Yoga Day celebrated at Siachen Glacier
Apart from giving an impetus to physical fitness, the event aimed to popularise Yoga and also to spread awareness on benefits of Yoga amongst the soldiers.
The Army has incorporated Yoga Asanas into the daily routine of the soldier in High Altitude Areas deployed in harsh climatic conditions.
Practice of Yoga by soldiers in such an environment helps them to combat various diseases such as High altitude sickness, Hypoxia, Pulmonary Odema and the Psychological stresses of isolation and fatigue.
The respiratory adaptations of Pranayama help the soldiers to better adapt to the low oxygen environment in High Altitude Areas.
A positive, well relaxed and de-stressed body and mind is the most significant benefit of yoga which in turn assists the soldiers to operate successfully, in such a challenging environment.
The Yoga sessions at all locations were organised by trained instructors who explained and demonstrated the correct postures for various asanas while explaining their benefits.
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