Heritage Yoga Session Held at Cellular Jail as A part of IDY 2026 Countdown Programme

Sri Vijaya Puram | May 27, 2026

As a part of the 25-day countdown programme main as much as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the AYUSH Wing of the Directorate of Health Services in affiliation with the A&N State Ayush Society (NAM) organised a “Heritage Yoga” session in entrance of the historic Cellular Jail on Tuesday.

The programme aimed to advertise the significance of yoga in attaining holistic well being and well-being whereas additionally connecting members with the wealthy heritage and cultural legacy of the islands. The iconic nationwide memorial, which stands as a solemn reminder of India’s freedom wrestle, added significance to the occasion and mirrored the timeless values of India’s cultural heritage and the traditional observe of yoga.

A complete of 47 members enthusiastically took half within the yoga session. The programme was performed underneath the supervision of Dr. Nandini, Medical Officer In-Charge (Y & N), AYUSH Hospital, with assist from yoga instructors.

During the session, members actively carried out numerous yoga asanas and respiratory workout routines. They have been additionally inspired to include yoga into their each day routine to keep up bodily, psychological and emotional well-being.

The occasion shaped a part of the sequence of actions being organised forward of International Day of Yoga 2026 to create consciousness about the advantages of yoga and encourage better public participation.