Student Police Cadets (SPC) perform yoga at Government Girls High School, Thripunithura, as part of Yoga Day organised by the District Yoga Association at the school on Saturday.
| Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT
Several people, including children and senior citizens, participated in the International Yoga Day programmes held here on Saturday (June 21, 2025).
Union Minister Suresh Gopi, who led the programme held at the Bolgatty Palace event centre, said Yoga should become a daily habit among people to build a healthy nation. “Good health is essential for the country’s development, and Yoga is the only way to achieve it,” he added.
Actor Mohanlal participated in a programme held at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) convention centre in Nedumbassery. Several children joined him in demonstrating Yoga techniques. Speaking on the occasion, the actor urged the youth to stay away from the menace of drugs, describing it as a cancer that destroys one’s health.
A mass Yoga session was organised by the Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe) at its headquarters in Fort Kochi. The event was held in association with the Kochi Cultural Heritage and Tourism Society and Brahma Kumaris Foundation. Around 300 participants, including officers, enlisted personnel, defence civilians, and family members of the Coast Guard fraternity, took part in the session.
At the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training headquarters in Kochi, Director M. Habibullah inaugurated the International Yoga Day programmes. Officers, staff, and students participated and practised yoga asanas on the occasion.
A yoga dance event was held at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. Organised by the faculty and students of the Department of Physical Education, the programme highlighted the importance of Yoga.
District Police Chief (Kochi City) Putta Vimaladitya inaugurated the Yoga Day programme held at Amrita Hospital. Students and teachers took part in the training session.
Prof. M. Junaid Bushiri, Vice-Chancellor, Cochin University of Science and Technology, inaugurated the Yoga Day programmes organised by the Department of Physical Education in association with the National Service Scheme and the Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering on its Thrikkakara campus.
T.J. Vinod, MLA, was the chief guest at the programme organised by the 7(K) Naval NCC unit at St. Teresa’s CGHSS, Ernakulam. The participants demonstrated various asanas and breathing techniques.
Published – June 21, 2025 08:16 pm IST
