From Ladakh To Sikkim: ITBP Soldiers Perform Yoga At High Altitudes In Himalayas On International Yoga Day

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which includes physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines. It helps us maintain our physical as well as mental health. Travellers from around the world come to India to learn about the practice of Yoga.?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi first floated the idea of International Yoga Day during his speech at the UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014. 177 nations supported the draft resolution passed by India.

The word ‘yoga’, is derived from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as International Yoga Day by resolution 69/131.

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Tuesday, 21st June is celebrated as International Yoga Day all across the world. Even though this form of exercise originated in India over 5,000 years back, it has been adopted by almost every country around the world.

According to the Ministry of Ayush, it is expected that as many as 25 crores of people will participate in International Day of Yoga 2022 celebrations across the world.

Today the Indo-Tibetan Border Police ITBP personnel promoted Yoga by 'doing various asanas including Surya Namaskar and various other yogasanas at different high altitude Himalayan ranges on India-China borders including Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in bone-chilling minus temperatures around. Here take a look:

At an altitude of 16,500 feet, Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) practice Yoga in Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga.

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At an altitude of 14,000 feet, the Central Ski Team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) participates in the International Day of Yoga celebrations, at Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh.

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At an altitude of 17,000 feet, Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) perform Yoga in Ladakh on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga.

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On the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga, Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) practised? Yoga at an altitude of 14,500 feet in Uttarakhand.

?The Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) practice yoga at 16,000 feet in Uttarakhand on the 8th International Yoga Day

?The Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) practice yoga at 17,000 feet in snow conditions in Sikkim on the 8th International Yoga Day

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Indo-Tibetan Border Police dedicate a song on International Yoga Day:

?Not just in the Himalayas? the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) practice yoga in other parts of the country too:

Other forces including the Indian Navy, Indian Army etc. also perform Yoga:

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