walks of life, participated in the events.
Similar programmes were conducted in various other organisations and agencies, including at Sashastra Seema Bal Guwahati frontier headquarters, NTPC Bongaigaon, NCC group headquarters at battalion Guwahati, different schools and colleges, to mark International Day of Yoga.
The International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. This year’s theme is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’. (PTI)
