Vizag Made History Yoga Is A Powerful Wellness Tool In Digital Age: CM Naidu

Yoga Is A Powerful Wellness Tool In Digital Age: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Vizag Has Made History With Yoga Today: CM Chandrababu Naidu

CM Chandrababu Naidu Thanks Prime Minister Modi for Popularizing Yoga Across the World

22,122 Tribal Students Set Guinness World Record for Mass Surya Namaskar

"My Heartfelt Thanks to Everyone Who Made This Program Such a Grand Success": CM Chandrababu Naidu

Vizag, 21st June 2025: Andhra Pradesh marked the 11th International Yoga Day with unprecedented enthusiasm as over 3 lakh citizens gathered in Visakhapatnam for a mass yoga demonstration. The event concluded the successful month-long Yogandhra campaign that engaged 2.17 crore participants statewide, creating several records. 

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu commended the people’s overwhelming response, highlighting how 22,122 tribal students recently set a Guinness World Record for mass Surya Namaskar. "From villages to cities, yoga has become a true people’s movement in Andhra Pradesh," Naidu observed, noting participation across all 26 districts.

CM Naidu acknowledged the 1.44 lakh yoga trainers whose efforts enabled the campaign’s remarkable reach, including special programs at over 100 tourist sites and certifications for 1.7 crore participants.

The Visakhapatnam event showcased yoga’s universal appeal, with participants ranging from tribal communities to urban professionals united in celebrating this ancient practice. Hailing the people’s efforts, CM Naidu declared, "You have made your power known to the world. The Yogandhra campaign has set a new trend that others will follow."

The Chief Minister noted the global recognition of International Yoga Day since its adoption by the United Nations. He credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in driving this impact, with Yoga Day now celebrated at over 12 lakh venues across 175+ countries and 10 crore participants worldwide. He thanked PM Modi for granting Andhra Pradesh the honor to host this historic event.

CM Naidu emphasized yoga’s role in building a healthier Andhra Pradesh, urging citizens to make it a daily habit. "When our youth embrace yoga, they gain not just health but the focus to succeed in today’s digital world," he stated, announcing plans to integrate yoga into education and community programs. He reiterated that yoga is a powerful wellness tool in the fast-paced digital age, uniting mind, body, and spirit.

Linking yoga to long-term development, CM Naidu emphasized that the core goal of Swarna Andhra @ 2047 is a "healthy, wealthy, and happy Andhra Pradesh."

Looking ahead, the Chief Minister advocated for yoga’s inclusion in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics. He called for citizens to dedicate one hour daily to yoga, especially urging youth to adopt it for enhanced concentration and creativity in the digital era.

The celebration embodied the "One Earth - One Health" vision, aligning with Swarna Andhra @ 2047 to create a prosperous society contributing to India’s growth. CM Naidu concluded by thanking all who made the program a resounding success.