Kolkata, 21 June (IANS). On the occasion of 11th International Yoga Day, Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier organized grand yoga camps in the border areas of North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Murshidabad and Malda districts. BSF officials and soldiers as well as local villagers, elderly, youth and children participated enthusiastically in these camps.
The biggest feature of these camps was that yoga was established as a shared platform between security and service.
The purpose of these yoga camps was to promote yoga practice as well as to make the border communities aware of the ancient Indian tradition of yoga, its scientific methods and its importance in life.
Participants practiced exercise, various yogasan and pranayama under the guidance of BSF yoga trainers. Apart from this, the principles of Ashtanga Yoga and its physical-mental benefits were also discussed.
During these camps, the participants got inspiration to adopt yoga not only as an exercise method, but also as a complete lifestyle. The participants directly experienced the benefits of mental peace and stress relief from yoga.
The event created a positive and cordial atmosphere in the border areas. The villagers not only considered it a medium of health improvement, but also described a human experience of their association with BSF. For the soldiers, it was not only a physical flexibility enhancing session, but also proved to be a relief from mental stress.
These camps created a positive and cordial atmosphere in the border areas. Local villagers considered it a precious opportunity of health improvement and appreciated their association with BSF as a human experience.
Public Relations Officer of BSF South Bengal Frontier said, “Yoga not only enhances the mental clarity and physical capacity of our soldiers, but it also inspires a healthy and balanced life for the border communities. This type of event, where on the one hand raises awareness in the health field, on the other hand, on the other hand, by strengthening community harmony and cultural values, in the formation of a positive and supporting areas in the formation of a positive and cooperation. They prove helpful. “
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