States » EastPosted at: Jun 21 2025 8:15PM


Yoga in Meghalaya cave, heart of earth

Shillong, Jun 21 (UNI) The 11th International Day of Yoga had an innovative and serene setting in Meghalaya this year, literally inside the heart of earth with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Shillong, organising a Yoga camp deep inside the Arwah-Lumshynna Cave, a Geo heritage site in East Khasi Hills district

The ‘Yoga Sangam’ drew 65 participants, including senior GSI officials, staff, and local residents, who performed Yoga against the backdrop of million-year-old limestone formations, fossil-rich walls, and the murmurs of cave stream with light rain and fog adding a mystical quality to the early morning practice.

Located around 54 kilometers from Shillong, the Arwah-Lumshynna Cave is known for its breathtaking natural beauty- with ancient stalactites and stalagmites, fossilized fish bones, and narrow passages carved by time.

Much larger than the better-known Mawsmai Cave, Arwah is a treasure trove for geologists and a wonder for adventurers.

Leading the session were Yoga experts from the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH)- Dr. Irene L. Khongsai, Dr. Persara Langtang, Dr. Sojak Chakma, and Dr. Saveio- who guided participants through a sequence of postures and breathing techniques designed to harmonize body and mind with the primal rhythms of nature.

The Yoga Day was celebrated across Meghalaya on Saturday through Yoga camps and other programmes.

State Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh attended ‘Yoga Sangam’ at the North Eastern Hill University campus organised by North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy in collaboration with Raj Bhavan, Shillong.

In her address, Lyngdoh emphasised the need to spread Yoga awareness across all sections of society for inclusive growth, stating that such efforts will help India nurture a generation of young people with healthy minds and bodies.
UNI RRK RKM
Tags: #Yoga in Meghalaya cave# heart of earth
More News
Arunachal Police seize over 210 kg ganja in major bust, 3 held

Arunachal Police seize over 210 kg ganja in major bust, 3 held

21 Jun 2025 | 10:27 PM

Itanagar, June 21 (UNI) In a significant breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, Arunachal Pradesh’s Seppa Police have busted a major ganja (cannabis) smuggling network, with recovery of over 210 kgs of contraband with an estimated market value of Rs 60 lakh and arrest of three people in this connection, a senior officer said on Saturday.

see more..

Manipur journalists suspend stir

21 Jun 2025 | 10:24 PM

Imphal, June 21 (UNI) Journalists of Manipur have suspended a stir of non-publication of government and security personnel related news from Saturday.

see more..
11th International Day of Yoga celebrated in Bihar

11th International Day of Yoga celebrated in Bihar

21 Jun 2025 | 10:03 PM

Patna, June 21 (UNI) With large-scale participation including Ministers, VIPs and common people, Bihar joined the nation on the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga on Saturday.

see more..

Covid cases crosses 100 mark in Manipur

21 Jun 2025 | 9:15 PM

Imphal, Jun 28 (UNI) The number of Covid positive cases in Manipur has reached 112 with addition of 30 new cases on Saturday.

see more..
Tejaswi dubs Nitish a 'Copycat'

Tejaswi dubs Nitish a 'Copycat'

21 Jun 2025 | 9:09 PM

Patna, Jun 21 (UNI) Dubbing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a "copycat" for imitating his promises regarding social security pension, the leader of opposition in Bihar assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav said that scared of the possible return of the Grand Alliance (GA) to power Nitesh government increased the social "security pension in tension".

see more..