Guyana, India host early morning yoga, health activities

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the High Commission of India, hosted a successful 06:00h yoga and health information session at the National Park, in Georgetown, on Sunday, April 27, leading up to International Day of Yoga.
The activity was organised as part of ongoing efforts to promote physical wellness, mental health, and the benefits of holistic living among Guyanese citizens.

The session also served to highlight the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Guyana and India, particularly through the shared appreciation for yoga as a global practice of health and unity.
Present at the event were Dr Frank Anthony, Minister of Health; Dr Amit Telang, High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Guyana, along with other senior officials from both the Ministry of Health and the High Commission, who took part in the morning’s activities.
Participants engaged in a series of guided yoga exercises focusing on breathing techniques, stretching, mindfulness, and relaxation.
The collaboration organised another health and wellness activity at the National Park, also in the run up to International Day of Yoga (June 21), whose 2025 theme is ‘Yoga for One Earth One Health’.
The Ayush Information Cell from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre engaged people on Yoga and Ayurveda, alongside the Ministry of Health’s information booths on various people-centric initiatives, including free healthcare vouchers, and advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Speaking at the occasion, Health Minister, Dr Anthony, noted the expanding cooperation in the healthcare sector between India and Guyana, which received further impetus during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Guyana in November, 2024.
High Commissioner Amit Telang, while expressing gratitude to the Minister for his support to the Yoga initiative, also underlined the scope for expanding cooperation between India and Guyana in healthcare and wellness.
The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles and expressed gratitude to the High Commission of India for its continued partnership.
The idea of a world yoga day was promoted by Prime Minister Modi, who suggested the date chosen be the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (the June solstice).