On June 21, 2026,from Siachen Glacier to Rann of Kutch,soldiers marking International Day of Yoga was not just photo moment only,it had that discipline and toughness angle also.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led event at Eastern Air Command in Shillong,doing yoga along with IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and other air warriors . He also posted on social media and urged citizens to make yoga part of daily routine.
And see,when people are doing yoga in normal parks,it is one thing . But when troops are doing it in icy peaks,desert areas,naval platforms and coast guard ships,it hits differently ah . Fitness is not optional for them,it is part of duty.
In Delhi,Chief of Defence Staff Gen NS Raja Subramani led yoga practice at National War Memorial . Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi joined troops in Tezpur,Assam,which again showed Army’s focus on fitness and operational readiness .
Few things that stood out clearly:
- This was 12th International Day of Yoga with theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
- Yoga sessions happened across varied terrains,from Siachen to Kanyakumari.
- Participation crossed over 3,500 individuals,including troops,veterans,families and civilians.
And tbh,the international angle was also interesting . International defence attaches also joined in,which shows yoga is no longer seen as just Indian cultural practice,but also something many countries connect with for health and balance.
Various commands of Indian Army,including Northern,Western,and Southern,organised yoga events . Indian Navy also took part with sessions on naval platforms and coast guard ships,which honestly sounds difficult but also very fitting for forces.
At same time,this whole thing was not just about stretching or breathing exercises . For armed forces,yoga connects with calm mind,body control and staying steady under pressure . That mental resilience part matters lot more than civilians usually understand.
And maybe that is why these visuals from Siachen Glacier,Rann of Kutch,Shillong,Delhi and Tezpur,Assam stayed with people . One practice,same day,so many different terrains and uniforms…
But question is,after big International Day of Yoga events get over,how many of us actually make it daily habit like they are asking…
