JAMMU, Jun 16: As part of the series of activities being organised to commemorate International Day of Yoga 2026, the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jammu, conducted a special yoga session and awareness programme at its premises for officers, staff members, interns, patients, and their attendants on the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The programme aimed to promote yoga as a holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional well-being while creating awareness about healthy ageing and an improved quality of life.
The programme commenced with a yoga session conducted by Dr. Shubham Singh Pathania, Senior Research Fellow, who guided the participants through various yogic practices, including asanas and pranayama. Around 50 participants enthusiastically took part in the session. The importance of regular yoga practice in maintaining physical health, flexibility, mental balance, and overall well-being was highlighted, with emphasis on its preventive and therapeutic benefits.
This was followed by an awareness lecture delivered by Dr. Harbans Singh, Officer In-Charge of the Institute, who elaborated on this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” He emphasized that regular yoga practice plays a significant role in enhancing physical fitness, reducing stress, strengthening mental health, and preventing as well as managing lifestyle-related disorders. He further stated that yoga offers a holistic approach to health, enabling individuals to remain active, self-reliant, and productive throughout their lives.
In his address, Dr. Harbans Singh encouraged all participants to make yoga an integral part of their daily routine and to spread awareness about its benefits among their families and communities.
The programme concluded with an appeal to all participants to adopt yoga as a way of life and to actively participate in the various activities being organised in connection with the International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026.