NISR inaugurates Yoga Park in Leh
Leh, Jun 23: On the eve of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), inaugurated a new “Yoga Park” at the Trans-Himalayan Herbal Garden in Leh, opposite Phey Village. The park, developed by NISR, is among ten events organized by the Government of India for this year’s IDY celebration.
The inauguration saw participation from the Professors, Staff, and Students of NISR, who performed Yoga following the common Yoga protocol at the newly opened Yoga and Meditation Park. The initiative is part of efforts to promote Yoga as a tool for improving overall well-being.
The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, operating under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has been conducting various activities in the run-up to IDY 2025. These efforts are carried out in partnership with Maha Bodhi International Meditation Centre, the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh.
This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reflects the goal of using Yoga to support both mental and physical wellness. The Yoga Park is designed to serve as a community space that encourages environmental consciousness and healthier lifestyles through Yoga.
The National Institute’s initiative aims to strengthen Yoga’s role as a holistic practice and connect it with nature, aligning health with sustainability for the people of Ladakh and visiting practitioners alike.
