Army celebrated International Yoga Day at the icy peaks of Himalayan ranges amid amid sub-zero temperature.
The defence spokesperson informed Army has incorporated Yogapostures into the daily routine of the soldiers in high altitude areas withharsh climatic conditions to help soldiers maintain their fitness and properblood circulation in frigid terrains.
“Soldiers held complex Yoga postures in bone-chilling coldat Siachen Glacier, the world highest battlefield,” the spokesperson said.
Army also celebrates international Yoga day at NorthernCommand headquarters, Udhampur, White Knight headquarters, Nagrota, Fire andFurry headquarters Leh, Rising Star Corps headquarters Yol and all army unitsbased in Jammu and Kashmir.
During these Yoga sessions, various Asanas includingPranayama were conducted, focusing on ways to ease stress, exploring fullestpotential of life, skills to harmonise the body, mind and spirit.
Similarly, Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force,Indo Tibetan Border Police celebratedthe Yoga Day at their respective headquarters in Jammu