DILIP GUHA, New Delhi : On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Kailash Ayurveda and Naturopathy (KAN), a wing of Kailash Healthcare, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, hosted a vibrant series of wellness activities under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” on Sunday, June 21. The initiative aimed to promote preventive healthcare and inspire people of all age groups to embrace yoga and holistic living as a path to long-term well-being.
Kailash Healthcare Ltd., a trusted network of nine multi- and super-speciality hospitals, has been serving communities across Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand for over four decades. With its dedicated Health Village, Ayurvedic Hospital, and Wellness Centre, the institution continues to uphold its ethos: “We heal lives, not just patients.”
Marking the 12th International Yoga Day, KAN witnessed enthusiastic participation from the public. The celebrations began with a free yoga session from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, where nearly 80 participants engaged in guided exercises and wellness routines. Later, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, an interactive workshop on Ageing and Yoga explored topics such as diet, daily routines, disease prevention, Ayurveda, stress management, and natural healing. Experts offered practical guidance, encouraging participants to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Participants actively interacted with experts and received practical guidance on adopting healthy lifestyle habits. This program was meant to help this hospital raise awareness of the positive effects of yoga among people.
All activities followed the Common Yoga Protocol defined by the Ministry of AYUSH, ensuring structured and authentic practices for health maintenance.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Uma Shankar Sharma, Medical-In-Charge, Kailash Ayurveda and Naturopathy, highlighted yoga’s holistic role:
“Yoga is not just a workout regimen. It is a comprehensive approach that nurtures the body, mind, and soul. With this year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’ our goal is to show how yoga and lifestyle changes can greatly improve the quality of life as people grow older. Through consultations, classes, and workshops, we aim to motivate individuals to adopt preventive healthcare and wellness practices.”
Talking with this reporter, he emphasised the importance of disciplined living for healthy ageing. He said, “Today, on 21st June 2026, we celebrated the 12th World Yoga Day with the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’. Yoga is not only a form of exercise but a complete lifestyle that helps people live longer and remain disease-free. During today’s workshop, we discussed how proper diet, daily routine, yoga practice, natural healing, Ayurveda, and positive thinking can contribute to better health and longevity.
The most important factor in controlling ageing and maintaining good health is managing our food habits and lifestyle. We should eat only when hungry, follow a balanced and natural diet, drink water according to our body’s needs, and include fasting once a week in our routine. Fasting helps the body recover and prevents many diseases.
We also encouraged people to reduce stress through time management, prayer, and maintaining a positive mindset. Excessive use of mobile phones and technology should be avoided. By combining yoga, naturopathy, Ayurveda, and a disciplined lifestyle, we can achieve optimal physical and mental health.”
He explained, For good health and to control ageing, the most important thing is how you control your diet and daily routines. Dr. Sharma further emphasized disciplined living as the cornerstone of healthy ageing. He advised participants to follow a balanced, natural diet, eat only when hungry, and incorporate weekly fasting to aid recovery and disease prevention. He also stressed the importance of prayer, positive thinking, and reducing dependence on mobile phones and technology to minimize stress.
“In food, always pay attention — increase or decrease water intake according to age. Food should be sattvic, meaning it should not go against nature. Eat that kind of food. And adopt a healthy daily routine. Include prayer in it. Leave it to God — whatever is happening is good. Not every problem needs to be solved with worry. Often, the solution to a problem is that we have to let go of some things. So let go. If you think about things that trouble you, things that are negative, you will get stressed. To reduce stress, you need to practice time management. And do your important work with a positive attitude, and you will stay healthy. ”
“By combining yoga, naturopathy, Ayurveda, and disciplined living, we can achieve optimal physical and mental health,” he said.
The event concluded with an awareness session on healthy ageing and disease prevention, reinforcing the benefits of yoga and natural therapies. Hospital officials noted that such initiatives are vital in encouraging communities to embrace healthier lifestyles and enhance overall well-being.
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