Visakhapatnam is all set to turn into a hub of wellness and spiritual energy as it prepares to celebrate ‘Yogandhra’, a month-long festival dedicated to promoting yoga and its deep-rooted cultural significance in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to establish the state as a center for yoga practices and awareness, aligning with India’s broader wellness movement.

 

Organized by the Andhra Pradesh government, the celebrations will feature a wide array of activities, including yoga demonstrations, workshops, seminars, wellness sessions, and competitions across schools, colleges, and public spaces. The program is designed to reach people of all age groups, encouraging them to embrace yoga as a daily practice for physical and mental well-being.

The campaign is expected to culminate with International Yoga Day on June 21, where thousands will gather along Beach Road in Visakhapatnam for a massive yoga session, likely to be attended by prominent leaders and yoga gurus.

Key Highlights of Yogandhra Celebrations:

• Daily yoga camps in public parks and schools

• Expert-led workshops on yoga therapy, meditation, and wellness

• Yoga competitions at district and state levels

• Outreach initiatives in rural areas to make yoga more inclusive

• Integration of yoga practices in school curriculums

 

Officials stated that the goal is not only to celebrate yoga but to embed it into the daily lives of citizens and make Andhra Pradesh a yoga-centric state. The event is also part of the government's efforts to boost wellness tourism in the region.