The BMC is opening around 50 Shiv Yoga Kendras across the city on the occasion of  International Day of Yoga. Ward-level civic authorities have finalised hiring of yoga instructors as well as selection of places for the centres. 

The BMC is starting Shiv Yoga Kendras to keep Mumbaikars physically and mentally fit, especially as diseases like diabetes, hypertension and obesity are on the rise among the citizens due to sedentary lifestyle. Civic officials said the centres will have three-month courses with 20 sessions each month.