Gujarat to Establish 51 Yoga Studios to Promote Wellness

On Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that his government will establish 51 Yoga Studios nationwide. This initiative promotes the ancient yoga practice, which provided immense benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Announcement 51 Yoga Studios at Nadabet:

The announcement was made at Nadabet in Banaskantha district, near the India-Pakistan border, where the CM participated in the state-level event to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga.

Several state ministers and Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary were in attendance. According to an official release, this marks the first time Yoga Day has been celebrated at Nadabet.

Promoting Yoga Through State Yog Board:

In his address to the yoga participants, CM Patel highlighted that yoga, a system of exercises for the body and breath control, has reached every corner of the world due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event at Nadabet was jointly organized by the State Yog Board and the Border Security Force (BSF).

Patel elaborated on efforts to popularize yoga through the State Yog Board, mentioning the plan to establish 51 state-run Yoga Studios this year.

These studios aim to provide a one-stop health solution to the people of Gujarat. The government is committed to spreading yoga across every corner of the state.

Yoga as a Solution for a Stressful Life:

Patel emphasized that yoga is the best solution for today’s stressful life and has become a public movement under PM Modi’s leadership.

He noted a significant shift in people’s approach towards India’s ancient heritage following the coronavirus pandemic. Yoga has been widely accepted as a tool to combat the virus, helping people boost their immunity and strengthen their lungs during lockdowns.

The CM informed the participants that nearly 1.25 crore people took part in Yoga Day events organized across the state on Friday.

Union Ministers Participate in Yoga Day:

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed yoga at an event held at a public garden on Sindhu Bhavan Road in Ahmedabad.

Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil participated in a yoga program in Surat, according to an official release.

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