Watch: IFS officer shares video of rangers doing yoga with elephants in forest
A video shared by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shows forest rangers performing yoga while seated atop elephants in Jaldapara National Park.
In the heart of a dense forest, elephants became unlikely yoga companions as forest rangers struck calm poses atop them. A video from Jaldapara National Park has gone viral on International Yoga Day 2026 shared by IFS Parveen Kaswan.
The clip, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows forest personnel seated calmly on elephants while performing yoga postures deep inside the forest. Set against the backdrop of lush greenery, the visuals highlight an unusual yet harmonious interaction between humans, wildlife and mindfulness practices.
The video also offers sweeping aerial views of the dense forest canopy of Jaldapara National Park, reinforcing the sense of calm and connection with nature. The moment has been widely appreciated online for its symbolic representation of balance between conservation work and physical well-being.
Sharing the video, Kaswan wrote, “Somewhere in the remote corners of the country. A harmony with nature and legacy of generations. #InternationalDayOfYoga.”
Watch the video here:
The post comes as the world observed International Yoga Day, with India marking the occasion through mass participation events across the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also highlighted the significance of the day, noting that an “exceptional International Yoga Day programme” was held at Kolkata’s Red Road, where people from different walks of life came together to practise yoga.
In his post on X, he said this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, underlined the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life at every stage of life to maintain physical and mental well-being.
Together, the visuals from Jaldapara and nationwide celebrations reflect a shared message; yoga as a practice that extends beyond fitness, serving as a bridge between health, discipline and harmony with nature.
In the heart of a dense forest, elephants became unlikely yoga companions as forest rangers struck calm poses atop them. A video from Jaldapara National Park has gone viral on International Yoga Day 2026 shared by IFS Parveen Kaswan.
The clip, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows forest personnel seated calmly on elephants while performing yoga postures deep inside the forest. Set against the backdrop of lush greenery, the visuals highlight an unusual yet harmonious interaction between humans, wildlife and mindfulness practices.
The video also offers sweeping aerial views of the dense forest canopy of Jaldapara National Park, reinforcing the sense of calm and connection with nature. The moment has been widely appreciated online for its symbolic representation of balance between conservation work and physical well-being.
Sharing the video, Kaswan wrote, “Somewhere in the remote corners of the country. A harmony with nature and legacy of generations. #InternationalDayOfYoga.”
Watch the video here:
The post comes as the world observed International Yoga Day, with India marking the occasion through mass participation events across the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also highlighted the significance of the day, noting that an “exceptional International Yoga Day programme” was held at Kolkata’s Red Road, where people from different walks of life came together to practise yoga.
In his post on X, he said this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, underlined the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life at every stage of life to maintain physical and mental well-being.
Together, the visuals from Jaldapara and nationwide celebrations reflect a shared message; yoga as a practice that extends beyond fitness, serving as a bridge between health, discipline and harmony with nature.
