AGARTALA, June 17 (TIWN): Along with the different other parts of nation, International yoga day is scheduled to be celebrated on June 21, said Sports Minister Shahid Chowdhury. He further stated that initiatives are being taken in the all the district, Sub-division, and block to observe the International Yoga day. It is expected that Chief Minister Manik Sarkar along with Health minister Badal chowdhury to address the program at the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bahawan in June 21st.

On the occasion of world’s first International Yoga Day all the NCC Schools and Colleges will be participating in the program.

Sports Miniter Shahid Chowdhury stated that Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies 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 within you, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us to deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.

He further said that as a part of the program, a rally to be organized on 21st June and candidates from NCC, NSS, Scout and guide, Nehru Youth Centre, and others will participate in the rally and will move across several parts of the city.

Minister Shahid Chowdhury further said that Yoga is not just about working out; it’s about a healthy lifestyle. The practice of yoga allows students to be still in a world consumed with chaos. Peace and tranquility achieved through focused training appeals to everyone. Yoga’s deep breathing and meditation practices help foster an inner shift from to-do lists, financial concerns and relational struggles to something a little bit bigger than the issues you face. Yoga helps to relieve stress and uncluttered the mind, and helps you get more focused.