In the run-up to the 8th edition of International Day of Yoga to be organised in the country and across the globe on the 21st of June, preparations are underway in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure maximum participation of people.  <br />''<br />''In this regard, several iconic yoga camps will be held in South Kashmir's Kulgam district beginning today to create awareness about the health benefits of yoga. Talking to AIR News, District Nodal Officer, AYUSH, Dr Abdul Rahman Rather,  appealed to people to adopt yoga for a healthier life.<br />''<br />''Yoga has been gaining popularity in the Kashmir Valley due to a renewed fitness and health interest, particularly among the youth.<br />''     <br />''Aarif Ayoub is a resident of Bugam village of Kulgam district. He has been practising yoga for the last few years.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Urging people to practise yoga, he said it increases physical activity and decreases non-communicable diseases, such as Diabetes, Obesity and Asthma.</span><br />