In an uplifting moment, the Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), Jalandhar branch, collaborated with the Cantonment Board Jalandhar to celebrate International Yoga Day (IYD) 2025 on the inspiring theme: “Yoga for One Health and One Earth.”
This meaningful collaboration unfolded through the impactful initiative, “7⁽ᴰᵃʸˢ ᵒᶠ ʸᵒᵍᵃ⁾ for 7⁽ᴰⁱˢᵉᵃˢᵉˢ⁾” —a grand seven-day Yog Shivir held from June 15th to 21st, 2025, at Jawahar Garden, Jalandhar Cantt. Designed as a community-centric wellness program, the Shivir empowered participants to actively address and manage common lifestyle disorders by integrating therapeutic yoga into their daily lives.
The sessions were expertly conducted by Brahmgyani volunteers and highly trained instructors from DJJS. Together, they delivered a comprehensive approach to wellness through:
- Therapeutic Asanas specifically designed to address conditions such as diabetes, joint pain, and hypertension
- Pranayama techniques to enhance lung capacity and promote deep mental calm
- Guided meditations aimed at spiritual upliftment and effective stress relief
- A heartfelt Yoga Sankalp (pledge), encouraging every participant to commit to a consistent, daily yoga practice
Over its seven-day duration, the Shivir profoundly benefited approximately 2800 individuals, representing a broad cross-section of society—including army personnel, women, youth, senior citizens, and students. This wide and inclusive participation solidified the event’s reputation as one of the most impactful public health campaigns in the region.
In recognition of the initiative's profound impact, Shri Kunwar Ompal Singh (IDES), Chief Executive Officer of the Cantonment Board Jalandhar, personally presented a Certificate of Appreciation to DJJS. The citation commended DJJS for "promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through yoga" and for establishing a serene and structured yoga ecosystem during the week-long sessions. The honour acknowledged DJJS’s outstanding commitment to advancing holistic health and preventive wellness practices in the community.
The remarkable reach and impact of the Vilakshan Yoga Shivir also drew significant attention from the media. The event was extensively covered by prominent national and regional newspapers such as Dainik Savera, Punjab Kesari, Dainik Jagran, and Jalandhar City (21 June Edition), among others. These media outlets consistently praised the initiative’s unique value, robust community participation, and DJJS Aarogya’s pivotal role in promoting health through the ancient wisdom of yoga. The consistent press coverage amplified the campaign’s core message across Punjab and inspired a broader wave of wellness awareness.
Echoing this widespread praise, the Shivir was fondly hailed as “Ek Naye Savere Ki Aur” (Towards a New Dawn)—a significant step toward building a healthier and more conscious society. The picturesque lawns of Jawahar Garden became a vibrant hub, resonating with the shared energy of hundreds of participants from all walks of life, united in their pursuit of inner balance and collective well-being.
The event concluded with a powerful call to action: “365 Days Yoga.” This message urged participants and the wider community to go beyond celebrating yoga as an annual event and instead embrace it as a lifelong practice. DJJS Aarogya emphasized that genuine transformation begins when yoga is seamlessly integrated into one’s everyday life—promoting lasting physical health, emotional balance, and spiritual clarity.
The official commendation by the Cantonment Board stands as a testament to DJJS’s unwavering dedication to selfless community service, its profound commitment to societal well-being, and its continuous pursuit of spiritual growth. It also highlighted the enduring relevance of DJJS’s holistic model, which masterfully blends ancient yogic wisdom with contemporary health needs.
Through initiatives like this, DJJS Aarogya continues to set an inspiring benchmark in preventive healthcare and holistic living—expertly weaving together the profound principles of science and spirituality to collectively build a disease-free, stress-free society for all.
