Thousands of residents across Kolkata
participated in ‘Daud Se Dhyan 2026 – From Movement to Stillness’, a
unique fitness and wellness initiative organised ahead of the 12th
International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, on June 19.
The event began with a marathon from the
Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters to the historic Writers’ Building,
followed by a yoga and meditation session that highlighted the connection
between physical activity, mindfulness and holistic well-being.
The programme was flagged off by Union
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav and senior state leaders. Former tennis
star Leander Paes joined the yoga session, drawing enthusiasm from participants
and fitness enthusiasts.
A key feature of the initiative was a 2-km
Yoga Run held simultaneously at 11 locations across the city, including Elliot
Park, Tala Park, Subhas Sarobar, Golpark and Gitanjali Stadium. The run brought
together citizens from diverse backgrounds, promoting yoga not just as an
exercise but as a lifestyle practice.
Organised under the Swachhata Se Swagat
programme, the event combined messages of fitness, cleanliness, civic
responsibility and mental wellness. It forms part of a broader series of
activities being conducted across West Bengal in the lead-up to International
Day of Yoga on June 21.
With its blend of running, yoga and
meditation, ‘Daud Se Dhyan’ sought to capture the essence of yoga’s philosophy
— moving from action to awareness, and from physical movement to inner
stillness.
