New Delhi, June 6: With International Yoga Day just around the corner, the AYUSH Ministry of the Government of India is actively promoting various yoga asanas and encouraging their inclusion in daily routines. The ministry emphasizes that yoga is not only beneficial for the body and mind but also enjoyable for everyone.
According to the ministry, yoga is for everyone—children, youth, and the elderly alike. It is not only health-promoting but can also be fun. To make yoga more engaging, the AYUSH Ministry suggests incorporating animal poses, which can make learning yoga enjoyable for children while enhancing their flexibility.
Additionally, short yoga breaks during classes in schools or offices can help alleviate fatigue and improve concentration. Group yoga activities can double the fun of practicing yoga with family and friends. The ministry has announced a ‘Yoga Creativity Challenge,’ inviting people to create their most unique and creative yoga poses, which can be shared on social media as photos or videos. This challenge aims to inspire creativity in yoga and encourage the exploration of new poses.
The ministry states that when yoga is enjoyable, individuals are more likely to continue practicing it long-term. Yoga experts particularly urge the youth to lay the foundation for healthy aging starting today. Regular yoga, light physical activity, and a positive lifestyle can help maintain both physical and mental health as one ages. The journey of healthy aging begins with lifelong movement and yoga.
Yoga is not limited to asanas; it encompasses breathing techniques, meditation, and physical awareness that benefits people of all ages. Yoga can be practiced anywhere—at home, in parks, or in classrooms.