4th International Yoga Day in Kanpur: Bend it like our leaders

  • | Friday | 22nd June, 2018

In Kanpur, people from all walks of life got together to make the 4th International Yoga Day a huge success. Moti Jheel and Green Park Stadium were the center of activities where city folk gathered in large numbers to practice yoga. From politicians to bureaucrats to police officials, everyone donned yoga day T-shirts and performed asanas with all sincerity. "Saumya Agarwal performing pranayaam at Green Park Stadium (BCCL/ IB Singh)Surendra Kumar Singh, DM, Kanpur, also performed yoga with Kanpurites and also motivated the masses to make yoga a routine. What’s interesting is that the entire world is acknowledging the power of yoga," said Surendra.Alok Singh (BCCL/ IB Singh)People doing yoga at Green Park Stadium (BCCL/ IB Singh)A large number of people performed asanas at Moti Jheel (BCCL/ IB Singh)

In Kanpur, people from all walks of life got together to make the 4th International Yoga Day a huge success. Moti Jheel and Green Park Stadium were the center of activities where city folk gathered in large numbers to practice yoga. From politicians to bureaucrats to police officials, everyone donned yoga day T-shirts and performed asanas with all sincerity.(L) Rajnath Singh joined in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow (C) UP Governor, Ram Naik performed yoga asanas in Lucknow (R) Dr Dinesh Sharma in Lucknow (BCCL/ IB Singh)At Green Park Stadium, Pramila Pandey, mayor, Kanpur, Alok Singh, IG Police, Surendra Kumar Singh, DM, Akhilesh Kumar Meena, SSP, Kanpur and Saumya Agarwal, Vice Chairperson, Kanpur Development Authority , among other officials, performed yoga with thousands of school children and Kanpurites. At the Moti Jheel the regular morning walkers of the area gathered to celebrate the day.Pramila Pandey (BCCL/ IB Singh)"Yoga is not just an exercise, in fact it, is a way of living life. However busy I am, I make it a point that I practice yoga every day," said Pramila Pandey, Mayor, Kanpur, adding, "This practice of mine not only keeps me fit but also helps me stay calm."Saumya Agarwal performing pranayaam at Green Park Stadium (BCCL/ IB Singh)Surendra Kumar Singh, DM, Kanpur, also performed yoga with Kanpurites and also motivated the masses to make yoga a routine. "Yoga is something that has a magical effect on your body and mind. What’s interesting is that the entire world is acknowledging the power of yoga," said Surendra.Alok Singh (BCCL/ IB Singh)People doing yoga at Green Park Stadium (BCCL/ IB Singh)A large number of people performed asanas at Moti Jheel (BCCL/ IB Singh)

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