Bengaluru, 23 June, 2025: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2025 across all its offices as part of its comprehensive BOB Employee Health and Wellness Framework. Demonstrating its long-term commitment to employee well-being, Bank of Baroda launched daily live online Yoga & Meditation sessions in November 2024, to encourage employees and their families to invest 30-minutes every day in their physical and mental health.

On International Day of Yoga, the Bank organised in-person Yoga sessions for employees across locations, led virtually by a certified Yoga instructor. Further, it recognised staff members who have consistently attended the online yoga sessions since Nov 2024.

In the run-up to the Bank’s 118^th Foundation Day on July 20, Bank of Baroda also announced the launch of the ‘Rise with Yoga’ campaign, an initiative to motivate employees to experience the many benefits of regularly practicing yoga.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Lal Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda said, “At Bank of Baroda, the health and welfare of our employees is our top priority. Yoga offers numerous benefits – it improves fitness, reduces stress and promotes overall well-being – that contribute meaningfully to both personal fulfillment and professional excellence. Our focus on our employees’ health and wellness represents our commitment to creating an environment where every employee can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.”

Bank of Baroda has prioritised health and wellness as a core strategic initiative. The Bank’s Employee Health and Wellness Framework is comprehensive & holistic by design, covering Physical Health, Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing and Other Health & Wellness initiatives.

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At Kangaroo Kids International Preschool, Yoga Day is more than just physical activity it is a joyful celebration of body, breath, and self-awareness. By blending simple yoga postures with music, storytelling, and movement, the program introduced young children to the benefits of mindfulness, focus, and inner calm. These early experiences support emotional regulation, build resilience, and help children stay connected to their own feelings and bodies in a playful, age-appropriate way.

The day featured a series of developmentally enriching yoga activities specially designed for pre-schoolers. Children began with warm-up circle time and breathing exercises, followed by fun, animal-inspired yoga poses like the cat stretch, butterfly pose, lion breath, and tree pose. Interactive storytelling sessions brought yoga stories to life, encouraging movement, imagination, and participation. A short guided meditation helped children explore stillness and reflection, while creative art activities like colouring yoga-themed mandalas and sharing their favourite pose supported joyful expression and deeper engagement.

KVS Seshasai, CEO, Pre-K Division, Lighthouse Learning (Kangaroo Kids International Preschool) said: “At Kangaroo Kids International Preschool, we believe that true learning happens when children are nurtured emotionally, physically, and mentally. Celebrating the International Day of Yoga allows us to introduce these essential elements to our young learners through joyful, engaging practices. These moments of mindfulness and movement are not just activities, they are life skills that will stay with our children forever.”

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Bengaluru, 21 June 2025 – 11^th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated by Bank of India with all zeal and enthusiasm on 21^st June 2025. Mass Yoga Demonstrations based on Government’s Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) were organized at all Zonal Offices, Field General Manager Offices, other establishments across the Nation and even at our overseas centres where bank staff and customers participated in huge numbers. The programme organized at Bank’s Head Office at BKC, Mumbai was led by Shri Rajneesh Karnatak, Managing Director & CEO with active participation by Executive Directors, Chief General Managers, General Managers and staff members.  Yoga Demonstration at Head Office was conducted by Ms. Kanchan Bhosale, a renowned Yoga teacher of Mumbai. Shri Rajneesh Karnatak, the Managing Director and CEO in his address stated that “Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a holistic practice that promotes mental clarity, physical strength, and spiritual growth. This event is our way of encouraging everyone to experience the transformative power of yoga.” He further requested all the participants to make Yoga their life style and propagate the same among their family, friends, colleagues and customers. He opined that, Yoga, an ancient Indian tradition, has transcended borders and has become a global phenomenon. Its significance lies not only in the physical postures and exercises but also in the profound impact it has on our mental and spiritual well-being. He also extended gratitude to our Honourable Prime Minister and the Government of India for their efforts in spreading awareness about the benefits of yoga across the globe.

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