Guwahati, June 21 (HS). International Yoga Day (IDY-2024) was celebrated today in Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) as a global celebration of health. Yoga practice sessions were organized at NFR headquarters, all divisions and factories to make people aware about the importance of yoga and its effects on human health. The theme of International Yoga Day 2024 is “Yoga for Self and Society”. The theme emphasizes the dual benefits of yoga practice – improving individual health and improving society at large. The theme recognizes that inner peace and self-care are the cornerstones of a happy and healthy existence. It is worth mentioning that International Yoga Day 2024 is the 10th anniversary of this event.
At NFR HQ, International Yoga Day event was organized at Railway Indoor Stadium, Maligaon on the theme “Yoga for Self and Society”. NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava along with other senior Railway officials were present on the occasion where Railway officials and employees along with their families participated wholeheartedly in the “Asana” Kriya. International Yoga Day-2024 was also celebrated in all the five divisions of NFR where thousands of Railway employees and their families participated. 21st June is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. It symbolizes development, growth and reconnection between the natural world and the self.
Pusire also used various social media platforms to create wider awareness among the common people about the benefits of practicing yoga.