Rajasthan CM Practices Yoga With Police Ahead of Yoga Day
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma led a premier yoga session alongside women police patrol units at his official Jaipur residence. The event served as a major prelude to the upcoming global celebrations, emphasizing physical fitness, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being across the state.
Key Highlights
- Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma hosted a mass yoga session with the women’s police patrol unit at his official residence in Jaipur on Saturday.
- The state government has finalized extensive physical arrangements for state-wide yoga events spanning district, block, and Gram Panchayat levels.
- The United Nations has designated the official global theme for the 2026 event as ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’.
- Nationwide countdown demonstrations feature unique displays, including specialized floating yoga sessions by water sports athletes in Srinagar.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday practised yoga with personnel from the women’s police patrol unit at his official residence in Jaipur as part of activities being organised ahead of International Yoga Day.
The yoga session was held at the Chief Minister’s residence, where women police personnel and members of the patrol unit joined the Chief Minister in promoting the message of healthy living through regular yoga practice.
Addressing the participants, Sharma said yoga is not merely an exercise but the foundation of a healthy body, a calm mind and a balanced life.
He said regular yoga practice helps make an individual physically strong, mentally positive and spiritually energetic.
The Chief Minister also appealed to people across the state to participate in the various programmes being organised on the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21.
State-wide Yoga Day Preparations
According to Sharma, yoga events are being organised at district, block and Gram Panchayat levels across Rajasthan, besides educational institutions and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
The event was part of a series of programmes being conducted in the run-up to International Yoga Day, which is observed annually on June 21.
Preparations for the International Day of Yoga 2026 have gathered pace across the country, with several states organising countdown events and mass yoga sessions ahead of the global celebration.
International Yoga Day 2026: ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’
This year marks the 12th International Day of Yoga. According to the United Nations, the theme for 2026 is ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’, highlighting the role of yoga in promoting active, healthy and independent living across age groups.
Countdown Events Across India
In the run-up to the observance, yoga-related events have been organised in different parts of the country. A 24-hour countdown event was held at Parade Grounds in Hyderabad, while preparations are underway at Red Road in Kolkata.
Mega yoga sessions have also been organised in Jammu and Kashmir, including at Sanasar in Ramban district, while water sports players showcased floating yoga at Pokhribal Lake in Srinagar. Similar programmes were held in Uttar Pradesh and Goa ahead of the International Day of Yoga.
A Global Movement
International Yoga Day was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 following a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has since grown into a global movement.
History of International Yoga Day
The global celebration of yoga originated from an official proposal presented by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Recognizing its universal appeal, the United Nations established June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Over the past 12 years, the annual event has transformed into a massive international movement, mobilizing millions of participants across global borders to embrace holistic wellness.
FAQs
What is the official theme for International Yoga Day 2026?
The United Nations has declared the official theme for 2026 to be ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’, focusing on active and independent living.
Where did the Rajasthan Chief Minister hold the pre-Yoga Day session?
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma hosted the specialized training session at his official government residence located in Jaipur.
Which specific group joined the Rajasthan Chief Minister during the exercise session?
Personnel serving within the specialized women’s police patrol unit joined the Chief Minister for the morning wellness session.
When was the International Day of Yoga first adopted by the United Nations?
The United Nations General Assembly officially adopted the global initiative in 2014 following a formal proposal by India.
