NEW DELHI: Reinforcing the message of health, harmony and holistic wellbeing, the Akshaya Patra Foundation celebrated International Yoga Day by organising a large-scale yoga session for its employees near its central kitchen at Gole Market in New Delhi. More than 70 staff members from all five Akshaya Patra kitchens across the Delhi-NCR region participated enthusiastically in the event.
The programme was held as part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to encourage healthy lifestyles and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of its workforce. Employees gathered early in the morning to take part in a series of yoga exercises, breathing techniques and meditation sessions designed to promote overall wellness.
Focus on Holistic Health And Employee Wellbeing
The yoga session was led by experienced instructors including Ganga Prasad Sharma, Saurabh Goyal, Shivani Yadav, Nisha Goyal and Meghashree. The trainers guided participants through various yoga postures, pranayama exercises and mindfulness practices while explaining their benefits for maintaining physical fitness and mental balance.
Participants were encouraged to understand yoga not merely as a form of exercise but as a complete lifestyle practice that helps improve concentration, reduce stress and enhance overall quality of life.
The instructors also highlighted how regular yoga can contribute to stronger immunity, better posture, improved flexibility and emotional stability, especially amid increasingly demanding work schedules.
Promoting India’s ancient tradition
Officials from the Akshaya Patra Foundation described yoga as one of India’s greatest contributions to the world and an essential component of a healthy and disciplined lifestyle.
They emphasised that the organisation remains committed to creating a positive work environment where employee wellbeing is treated as a priority alongside professional responsibilities.
According to foundation representatives, such initiatives are conducted regularly to motivate employees to adopt healthier habits and maintain a balance between physical health and mental wellness.
The celebration also aligned with the broader national objective of encouraging citizens to make yoga a part of their everyday lives.
Employees Pledge to Continue Practicing Yoga
The event witnessed active participation from employees representing various operational units across Delhi-NCR. Staff members performed yoga exercises together and later pledged to incorporate regular yoga practice into their daily routines.
The collective participation reflected a growing awareness among employees about the importance of preventive healthcare and stress management.
Several participants expressed enthusiasm about continuing yoga beyond International Yoga Day celebrations, recognising its potential to improve both personal wellbeing and workplace productivity.
The event also offered employees an opportunity to interact outside their routine work environment, strengthening team spirit and fostering a sense of unity among colleagues from different locations.
Strong Participation From All Delhi-NCR Kitchens
More than 70 employees from Akshaya Patra kitchens across Delhi-NCR attended the programme.
Among those present were Rupendra Sharma, Madan Bhardwaj, Rohit Aggarwal, Mohit Kumar, Tushar Kaushik, Deepak Kumar Mishra, Ravi, Anjesh Kumar Singh, Kailash Singh, Karan Bhatia, Rahul Kumar, Abhishek Bansal, Jitendra Saini, Ranbir Singh, Sunil Payal, Dharmendra, Akash Deep, Akhilesh Dhiman, Narendra Sharma, Gaurav, Satish Kumar, Raju Prajapati, Pawan Kumar, Sher Singh, Parmanand, Mayank Kumar, Manoj Kohli, Vivek Kumar, Pappu Mangar, Sheetal Kumar, Sanjeet Kumar, Ashu Singh Shekhawat, Lalit, Aman Kumar, Vijay Gaur, Narayan, Umesh, Dinesh, Bipin Kumar Rao, Sanjeet Yadav, Vinayak Gaur, Binod Yadav, Braj Gopal, Ranveer, Manish Kumar, Amrit Prabhat Pandey, Ansu Singh, Sumit Nagar, Durgesh Kumar Shukla, Kapil Raghav, Bhishma Kumar, Pramod Kumar, Pankaj, Kamal Tiwari, Shraddha Mishra, Dolly Jha, Tushar Bansal, Dinesh Singh, Rampal Sharma, Sachin Bhola, Aniket Tiwari, Digpal, Chandrapal and Sujit, among others.
Yoga Continues To Gain Momentum Nationwide
International Yoga Day has evolved into a global movement since its adoption by the United Nations in 2014, with millions of people participating annually across countries.
Organisations, educational institutions, government departments and private entities increasingly use the occasion to promote wellness initiatives among employees and communities.
Akshaya Patra’s celebration reflected this larger movement by combining workplace wellness with India’s traditional knowledge systems, demonstrating how organisations can play an active role in building healthier communities.
By encouraging regular yoga practice among employees, the foundation aims to create a culture that values both physical health and mental resilience, ensuring that wellbeing remains an integral part of everyday life rather than a once-a-year celebration.
