ITBP personnel practise Yoga in sub-zero temperature in Ladakh

Amid sub-zero temperatures of Ladakh, the soldiers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police performed asanas at an altitude of 18,000 feet on the occasion of International Yoga Day.

Ladakh: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel beating all odds performed asanas at an altitude of 18,000 feet, in sub-zero temperatures in Ladakh.

The personnel were seen neatly lined up in rows while doing yoga in the region which was covered with a white sheet of snow.

ITBP personnel practise Yoga in sub-zero temperature in Ladakh

They were seen performing pranayama and Surya namaskar with great discipline.

The sixth International Day of Yoga is being celebrated today.

ITBP personnel practise Yoga in sub-zero temperature in Ladakh

Yoga is found to be an important activity in the current coronavirus pandemic situation as its practice leads to both physical and emotional well-being and increases a person's ability to fight against the lethal infection in an effective manner.

ITBP personnel practise Yoga in sub-zero temperature in Ladakh

This year, the celebration is centred around the theme "Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family".

ANI