Yoga Meets Nature: A Resilient Bridge for Wellness

Yoga practitioners gathered at Meghalaya’s Double-Decker Living Root Bridge for a special session, celebrating resilience in nature. The event embodied strength and unity as part of the International Day of Yoga countdown. The living root bridge, a potential UNESCO World Heritage site, provided an inspiring setting for this unique wellness experience.

In a unique fusion of tradition and wellness, yoga enthusiasts converged on the Double-Decker Living Root Bridge in Meghalaya's Umshiang for a memorable session on Monday. Nestled amidst mist-laden hills and vibrant waterfalls, this gathering was organized by the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) as part of the countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21.

The Ayush ministry emphasised the session's significance, highlighting its celebration of resilience and harmony — themes mirrored in both nature and the human spirit. Much like the enduring Khasi-crafted bridge, yoga represents patience, strength, and balance. This living root bridge, contender for a UNESCO World Heritage status, is entirely fashioned from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees, embodying a growing, breathing testament to time.

India's tradition of hosting yoga sessions at iconic landmarks continues to redefine this ancient practice, with the living root bridge now joining revered sites such as the Taj Mahal and Red Fort. As the countdown to IDY 2025 advances, such events underscore yoga's universal appeal and its intrinsic connection to both nature and individual well-being, expanding the practice beyond studio confines into the heart of India's natural and cultural heritage.

(With inputs from agencies.)