Speaking at the opening ceremony, Davletbek Tugolbaev, head of the City Development Policy Department of the Bishkek City Hall, noted that celebrating the International Day of Yoga has become a good annual tradition for the capital.

According to him, yoga helps improve not only physical but also mental health, and interest in the practice among city residents continues to grow each year.

As part of the event, a yoga instructor led an open practice session and demonstrated a series of asanas, which all participants were invited to join.

The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on June 21. The holiday was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 at the initiative of India.