Despite of the heavy rain, around 400-500 people came to Nehru Park, on the occasion of 3rd International Yoga Day to perform various asanas of yoga. There were many who performed yoga for the very first time on Wednesday. From 4-year-old children to 85-year-old, people could be seen participating enthusiastically. There were foreign dignitaries too who took part in this event.
Session started with stretching proceeded by some basic yoga asanas. Professional yoga trainers showcased and explained about each postures.
All the basic necessities were provided to people by NDMC like water bottles, mobile toilets (the park had its own toilets as well), security was provided as men and officers of Delhi Police and Border Security Force (BSF) were taking continues rounds around the park and the section where people were performing yoga.
85-year-old Jagannath Sharma came all the way from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh just to attend this day in the national Capital. Belying his age Sharma performed Shirshasana (headstand) and many more.
He is as fit as any person in his twenties. Age is just an number, it doesn't stop him from doing Yoga. He is an inspiration to all.
Another surprising element was that a man even brought his pet dog to the park who paid attention to all the asanas while the event was going on. He even helped his owner to perform Yoga, his owner mentioned that everyday his dog accompanies him to do Yoga.