11th International Yoga Day celebrated with zeal across District Doda schools
Jun 21, 2025
DODA: In a remarkable display of unity, discipline, and unwavering commitment to health and wellness, the 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with immense fervor across all government and private schools in District Doda.
The district-wide celebrations, a testament to collective spirit, were meticulously organized under the expert guidance of the District Development Commissioner, Harvinder Singh and the supervision of the Chief Education Officer Mohammad Hafiz.
The initiative saw a massive outpouring of participation from Students, Teachers, NSS volunteers and members of the civil society, transforming every school campus into a vibrant space brimming with synchronized yoga postures and mindful breathing exercises.
Special yoga sessions were conducted in both rural and urban schools, where trained instructors and dedicated physical education teachers skillfully led students through a series of Asanas, pranayama and meditation. The primary focus remained on amplifying awareness about the profound physical, mental and spiritual benefits of integrating yoga into daily life.
Adding to the grandeur, the District Administration Doda orchestrated key events at picturesque locations like the Lake View Resort Gatha Bhaderwah and Lal Draman, Sazan. Here, students delivered captivating group yoga demonstrations, showcased mesmerizing yoga-themed dances and presented eloquent speeches underscoring the global significance of this ancient Indian practice.
District Development Commissioner Harvinder Singh commended the Department of School Education Doda for its effective mobilization of youth and their dedication to promoting a culture of wellness, harmony and inner peace. He highlighted that these efforts were perfectly aligned with this year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health."
The impactful event culminated with a heartfelt pledge by all participants to embrace yoga as a daily practice and to proactively spread its transformative message throughout their communities.
