In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga 2025, a special yoga programme was organised today at the Institute of Menezes Braganza, Panaji. The event was jointly hosted by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) , Press Information Bureau (PIB), Doordarshan and All India Radio Panaji, Goa.
The session was graced by Sandeep Shrivastav, Deputy Director General, AIR and DD Goa; Nana Meshram, Director, PIB Goa; and Riyas Babu, Publicity Officer, CBC Goa. The yoga session was conducted by QCI-certified Yoga Acharya Girish Parulekar, who led participants through the Common Yoga Protocol and demonstrated several asanas beneficial for physical and mental well-being.
Welcoming the participants, Nana Meshram highlighted the global recognition of India’s ancient tradition of yoga. “Yoga is now a worldwide movement for wellness. It promotes both physical and mental health and is especially beneficial for professionals working in high-stress environments,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Sandeep Shrivastav emphasised the energising power of yoga, encouraging everyone, especially government employees, to integrate yoga into their daily routines for a healthier lifestyle.
The event saw active participation from officials of all departments under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Goa, as well as members of the local media fraternity. It served as a collective step towards embracing yoga as a means to achieve holistic well-being and was a significant precursor to the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025.
