ITBP Troops Perform Yoga At 17,000 Feet In Snow-Covered Ladakh

Yoga is not merely a physical activity but an ancient art to promote and preserve the wellness of body and mind. Through an array of asanas yoga is said to benefit the holistic development of a person. It embodies unity of body and mind accompanied by a calming aura.  June 21, annually, since 2015, is celebrated as International Day Of Yoga. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the International Yoga Day 2022 event in Mysuru on Tuesday. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troops across the country also took part in the celebrations.

In the snow-clad hills of Ladakh perched at an elevation of almost 17,000 feet, the ITBP troops braved chilling temperature to  performed Yoga asanas. The ITBP troops were seen performing different Yoga asanas in the snow-covered ground.

The troops stationed at various topographical areas in India. Also displayed their support and stretched their bodies in lieu of today’s Yoga day event. They performed in places where mercury falls in minus degrees. From Kedarnath in Uttarakhand to Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh, ITBP troops were seen celebrating International Yoga Day 2022.

Since 2015, the International Day of Yoga unites the nation as people from across the sub-continent, from police forces to a common person in their four walls perform yoga asanas by a way of coming together in celebration.