Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Anshul Garg said that with the grace and blessing of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji, the serene environment and facility of Sports Complex has been established at Katra town which is now being utilized for yoga sessions alongwith other sports activities and is a testament to commitment of Shrine Board under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Lt. Governor, JK-UT for promoting health and well being within our community.
The CEO also highlighted the significance of yoga in today's fast-paced world, emphasizing its role in fostering harmony and balance within oneself and in society. He said that making Yoga a way of life would go a long way for staff and other stakeholders in enhancing the efficiency and efficacy in management of hassle-free pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine round the clock.
The event featured a series of yoga sessions in unison towards better health and wellness, led by experienced instructors from Bharatiya Yog Sansthan following Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). Officers and staff of the Board, sportspersons, students, prominent citizens, and hundreds of local residents from all walks of life participated in the event which started from 6:15 AM and concluded at 8:15 AM.
Notably, the International Day of Yoga has been organized on a regular basis in the Shrine Board’s Sports Complex after inauguration of the facility by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in the year 2016. Similar yoga sessions were also organized at Bhawan, Adhkuwari, Sanjichhat and Bhairon as part of the celebration of International Yoga Day making it a grand success.