12th International Day of Yoga 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and active participation across Shopian district today. This year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlights the importance of adopting yoga as a lifelong practice to promote physical vitality, mental resilience, and holistic wellness across all stages of life.
The main district-level event was organized at the Mini Secretariat, Shopian, where a large number of participants from various government departments, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and the general public took part in the yoga session.
The programme commenced with a mass yoga demonstration conducted as per the Common Yoga Protocol under the guidance of trained instructors from the Department of AYUSH. Participants performed various yoga asanas and breathing exercises aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and overall well-being.
Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta attended the district level function. SSP Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary, ADDC Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, ADC Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, district administration officers, officials from various departments, and members of the public participated in the celebrations and performed yoga asanas with great zeal and enthusiasm.
Similar yoga programmes were organized at Government Degree College Shopian, Government Degree College Zainapora, SDM Office Zainapora, and Indoor Stadium Arhama. Besides, yoga sessions were conducted at all AYUSH Arogya Mandir Centres and the AYUSH Unit in the district in collaboration with Government UPS, MS, HS, and HSS institutions to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga and encourage its adoption in daily life.
The events featured mass yoga sessions and awareness activities highlighting the importance of yoga in achieving physical fitness,mental resilience, and holistic health and promoting a culture of drug free and healthy society.