India tourism, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Mumbai, would be celebrating the 4th International Day of Yoga (IDY) through various initiatives with the aim of creating awareness about Yoga and its benefits. Several events have been planned across the region comprising States of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa.
This year it is proposed to promote heritage and Yoga together by highlighting Iconic Monuments of India and therefore this office has proposed to celebrate “Yoga by the Heritage” at iconic sites in the Western Region namely-Trimbakeshwar , Ajanta & Ellora in Maharashtra, Somnath in Gujarat and also at the iconic beach site of Colva Beach in Goa. In addition the promotions/demonstrations / celebrations will also take place in Raipur in Chhattisgarh, Panaji in Goa and Mall Promotion in Phoenix Market City, Kurla, Mumbai.
On the occasion, Indiatourism, Mumbai in association with Chhattisgarh Tourism Board has organised Yoga Demonstration for Tourism stakeholders, school children among others of Raipur at Hotel Johar, Raipur from 07:00 am to 08:00 am on June 21.
To convey the importance of Yoga, well known celebrities like, Ms. Kavita Dixit veteran badminton player, International Hockey Player, Mrs. Agrawal, Mrs. Asia International and Sanjay Sharma, Judge of International Body Building events would be joining the event at Raipur.
Yoga Gurus from Aarogya Mandir Yoga Institute, Raipur will lead the yoga session. The members of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangatan, Raipur would also be part of Yoga Demonstration. Students from different schools of Raipur would also also part of Yoga celebration, informed Shobha Kumar, Assistant Director, Indiatourism, Mumbai.