International Day of Yoga : Fitness Exercises Mark Celebrations In Cameroon

Yoga which originated in India centuries ago is globally becoming more and more popular than ever before. It is a completely humane, procedural and scientific issue. Yoga is a vibrant and timeless tradition. It is a means to good health and well-being. Yoga stresses the holistic unity between mind and body, between the individual and society and between human kind and nature. It inculcates a sense of community among people.
It is in this light that the ninth edition of the International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Cameroon yesterday, June 18, 2023. The day was marked by a yoga exercise that took place in Yaounde. Speaking at the occasion, the Indian High Commissioner to Cameroon, H.E. Anindya Banerjee, said for the past three years since opening of the India High Commission, the government of Cameroon has provided wholehearted support to celebrate the International Day of Yoga in Cameroon. He said during his stay during the past one year and three months, he has witnessed Cameroonians’ interests in doing regular exercises and keep their bodies fit. He used the call on the government to introduce Yoga in the school curriculum so that students can keep their bodies a...