Mizoram Celebrates Yoga Day

The International Day of Yoga was celebrated on Wednesday at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl in which hundreds of people participated.
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The celebration was led by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and his wife Jayashree Kambhampati.
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Similar programmes were also held in different parts of the state, including hospitals and government institutions.
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Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, and creates harmony between man and nature, the governor said.
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"It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world, and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well-being," he said.
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Kambhampati highlighted how yoga is convenient to be practiced anywhere with a minimal requirement, and how efficient it is for improving health and quality of life.
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Unfortunately, Mizoram has high incidences of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, he said.
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In addition, a lot of youth are suffering from anxiety and depression, he added.
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"I believe that yoga may be a viable option as we attempt to mitigate these various physical and mental problems," Kambhampati said.