PHDCCI SHE Forum Chandigarh celebrates International Yoga Day today

CHANDIGARH: PHDCCI SHE Forum, Chandigarh in association with Food Corporation of India organised Yoga Session on the Occasion of 11th International Yoga Day on 21st June 2025 at PHD House, Chandigarh.

In her Welcome address, Adv. Pooja Nayar, Chair- Chandigarh, PHDCCI SHE Forum, mentioned this year marks the 11th International Day of Yoga with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” SHE Forum of PHDCCI is proud to Champion initiatives that focus not just on professional excellence, but also on holistic well-being—especially for women, families, and the wider community.

She stated, as we mark this global occasion, we should aim to embrace wellness not just as a one-day activity, but as a lifestyle choice. She further added, it is an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves in the midst of our fast-paced lives. She hoped today’s Yoga session would inspire all of us to pause, breathe, stretch, and reconnect with that inner calm we often forget to nurture.

Dr Vibha Bawa, BAMS, Clinical Dietitian and Oncology Nutritionist & Convener, Steering Committee on Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani under Regional Pharmaceutical, Health & Wellness Committee, PHDCCI & Member Steering Committee, PHDCCI SHE Forum Chandigarh while highlighting the benefits of Yoga stated that Fitness and nutrition go hand in hand. What we eat fuels how we move, think, and feel. A balanced, wholesome diet is essential to support physical vitality, mental clarity, and long-term wellness.

Whether it’s incorporating mindful movement through yoga, maintaining a healthy gut, or staying hydrated—every small effort contributes to a more energetic, disease-free life. She encouraged all participants to continue their wellness journey beyond today. Embrace fitness as a lifestyle and treat food as your medicine. With the right guidance, discipline, and consistency, each one of us can enjoy a vibrant, active, and fulfilling life.

She concluded by saying, let us aim not just for short-term goals, but for sustainable, lifelong health. In her Vote of thanks, she expressed gratitude to enthusiastic participants for choosing to celebrate the Yoga day. She lauded participants for their commitment to health and wellness. Certified Yoga Instructors, Mr.Janak Magotra, Mr.Bhupinder Verma & Ms.Sashi Bansal conducted the Yoga session demonstrating various Yoga asanas during the programme and explained how Yoga promotes physical fitness, mental peace and muscle flexibility.

From the PHDCCI Secretariat, Ms.Rimneet Kaur, Resident Director & Ms.Usha Verma, Senior Asst. Secretary participated in the Yoga session. The event saw active participation of Government officials, Industry members & yoga enthusiasts from various walks of life.