Run for Wellness: Uttarakhand Leads Yoga Awareness Drive

Dehradun, June 19, 2026 Ahead of the International Day of Yoga celebrations, Uttarakhand strengthened its message of health and wellness through a public outreach initiative focused on encouraging people to embrace yoga as part of everyday life. The event reflected a wider effort to promote physical well-being and mindful living across communities. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took part in the “Run for Yoga” programme held at Police Lines in Dehradun. Addressing participants, he said the campaign was not merely a run but a collective movement aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles, positive thinking, and greater awareness about the importance of yoga. During the event, the Chief Minister highlighted Uttarakhand’s deep connection with yoga, spirituality, and traditional values. He said the state’s cultural heritage continues to inspire people toward balance, wellness, and disciplined living. The programme was organised as part of the build-up to International Day of Yoga on June 21, reinforcing the message that yoga remains an important path toward healthier and more conscious living.