Kerala to Launch 10,000 New Yoga Clubs: Promoting Holistic Health

The Kerala government plans to initiate 10,000 new yoga clubs this year, with free yoga training for all. State Health Minister Veena George emphasized yoga's importance for physical, mental, and emotional well-being during the 10th International Yoga Day celebration. This initiative aims to complement the Nava Kerala Action Plan's goal of preventing lifestyle diseases.

The Kerala government has announced an ambitious plan to inaugurate 10,000 new yoga clubs within the state this year. This announcement, made by State Health Minister Veena George, coincided with World Yoga Day celebrations.

Highlighting the significance of yoga for holistic health, George stated that yoga is vital for physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and has brought about positive changes in society. The minister reiterated the theme of this year’s Yoga Day, 'Yoga for Individual and Society,' emphasizing yoga’s role in warding off diseases and strengthening the immune system.

Furthermore, George pointed out that preventing lifestyle diseases is one of the 10 major projects under the Nava Kerala Action Plan. To this end, the government aims to provide free yoga training to all sections of the community. The new yoga clubs will supplement the 1,000 yoga clubs and 600 women’s yoga clubs already established. A report detailing the activities of these existing clubs was submitted to the minister.