International Yoga Day 2026 in Anantnag | Youth Embrace Yoga for Fitness, Peace & Healthy Living
The word yoga — is a connection between body, mind and soul, said a female youth in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir on the occasion of 12th International Yoga Day 2026. The real motto of yoga is to create union between body and mind. It helps to calm mental noise, build focus and bring inner feelings. Yoga is a very good exercise. It gives inner peace. We all should make yoga a part of our daily life, she said
There are many benefits of yoga, voiced a male youth. It strengthens our body system, our immune, our mental faculty. It drives away stress, anxiety and helps in weight management and digestive issues. Yoga is a good activity for relieving pain.
“If we want to keep ourselves fit, to stay physically fit, then yoga exercises are necessary. It creates an impact on the body which can help build a better Jammu & Kashmir. When yoga exerciess are done in the morning then an impact is observed on the body. If people are healthy, the country will progress”, said another person.
The video captures the 12th International Day of Yoga celebration in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. Participants from different age groups gather on yoga mats in an open sports ground, performing synchronized yoga asanas and breathing exercises. The visuals include students, local citizens and officials taking part in the session, along with short interview bytes highlighting yoga’s importance for physical fitness, mental peace, focus, healthy ageing and a drug-free future for youth. The video reflects unity, discipline, wellness and the growing culture of yoga in Kashmir.
Anantnag came together to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 with enthusiasm, unity and active public participation. Under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” students, citizens and officials joined a collective yoga session to promote physical fitness, mental peace, inner balance and a healthier lifestyle.
The event also highlighted the importance of bringing children and youth towards yoga as part of a positive, drug-free and wellness-focused future for Jammu & Kashmir. From synchronized yoga asanas to inspiring voices from participants, the celebration reflected the true spirit of International Yoga Day in Kashmir.
Watch the full highlights from Anantnag as the community embraces yoga for health, harmony and inner peace.