New Delhi: As part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) hosted a dedicated yoga session at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The event brought together senior ministry officials and staff members in a collective effort to promote workplace wellness, mindfulness, and the philosophy of “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”
🧘 Leadership Participation and Enthusiastic Attendance
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from top I&B Ministry leadership, including:
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Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
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Shri Prabhat, Additional Secretary
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Shri Dhirendra Ojha, Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau
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Shri Senthil Rajan, Joint Secretary
The event also saw the active involvement of various officers and staff from the Press Information Bureau, Doordarshan, All India Radio, and affiliated media wings, reflecting the shared commitment toward integrating yoga into daily professional routines.
🗣️ Secretary’s Address: Yoga as a Way of Life
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sanjay Jaju emphasized the transformative power of yoga, describing it as a spiritual practice that bridges the body, mind, and soul.
“Yoga brings a very spiritual experience. I practice it daily… Yoga connects our body to our soul… It not only keeps us physically healthy but also helps keep our thoughts pure and our actions simple. Yoga plays a significant role in guiding our thinking and maintaining inner clarity.”
His address struck a chord with the attendees, inspiring many to take up yoga as a daily practice for enhanced focus, mental balance, and emotional well-being—especially important in a fast-paced media environment.
🧘♂️ Holistic Yoga Session: Asanas, Pranayama & Meditation
Led by certified yoga instructors, the session offered a structured sequence of:
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Classical yoga asanas for physical flexibility and posture alignment
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Pranayama techniques to enhance lung capacity, concentration, and emotional calm
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Guided meditation to foster inner peace and mindfulness
The practice was tailored for workplace settings, emphasizing easy-to-adopt postures and breathwork techniques that could be integrated into everyday professional life.
🌍 Global Movement with Indian Roots
The International Day of Yoga, celebrated each year on June 21, was established in 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly, following a historic proposal by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his address at the UN.
Since then, the day has evolved into a worldwide movement, with millions across continents embracing yoga as a science of holistic well-being, mental clarity, and spiritual balance. The 2025 theme—“Yoga for One Earth, One Health”—underscores India’s leadership in promoting integrated health that links individual wellness with planetary sustainability.
🏛️ A Culture of Wellness Within Government Institutions
The yoga session at the National Media Centre is part of a larger effort by the Government of India to embed a culture of wellness across ministries and departments. Regular yoga camps, awareness sessions, and wellness drives are being institutionalized in government workplaces, reinforcing the idea that a healthy workforce is central to effective governance.
Events like today’s not only provide a moment of rejuvenation but also serve as a collective reaffirmation of India’s civilizational heritage, where yoga is not just exercise, but a way of life.
✅ Conclusion
The celebration of International Day of Yoga 2025 at the National Media Centre reflects the growing realization that mental clarity, physical health, and emotional balance are crucial for high-performing, ethical public service. With senior officials leading by example, yoga is being embraced as both a personal and institutional priority.
As India commemorates a decade of IDY on the global stage, initiatives like these affirm the nation’s belief that yoga is not merely a legacy of the past but the need of the present and the promise of the future.
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