Life and livelihood, causing a torrent of anxiety and depression. Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Yoga alongside thousands of participants during a mass demonstration against the backdrop of the iconic Mysuru Palace on June 21, saying that the physical fitness regime provided a foundation for cooperation between countries and can become a problem solver. Meanwhile, Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly, said the celebration of the 8th International Yoga Day under the theme “Yoga for Humanity” could not have come at a more appropriate time given the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyderabad
Yoga knows no barriers of age, caste, or religion: Vice President Naidu.
Yoga has no barrier of age, caste, geography, or religion, and everyone should make the old physical fitness regime a part of their daily routine to reap its rich benefits, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said on June 21. Speaking at the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations organized by the Ministries of Culture and Ayush, he said: “Yoga is time-tested. Yoga has no barrier, no age, no caste, no region, no religion. That is why it is universal.” He complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing Yoga to the United Nations and popularizing it worldwide.- PTI
Yogic energy directs global health: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering in front of the Mysore Palace during the International Day of Yoga celebrations, on June 21, 2022, in Mysuru, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Yoga Day as a “global festival” and said yoga energy gives direction to global health. “Yogic energy, nourished for centuries by spiritual centers of India such as Mysuru, is guiding global health today,” Mr. Modi said at a gathering to mark the 8th International Day of Yoga in Mysuru June 21.
International Yoga Day Celebrations in Bengaluru
Participants participate in a massive yoga event to mark the International Day of Yoga at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: The Hindu Participants participate in a massive yoga event to mark the International Day of Yoga at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
At PM Modi’s call, the whole world adopted Yoga: Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Moho explained to the United Nations General Assembly the importance of Yoga and called on the world to adopt Yoga. “On his call, all countries have adopted Yoga and decided to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 every year. This is a great achievement for India,” said the information and broadcaster minister during a yoga practice session in Katoch. Palace in Sujanpur. One often sees people practicing Yoga in corporate houses, offices, shopping malls, and airports, Mr. Thakur said, adding that ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is celebrated with the ‘Yoga for Humanity’ theme at 75 famous historical heritage sites across the country. – PTI
International Yoga Day Celebrations in Nepal
People practice Yoga at an event to mark International Yoga Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: Reuters
Karnataka
‘Mysore Pak and ‘masala dosa’ are part of the breakfast menu for PM in the royal palace
.People prepare to perform Yoga in front of Mysore Palace during the International Day of Yoga celebrations, on June 21, 2022, in Mysuru, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had breakfast on June 21 with the former royal family of Mysuru at the palace, where the famous ‘Mysore Pak and ‘Mysore masala dosa’ were on the menu. The Prime Minister, who led the Yoga Day celebrations on the grounds of the ‘Amba Vilas Palace’, drove back to the palace for breakfast at the invitation of the Royal Family after the opening of the ‘Innovative Digital Yoga Exhibition’ at the Dasara Exhibition grounds. Mysuru royal scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and “Rajmata” Pramoda Devi Wadiyar shared the stage with Mr. Modes during the Yoga Day event. – PTI
ITBP Officials Celebrate International Yoga Day in Ladakh
Rajasthan
Rajasthan Governor, Raj Bhavan’s Staff Perform Yoga Asanas
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra performed yoga asanas with officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga on June 21 and said the ancient practice is an integral part of holistic wellness according to an official statement, he
He said Yoga not only keeps the body healthy but also keeps the mind positive. Mr. Mishra praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking Yoga to an international level. He said it is a testament to the Indian tradition of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family). – PTI
Uttar Pradesh
International Yoga Day Celebrations in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others practice Yoga during the 8th International Yoga Day celebration at Raj Bhawan, Lucknow, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: Sandeep Saxena
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others practice Yoga during the 8th International Yoga Day celebration at Raj Bhawan, Lucknow, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: Sandeep Saxena
Britain
Wild Kundalini Yoga Class in Great Britain
Wild Sea Women members attend a Wild Kundalini Yoga class during sunrise in Seaburn, UK, on June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: Reuters
Wild Sea Women members attend a Wild Kundalini Yoga class during sunrise in Seaburn, UK, on June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: Reuters
Andhra Pradesh
International Yoga Day Celebrations in Visakhapatnam
Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shantanu Thakur (second from right) participates in a program at Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium on International Day of Yoga in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: KR Deepak
Participants in a program at the Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium organized on the International Day of Yoga in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: KR Deepak
Maharashtra
International Yoga Day Celebrations in Mumbai
People perform Yoga in front of the Taj hHotelduring International Yoga Day in Mumbai, India, on June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: Reuters
People perform Yoga in front of the Gateway of India during International Yoga Day in Mumbai, India, on June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: Reuters
Tamil Nadu
International Yoga Day Celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Study aparentspractice Yoga on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Yoga at Vellalar College for Women in Thindal in Erode in Tamil Nadu. † Photo credit: M. Govardhan
Children practice asanas during the International Day of Yoga hosted by Nehru Yuva Kendra at Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Salem Ta,mil Nadu, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. | Photo credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan
