In a dedicated initiative to promote health and wellness through traditional practices, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organized a mass yoga session in Daman on Sunday. The event is part of the nationwide preparations for the upcoming International Yoga Day, which is celebrated every year on June 21.
This year’s yoga day is being observed under the global theme ‘One Earth, One Health,’ reflecting a unified approach to health that emphasizes harmony between human well-being and environmental sustainability. The Indian Coast Guard’s event in Daman aligned with this theme by encouraging awareness about yoga’s role in fostering both personal and collective health.
The mass session saw participation from Indian Coast Guard officers, enlisted personnel, family members, and local residents, all performing yoga asanas together. Held at a prominent open space in Daman, the session was guided by trained yoga instructors and followed a structured sequence of practices that focused on breathing, flexibility, and mindfulness.
Senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard stated that such events not only strengthen physical health but also enhance mental clarity and stress management—skills essential for defense personnel and civilians alike. The event also served as a reminder of India’s long-standing cultural tradition of yoga, which has gained global recognition since the United Nations declared June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2014.
Participants were also briefed on the scientific and medical benefits of practicing yoga regularly. The session emphasized the value of incorporating yoga into daily routines, especially in high-stress professions and urban lifestyles. As part of the event, several informative brochures and handouts on yoga techniques and their health benefits were distributed.
The Indian Coast Guard’s commitment to wellness initiatives such as these reflects its broader effort to maintain operational readiness through holistic health strategies. “A healthy body and a focused mind are key to efficient service. Yoga plays a vital role in achieving that balance,” a senior officer remarked during the event.
The mass session in Daman is one of many such events being conducted across the country in the run-up to International Yoga Day. The Ministry of AYUSH, along with various armed forces and civil organizations, has been coordinating a wide range of yoga awareness activities.
Public response to the event in Daman was overwhelmingly positive. Many local participants expressed interest in continuing their practice beyond Yoga Day, citing the physical and mental benefits experienced during the session. The Coast Guard also encouraged community members to participate in future wellness programs and adopt a proactive approach to health.
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day, events like these reinforce the central message of wellness, unity, and sustainable living through yoga—a tradition that continues to gain strength both within India and globally.
