Thousands across TN observe 5th Global Yoga Day

Naval personnel at INS Adyar also joined the International Yoga Day (see photo on right).

At the Raj Bhavan, Governor Banwarilal Purohit was joined by a number of volunteers, including students from Madras University, Anna University, Sports University and Medical University. In the hour-long event, Central Reserve Police personnel (CRPF), those from State Police and other employees of the Raj Bhavan performed various asanas, a Raj Bhavan release said.

“These asanas are beneficial for physical fitness, musculoskeletal functioning and cardio-vascular health, the management of diabetes, respiratory disorder, hypertension, hypotension and other lifestyle - related disorders,” the statement said, adding that they also help reduce depression, fatigue, anxiety disorder and stress.

Sengottaiyan and Soundararajan performed postures at an event to mark the day, while Vijaya Baskar and officials including Health Secretary Beela Rajesh joined the programme held at the Omandurar Government multispeciality hospital.

In Tiruchy, over 1,000 students from around 10 edcuational institutions participated in the event held at Uzhavar sandhai. Officials of Southern Railway also participated in an event to mark Yoga Day. Similarly, in BHEL premises, more than 3,000 students and NCC cadets performed yoga (see photo below).