Yoga Day 2019: PM Modi Performs Yoga With 40,000 Participants
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed yoga with around 40,000 enthusiasts on Friday, at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi, to mark the fifth International Day of Yoga.
Setting off the celebrations, PM Modi said, “Peace and harmony have always been associated with yoga. Yoga can further unity and can heal several challenges the world faces.”
In Delhi, the celebrations played out at several venues — from the sprawling Rajpath and the lawns of Red Fort to municipal parks, hospitals, gardens and offices with thousands of enthusiastic Delhiites performing asanas.
PM Modi also tweeted saying,
He added that we need to expand the borders of Yoga and “include Yoga in Medical, Medical, Artificial, Physiotherapy [research]”
This International Day of Yoga 2019 has a theme of ‘Climate Action’ and it aims to bring the focus on climate change. Combating climate change is a UN Sustainable Development Goal that has to be achieved by 2030.
Back in 2014, PM Modi had addressed the UN General Assembly to suggest that 21 June be recognised as International Yoga Day to propel Yoga to global attention. A total of 193 member countries of the UN General Assembly approved PM Modi’s proposal by consensus, with 177 countries.
For more on the International Yoga Day, click here.
Yoga Day 2019: Navy Personnel Perform Yoga Aboard INS Ranvir
Navy personnel performed Yoga on Friday on board INS Ranvir which is stationed in the Bay of Bengal.
Yoga Day 2019: Indian Army Troops, Families Perform Yoga in Bhuj
Indian Army troops and their families perform Yoga in Bhuj, Gujarat to celebrate International Day of Yoga.
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that none of the postures being performed as part of yoga have any connection with any religion and that anyone could do it.
“Lifestyle diseases are affecting us. Yoga is providing us all kind of exercises for our body. Any one can practise Yoga; everyone irrespective of religion and caste should practice this,” Pinarayi Vijayan said.
Yogi Adityanath, UP Governor Perform Yoga in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Yoga on Friday during an event organised to mark the 5th International Day of Yoga, at Raj Bhawan in Lucknow.
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Indian Air Forces’s Western Air Command dedicated their Yoga session on Friday to Climate Action on Yoga Day 2019. More than 500 IAF personnel along with their families came together to practice different Yoga asanas.
TBP Personnel Does Yoga at Indo-China Border in Himachal Pradesh
TBP personnel performed Yoga on International Yoga Day at Indo-China border in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
Yoga Day: Embassy of USA in Delhi Performs Yoga
The Embassy of the United States of America in Delhi also saw people performing yoga
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Army Dog Unit Does Yoga and Gets in the Yoga Day Spirit
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Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal performs Yoga in Guwahati.
Dogs From the Border Security Dog Squad Dutifully Perform Yoga
The dogs of the border security dog squad diligently perform Yoga and celebrate Yoga Day.
Jammu and Kashmir Celebrates Yoga Day
People practised yoga in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir for Yoga Day.
BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav Does Yoga in Kerala
Ram Madhav, BJP National General Secretary, performs yoga at an event in Trivandrum, Kerala.
Indian Navy and CISF Perform Yoga in Chennai
The Indian Navy and Central Industrial Security Force personnel are doing Yoga at the picturesque location of Marina Beach, Chennai.
Smriti Irani Performs Yoga in Dwarka
Union Minister Smriti Irani performs Yoga on the fifth annual Yoga Day celebrations in Dwarka.
BSF Personnel Perform Yoga in Amritsar
Border Security Force personnel performed yoga in Amritsar.
Yoga is a Holistic Discipline Says Vice President Naidu
The Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu performed yoga and tweeted in support of the celebrations,
ITBP Personnel Perform Yoga at Rohtang Pass Amidst Snow-Capped Mountains
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel performed Yoga at Rohtang Pass on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.
Piyush Goyal Performs Yoga, Joins in Yoga Day Celebrations
Union Minister Piyush Goyal joined in and practised Yoga for Yoga Day. He tweeted about the importance of yoga in his life for his “physical, mental and spiritual well-being.”
Despite Rain, Troops of Assam Riffles, CRPF, Police Perform Yoga at the Indo-Myanmar Border
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Nitin Gadkari Leads Yoga Day Celebrations in Nagpur, Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari leads International Day of Yoga celebrations in Maharashtra's Nagpur.
ITBP Personnel Perform Yoga Amidst Nature in Jammu
Jammu: ITBP personnel deputed on Amarnath Yatra security duty perform Yoga.
Indian Army Personal Brave the Weather and Perform Yoga in the Himalayas
Indian Army personnel deputed at several posts in the Himalayas perform Yoga.
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Syed Akbaruddin, India’s Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador, at UN in New York said,
Security Forces Perform Yoga for Yoga Day Yoga in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Security forces personnel practise Yoga in Jammu and Kashmir.
DRDO Chief Performs Yoga in Delhi
DRDO Chief Dr G Satheesh Reddy performs Yoga at DRDO facility in the national capital.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar perform Yoga at Rajpath in Delhi.
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President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi said,
Navy Personnel Perform Yoga atop Submarine
Navy personnel perform Yoga on submarine INS Sindhudhvaj.
BJP Working President JP Nadda Performs Yoga in Delhi
BJP National Working President JP Nadda and National General Secretary (Organisation) Ram Lal perform Yoga at Deen Dayal Upadhayay Park.
PM Modi Interacts With the Crowds in Ranchi on International Yoga Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with people after performing yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi on Yoga Day.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Perfrom Yoga in Freezing Temperatures in Ladakh
Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel perform Yoga at an altitude of 18000 feet in northern Ladakh in minus 20 Degrees Celsius temperature.
ITBP Personnel Practise Yoga in Ludhiana
ITBP personnel of 26th BN practice Yoga on International Day of Yoga at Baddhowal Ludhiana, Punjab.
LS Speaker Om Birla, Other Parliamentarians Perform Yoga in Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with parliamentarians and parliament staff are performing yoga in Delhi today.
French Embassy Holds Programme to Mark International Yoga Day
Yoga being performed at the French embassy in Delhi on International Day of Yoga.
The French Ambassador to India, Alexandre Ziegler said that yoga was becoming popular among the French.
“We had more than 100 yoga practitioners this morning. We have Yoga lessons almost everyday at the Embassy. Yoga is becoming popular among the French people now. It helps to stay fit both physically and mentally,” Ziegler said.
Watch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Performs Yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi
Shilpa Shetty Performs Yoga at Gateway of India in Mumbai
Hindi film actress and Yoga enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra is seen performing Yoga at Gateway of India in Mumbai. Earlier, she had taught Yoga to a crowd of 3,000 people in Surat, Gujarat.
Yoga Provides a Perfect Blend of Knowledge, Work and Devotion: PM Modi
“Yoga is ancient and modern. It is constant and evolving. For centuries, the essence of Yoga has remained the same: Healthy body, Stable mind, Spirit of oneness. Yoga provides a perfect blend of ज्ञान or knowledge, कर्म or work and भक्ति or devotion”, said PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Performs Yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi
While performing Yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi on Friday, 22 June, PM Modi said, “I thank people across the world for joining International Day of Yoga celebrations. World over,the first rays of the Sun are being welcomed by dedicated Yoga practitioners, it's a beautiful sight. I urge you all to embrace Yoga and make it integral part of your daily routine.”
'We Know Importance of Yoga, Let's Make it Daily Routine': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while commencing the celebrations for the fifth International Yoga Day, addressed the gathering in Ranchi, stating the importance of yoga and urging people to make it a part of their daily routine. He added:
PM Modi Leads Yoga Day Celebrations from Ranchi
PM Narendra Modi led the International Yoga Day celebrations from Jharkhand’s Ranchi. Stressing on the benefits of yoga in maintaining good health, Modi said that “yoga is a great way to shield oneself from illness.”
PM Modi Addresses the Gathering at Prabhat Tara Ground in Ranchi
Addressing the crowd at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi, PM Modi said, “I extend my good wishes to all of you, in India & across the globe, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. Today, lakhs of people have gathered in different parts of the world to celebrate Yoga Day.”
The United Nations Tweets in Celebration and Support of Yoga Day
“Yoga brings thought & action together in harmony and helps promote spiritual & emotional well-being,” the UN tweeted.
ITBP Personnel Perform Yoga Near Rohtang Pass
ITBP personnel (Women and men) perform yoga at 14000 ft near Rohtang Pass. With the morning temperatures at minus 10 degree, the personnel can be seen performing Yoga aasanas on their mats.
'Climate Action' is the Theme for This Year's Yoga Day
This International Day of Yoga 2019 has a theme of ‘Climate Action’ and it aims to bring the focus on climate change. Combating climate change is a UN Sustainable Development Goal that has to be achieved by 2030.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police perform 'River Yoga'
Personnel of 9th Battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) perform 'River Yoga' in Digaru river on International Day of Yoga near Teju, Lohitpur in Arunachal Pradesh.
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Maha CM Fadnavis Perform Yoga in Nanded
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev performs yoga along with his followers in Nanded on InternationalDayofYoga. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also present.
Troops Perform Yoga in Arunachal Pradesh & Assam
ITBP troops of ATS Lohitpur, perform yoga with their dogs and horses on International Yoga Day.
PM Modi Arrives at Ranchi for Yoga Day Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He was received by Chief Minister Raghubar Das. He will perform yoga at Prabhat Tara ground on the occasion of International Day of Yoga tomorrow.
PM Modi's Latest Yoga Videos on Twitter
PM Modi has been tweeting enthusiastically about the day, sharing videos and quotes about yoga and its myriad benefits like increased concentration and fitness.
In one of the videos he shared, the importance of meditation or ‘dhyaan’ in Yoga was highlighted.
He shared this video with a caption that translated to ‘Meditation is the most important and integral part of Yoga practice.’
In another video, he is seen practising the Nadishodhan Pranayam. It is a breathing technique that helps clear the blocked energy channels of the body and calms the mind.
He shared the video with a caption that translated to ‘Nadishodhan Pranayam is very beneficial. See its methods and its benefits.’
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