Gandhinagar, June 18: A grand event was held at GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) in Gandhinagar on Thursday, in collaboration with the Gujarat State Yoga Board, to celebrate International Yoga Day. More than 1,500 participants, including representatives from the corporate sector, employees, and local residents, enthusiastically took part in the festivities.
The event featured the presence of the “Life Once More” team and actor Mayur Vakani, among other dignitaries. They emphasized the importance of yoga and a healthy lifestyle, encouraging attendees to practice yoga regularly.
Chairman of the Gujarat Yoga Board, Shishupal, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 12 years of service, good governance, and public welfare have been completed. In this spirit, the Gujarat State Yoga Board is consistently organizing yoga programs. The initiative “Yoga for Corporates” aims to connect businesspeople, industrialists, employees, and officials with yoga.
He noted that when individuals in the corporate sector adopt yoga, it positively impacts not only their health but also the country’s economic progress. According to him, this leads to increased productivity and contributes to the nation’s turnover and GDP growth. He described yoga as not merely a physical exercise but a comprehensive medical science that enhances bodily strength and strengthens the immune system. He urged all citizens to incorporate yoga into their daily lives for their physical, mental, and spiritual development, helping India move towards becoming a “Vishwaguru” (world leader).
Sanjay Kumar, Managing Director of GIFT City, mentioned that this yoga program was organized with the support of the Gujarat Yoga Board and the Gujarat government, aiming to connect the workforce with yoga. He reported that thousands of employees showed interest and actively participated, reflecting the initiative’s success. The program received extremely positive feedback from participants, leading to plans for regular yoga classes at GIFT City in collaboration with the Gujarat Yoga Board.
Actor Mayur Vakani also shared his experiences at the event. He expressed feeling extremely positive and energized after participating in the yoga session. He praised the training provided by the yoga instructors and highlighted the inspiring message about the importance of yoga conveyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi across the nation.
He stated that yoga is indeed the foundation of life and essential for living a healthy life. According to him, if a person desires a disease-free life, they must integrate yoga into their daily routine. He noted a unique energy and positivity experienced throughout the session, which excited all participants.
Mayur Vakani further stated that this initiative symbolizes a new consciousness, where participants suggested that such yoga sessions should be held weekly. He described it as a new social movement connecting people towards health and awareness. He also mentioned that yoga not only improves health but also paves the way for prosperity and success. Referring to the Prime Minister’s vision of “Developed India 2047,” he asserted that this goal can be achieved through yoga and a healthy lifestyle.
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