Coimbatore: Defense personnel gathered at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore on Saturday, which was with a dedicated yoga session held in front of the prestigious Adiyagi statue to mark the International Day of Yoga 2025.The participated by about 200 armed forces personnel was organized under the guidance of trained yoga trainers from the session center.Speaking to ANI, a yoga teacher at Ish Yoga Center, said, “Today is the international day of yoga. It is not new; Since its launch, it has been like a forest fire. The world now knows the importance of yoga.”Talking about the special program, he said, “Now, we are in front of Adiyogi. We had a session for only 200 or so many armed forces personnel … they have come here from the bases here, and we have held a small yoga session for them. ,Earlier in the day, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Udampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Singah met army personnel here in Mudhampur, praising his efforts in Operation Sindoor.Rajnath Singh said, “Your bravery is widely praised across the country. I salute the bravery and courage of the Indian Army.”He gave a clear message that the operation vermilion was not just a reaction, and it is not over yet.Meanwhile, the Indian Army organized a yoga session at the world’s highest battlefield in Siachen. Many soldiers, veterans, families and children participated in the session.Highlighting the subject of ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ in a post on X, the army wrote, “On the 11th International Day of Yoga ED 2025, the Indian Army held Yoga sessions for all areas and climatic conditions from the country’s highest battlefield Siachen.” Yoga as a way of life “.
