Yoga Utsav', the 19 days' Countdown of 8th International Yoga Day was held today at Directorate of Health and Family Welfare in Kohima. The programme was organized by National AYUSH Mission, Nagaland in collaboration with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of AYUSH.<br />''<br />''Speaking at the occasion, Nagaland Health Minister S. Pangnyu Phom said that the state along with the rest of the country and other 193 countries is celebrating International Yoga Day. He said, the state will celebrate Yoga Day in a grand manner this year.<br />''<br />''Mr Pangnyu said, the theme for this year celebration 'Yoga for humanity' is a most-needed today especially for a state like Nagaland. The Health Minister also reminded the people that Yoga is for all religions and races. He urged the people to practice Yoga and have a healthy body and mind.<br />''<br />''Marking the event, common Yoga protocol was demonstrated to the officials and staff of the Health Department. <br />''<br />''<br />