Guwahati, June 21: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga in a unique and quintessentially riverine manner by conducting yoga sessions aboard vessels cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra across Assam.
At Pandu in Guwahati, IWAI officials, employees and yoga enthusiasts boarded the tugs MPT Sukhdev and HPT B.R. Ambedkar, where participants performed the Common Yoga Protocol while sailing on National Waterway 2 River Brahmaputra.
Similar celebrations were organised at Jogighopa aboard WB Saffron, while yoga sessions were also held aboard WB Iris and WB Tansy at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh.
The unique initiative brought together IWAI personnel and members of the local community, reflecting the growing acceptance of yoga as a way of life while showcasing the immense potential and beauty of India’s inland waterways.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prabin Bora, Director (I/C), Regional Office Guwahati, IWAI, said, “Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi sir, Yoga has become a global movement for health and well-being.
Inspired by the guidance of Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal sir, IWAI is proud to celebrate International Day of Yoga in a manner that reflects our unique identity as custodians of the country’s inland waterways.
Conducting yoga sessions aboard vessels on the Brahmaputra symbolises the harmony between human well-being and nature, while reinforcing the message of a healthy, sustainable and inclusive future.”
Observed this year under the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’, the celebrations highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental wellness and holistic living, while underscoring the deep connection between India’s rivers and its cultural traditions.
