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Udaipur Breathes as One: Celebrating International Yoga Day Across the City
Udaipur Breathes as One: Celebrating International Yoga Day Across the City
As the first ray of soft sun touched the hills of Udaipur, something beautiful unfolded across the city. From Gandhi Ground to Fatehsagar Paal, from the tree-lined paths of Gulab Bagh to the heights of Moti Magri, hundreds of people gathered barefoot on yoga mats, welcoming the day with breath, balance, and gentle movement. It was International Yoga Day, and Udaipur responded not just with posture and breath, but with heart and connection.
One of the key gatherings took place at Urban Square Mall, where Dr. Guneet Monga Bhargava, a respected yoga expert and wellness teacher, led a calm and thoughtful session. Families, colleagues, and curious newcomers stretched side by side, reminding one another that yoga isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s simply about being present and sharing space with others who are trying to do the same. Dr. Bhargava focused on slow breathwork, simple stretches, and movements that even beginners could enjoy. People smiled through wobbly balance poses, laughed gently when they lost their footing, and found comfort in the collective stillness.
Beyond the mall, yoga came to life in every corner of Udaipur. Gandhi Ground became a vast space of togetherness, with local yoga schools offering open sessions for the public. Fatehsagar Paal saw early risers who mirrored the lake’s calmness through flowing sun salutations. At Moti Magri, people practiced strength-based poses, blending discipline with local pride. In Gulab Bagh, families sat cross-legged on the grass, grandparents beside grandchildren, all moving in quiet harmony. And in the heritage courtyards of City Palace and along the banks at Gangaur Ghat, yoga found a home among history, blending stillness with the sounds of birds and rippling water.
The Better Citizen Project believes that movement can be a family ritual. A yoga session with loved ones doesn’t have to be serious or silent. It can be playful, soft, or even messy. It can be a stretch before bedtime, or five minutes of breathing together in the morning. What matters is the attention we give not only to our health, but to the people we care about most.
The Better Citizen Project encourages everyone young and old to take a short break from the busy pace of life. Go outside. Stretch with your children. Breathe with your parents. Invite laughter onto the mat. Because in these small acts, we don’t just care for our health we build stronger, more mindful families and communities.
And for those who wish to stay connected to future wellness events, family sessions, or local gatherings like these, updates are always available to follow us on Udaipur Gazette’s Instagram. Let’s make space each day for better choices, deeper breaths, and a balanced, beautiful life in the City of Lakes.
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