The International Yoga Day was observed with enthusiasm and fervour across the seven states of Army’s Central Command Zone wherein a strength of around 35000 Army personnel of various formations and establishments along with their families participated in the national event and made the event a huge success.
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International Yoga Day:
Treacherous terrain and inclement weather conditions in forward areas at an altitude of 14000Ft did not deter Army personnel to observe Yoga Day and contribute to the success of the event.
In Lucknow Cantonment itself under the aegis of Headquarters Central Command.
Yoga sessions were organised at Headquarters Central Command,11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre.
In addition,Army Medical Corps Centre & College.
Also,Surya Khel Parisar which witnessed participation of around 4500 Army personnel and their families.
However, all the Asanas were practiced under trained instructors.
Furthermore,The Indian Army has incorporated Yoga into their daily routine for soldiers even in the most hostile weather conditions.