The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the 11^th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2025 with its flagship initiative ‘Yoga Sangam’, witnessing enthusiastic participation by thousands of personnel and their families at more than 60 locations across India’s coastline and island territories. Aligning with the AYUSH Ministry’s global theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health,’ the ICG celebrations highlighted a deep-rooted commitment to holistic well-being, discipline, and operational readiness.

Yoga sessions were conducted across all ICG regions, with enthusiastic participation from units in the Northwest Region including Jakhau, Mundra, Vadinar, Okha, Pipavav, Surat, Gandhinagar, and Veraval. On the western seaboard, major bases such as Mumbai, Goa, Karwar, and Mangalore saw large gatherings, while the eastern seaboard witnessed vibrant celebrations at Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Paradeep, and Haldia. The Southern Region, including Mandapam and Kochi, and island territories like Port Blair, also reported energetic involvement, reflecting the truly pan-India scale of the initiative.

The main event was held at the ICG Complex in Noida (Delhi NCR), where Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani, addressed over 1,000 participants. He underlined the vital role of yoga in boosting mental clarity, stress management, and physical resilience which are essential for personnel serving in high-pressure maritime environments.

The session was led by Ms. Vandana Gupta and a team of six expert instructors, guiding attendees through asanas, pranayama, and meditation practices suited for both beginners and regular practitioners. Special emphasis was placed on easy-to-adopt routines that integrate seamlessly into the demanding lifestyle of ICG personnel.

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