While International Yoga Day is around the corner, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has taken the initiative of promoting yoga to its people living in NDMC area. The NDMC has deputed yoga teachers working in its schools to hold free classes for citizens in its parks every morning.
The civic body has also identified six ‘yoga sthals’ in areas under its jurisdiction in the run-up to the International Yoga Day celebration on June 21. These parks include lodhi Garden, Sanjay Jheel in laxmi Bai Nagar, Nehru Park, Subhash Park in Netaji Nagar, Talkatora Garden and Children Park at India Gate.
“This idea will help in the betterment of health standards of the citizen but also discipline mind and instill a sense of pride in our heritage and ancient culture, especially amongst the younger generation,” said an NDMC official.