West Jaintia Hills observes International Yoga Day with focus on holistic wellness

In celebration of International Yoga Day and to highlight the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” a yoga session was organised at the Kiang Nangbah Yoga Centre (Indoor Hall), Jowai.
The event was a collaborative effort by the District Hub for Empowerment of Women under the District Social Welfare Department, West Jaintia Hills, along with the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Yoga Cell, NSS Cell, and NCC Cell of Kiang Nangbah Government College.
The session was led by Hercules Toi, Member Secretary of the Yoga Cell.
Participating in the event, GLC Mylliem, Assistant Commissioner, Jowai, emphasised the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life and expressed hope that it would become a regular practice beyond this special day.

Toi highlighted that yoga is not just a physical activity but a holistic practice that fosters harmony between body, mind, and environment. He noted that yoga calms the mind, nurtures inner peace, and helps individuals find balance in their everyday lives.
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