SDM Bhardwaj Leads with Purpose as Dalhousie Marks Yoga Day at Youth Hostel

Subhash Mahajan

Dalhousie :-On June 21, 2025, the 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Youth Hostel in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh. The event was graced by Shri Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, SDM Dalhousie, who served as the chief guest. He was joined by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, SDAMO from Tunnuhatti, and Yoga Acharya Rajendra Kumar, who conducted the yoga session.

Around 50 yoga practitioners gathered to participate in the session, which followed the Common Yoga Protocol. Participants performed a range of yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and mudras under the expert guidance of Yoga Acharya Rajendra Kumar. The session aimed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being through structured practice and community engagement.

In his keynote address, SDM Bhardwaj highlighted the transformative power of yoga and encouraged everyone to integrate it into their daily routines for a healthier and more balanced life. He emphasized that yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise but a holistic discipline that nurtures inner peace, discipline, and resilience.

The event concluded on a warm note with Dr. Sharma extending heartfelt thanks to all attendees and contributors. The program was described as harmonious and successful, reflecting the spirit of International Yoga Day—unity through wellness.

Such community-driven celebrations continue to reinforce yoga’s timeless relevance and its ability to bring people together in the pursuit of shared health and spiritual harmony.