- 36,000 practitioners to perform yoga at Gujarat’s 75 tourist, archaeological sites and landmark architectural sites to promote yoga for fitness on the International Yoga Day, June 21
- The yoga performances across the state have been documented in the form of short films to showcase benefits of yoga in the backdrop of Gujarat’s unique culture, history, architectural marvels, natural eco-system and a diverse geography
- Each episode of this Yoga Yatra reveals the beauty and grandeur of Gujarat by taking viewers and yoga enthusiasts on an immersive tour of the state’s most remarkable destinations and the innumerable facets of the practice of yoga: Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation.
NE HEALTH BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JUNE 17
In the run-up to India’s 75th Independence Day, celebrated across India as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, and the International Yoga Day, the Adani Foundation has organised a yoga tour of the state.
Leading to #InternationalYogaDay, @adanifoundation celebrates the grandeur of Gujarat in an immersive tour of the state's 75 most remarkable destinations and the innumerable benefits of yoga. A journey to preventive healthcare and holistic well-being in the service of the nation. pic.twitter.com/83sjFZ1aIl
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) June 17, 2022
The tour covers 75 heritage, tourist, archaeological sites and landmark architectural sites across Gujarat. Each of these sites is of immense significance and many of these are revered religious sites. The sites were chosen to reflect the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Gujarat.
#GirNationalPark is a home for the Asiatic #Lions. It also has numerous varieties of flora & fauna. With #yoga, we connected with nature which felt peaceful and had @imranirampal, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s Captain, who shared her journey with yoga. #IndiaRahegaFit
— Adani Foundation (@AdaniFoundation) June 15, 2022
The yoga performances by 36,000 practitioners across the state have been documented in the form of short films to showcase benefits of yoga in the backdrop of Gujarat’s unique culture, history, architectural marvels, natural eco-system and a diverse geography. This content is available to viewers on a variety of online and broadcast platforms in several easy-to-access formats.
#Balasinor is a city in #Gujarat’s Mahisagar District where millions of years ago roamed #dinosaurs! It has a #DinosaurMuseum that keeps remains of the now-extinct reptiles and their lifelike replicas. It was quite a thrill to perform #yoga at the site. #IndiaRahegaFit
— Adani Foundation (@AdaniFoundation) June 15, 2022
A song, ‘Yog Karo,’ created by Sachin-Jigar and sung by Shankar Mahadevan, has also been produced to raise awareness, highlighting the beauty of Gujarat and depicting various yoga positions. The elements of each asana or posture performed in this song is linked to that particular site, such as the performance of Simhasana, Vrukshasana, and Mayurasana at Gir Forest.
“Each episode of this Yoga Yatra reveals the beauty and grandeur of Gujarat by taking viewers and yoga enthusiasts on an immersive tour of the state’s most remarkable destinations and the innumerable facets of the practice of yoga,” said Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation.
The #VelavadarNationalPark is known for its natural beauty and protection of various birds & animals. #Blackbucks are a special attraction of the place. Our #yoga experience here made us realise many asanas are inspired by animals. #IndiaRahegaFit
Watch the video here:— Adani Foundation (@AdaniFoundation) June 16, 2022
“Knowing, experiencing and connecting with our ancient roots and cultural heritage is very important to discovering who we were and who we should be. Yoga is India’s gift to the world. It is not just a path to fitness, but a journey to preventive healthcare and holistic wellbeing.”
The #NilambagPalace once used to be the home of the Gohil dynasty. Although a heritage hotel, the royalty of the estate is present even today. We were joined by eminent #IndianHockey players @imranirampal and Amit Rohidas, who shared the importance of doing #yoga.
— Adani Foundation (@AdaniFoundation) June 16, 2022
This Yoga Yatra is a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a Government of India initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. The yoga tour covers 75 heritage, tourist, archaeological sites and landmark architectural sites across Gujarat.
#MundraPort is owned and controlled by the #AdaniGroup. It's India's biggest commercial port and accounts for 12.5% of the total cargo movement in the country. The experience of doing #yoga at the Mundra port was indeed one-of-a-kind. #IndiaRahegaFit @Adaniports
— Adani Foundation (@AdaniFoundation) June 17, 2022
