Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot Calls Yoga a Trusted Path to Healthy and Balanced Living

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot said that yoga is one of the most reliable tools for maintaining physical and mental well-being and highlighted the global recognition achieved by India’s ancient yoga tradition. He was speaking during the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations held in Bengaluru on June 21, 2026.

Key Details:

• Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot participated in the 12th International Day of Yoga-2026 programme organised by the Department of AYUSH in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

• He said International Day of Yoga has evolved into one of the world’s largest health and wellness movements.

• According to the Governor, yoga reflects harmony between the mind and body, thought and action, and promotes overall health and well-being.

• He noted that modern lifestyles have created several physical and mental challenges and that yoga offers a healthy body, a calm mind and a positive outlook.

• The Governor recalled that the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga in 2014 following the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

• He said yoga is now practised by millions of people in more than 190 countries, symbolising global recognition of India’s knowledge, culture and the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.

• He emphasised the need for healthy and mentally strong youth for building a developed India and encouraged young people to dedicate time every day to yoga.

• Referring to this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, he said yoga helps senior citizens remain physically active, mentally healthy and self-reliant.

• The Governor said he personally follows yoga and pranayama and has experienced their health benefits.

• He called upon people to make yoga, pranayama and meditation an integral part of daily life.

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