International Yoga Day 2022 Live: 'Yoga Becoming a Way of Life,' Says PM Modi
India is celebrating Yoga Day in the physical mode after a gap of two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Tuesday morning, 21 June, at Mysuru Palace Ground where he took part in a mass yoga demonstration on the eighth International Yoga Day.
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International Yoga Day 2022 News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a mass yoga demonstration on the eighth International Yoga Day on Tuesday morning, 21 June, at Mysuru Palace Ground in Karnataka.
India is celebrating Yoga Day in the physical mode after a gap of two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi was joined by 15,000 participants in the event.
Addressing the crowd, PM Modi said, "Yoga brings peace for us. The peace from yoga is not merely for individuals. Yoga brings peace to our society. Yoga brings peace to our nations and the world."
Several other political leaders also shared their wishes and photos on the occasion Yoga Day.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Union AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Mysuru royal scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, and "Rajmata" Pramoda Devi were among those present
Since 2015, the International Day of Yoga is celebrated worldwide on 21 June every year
The theme for this year's Yoga day is "Yoga for Humanity"
Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Yoga Day Celebrations in Hampi
Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi inaugurated International Yoga Day celebrations at the World Heritage Site Edurubasavanna mantapa, in Hampi Karnataka and shared visuals from the event on Twitter.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Performs Yoga in Ayodhya
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav performed yoga at Ram ki Paidi on the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya and called on people to adopt a lifestyle conducive for the environment.
He tweeted, "Due to the tireless efforts of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the whole world is adopting Yoga today."
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Performs Yoga in Arunachal
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju led the Yoga Day event at Dong in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh. He tweeted, "It was the most memorable YOGA event ever along with Indian Army, ITBP, District Administration, BJP Team and local folks of Anjaw Dist."
Anurag Thakur Performs Yoga in Himachal
"International Day of Yoga is being celebrated all over the world with full enthusiasm. Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spread K Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam's message of connecting the world with the basic mantra Yoga For Humanity," Union Minister of Sports Anurag Thakur tweeted, sharing photos of him performing yoga in Himachal Pradesh.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Performs Yoga at Parliament House
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with members and officials took part in a yoga session on the International Day of Yoga at Parliament House complex, in New Delhi.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Performs Yoga at Jantar Mantar
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed yoga during a mass yoga session at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, on Tuesday.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Performs Yoga in Nagpur
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari participated in a programme organised at Kasturchand Park in Nagpur.
Union Min RK Singh Performs Yoga at Nalanda Mahavihara
Union Minister RK Singh participated in the 8th International Yoga Day at Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar.
Union Min G Kishan Reddy Performs Yoga at Parade Ground, Secunderabad
Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy performed yoga at Parade Ground, Secunderabad.
In Photos: 8th International Yoga Day
Central Ski Team of ITBP perform yoga at an altitude of 14,000 ft in snow to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, near Rohtang Pass, Tuesday, 21 June.
Girls perform yoga during a mass yoga session on the International Day of Yoga, at the Shore Temple, in Mamallapuram, Tuesday, 21 June.
Girls perform yoga during a mass yoga session on the International Day of Yoga, at the Shore Temple, in Mamallapuram, Tuesday, 21 June.
ITBP personnel practice yoga in a river to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, in Lohitpur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tuesday, 21 June.
People perform yoga to celebrate the International Day of Yoga at the Gateway of India, in Mumbai, Tuesday, 21 June.
People perform yoga to celebrate the International Day of Yoga at the Gateway of India, in Mumbai, Tuesday, 21 June.
'Yoga an Integral Part of My Life’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also performed yoga and said in a tweet, "Yoga practice is an integral part of my life."
'Power of Yoga Is Power of Unity': UNGA President Abdullah Shahid
President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Abdulla Shahid, while addressing a special commemorative event organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN on Monday, said, "The power of yoga is the power of unity for a healthier and prosperous future for all and it is here to stay."
Shahid underlined that the practice offers a holistic approach at a time when the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic that triggered a deluge of anxiety and depression.
“The practice of yoga serves as a holistic approach to the physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being of humanity. It simply works,” he said, addressing UN dignitaries, diplomats and staff at the expansive North Lawn in the UN headquarters.
Piyush Goyal Joins Celebrations in Haryana's Kurukshetra
Union Minister Piyush Goyal joined Yoga Day celebrations near Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
He said in a tweet, "One with the body, mind and soul. Lead the International Day Of Yoga celebrations near the iconic Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, Haryana. India's spiritual leadership is guiding the world with #YogaForHumanity."
Health Minister Joins in From Statue of Unity
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday performed Yoga at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadiya.
EAM Jaishankar Performs Yoga at Old Fort
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and diplomats of various countries joined celebrations of Yoga Day at Delhi's Old Fort.
President Kovind Performs Yoga at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Ram Nath Kovind performed yoga at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
He said in a tweet, "Greetings on #InternationalDayofYoga! Yoga is a part of our ancient Indian heritage. India's gift to humanity, it is a holistic approach to health and well-being, balancing our mind, body and soul. I urge everyone to make Yoga a part of your daily life and experience its benefits (sic)."
Union Minister Hardeep Puri Joins Celebrations at Red Fort
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri participated in celebrating International Yoga Day at Delhi's Red Fort.
He said in a tweet, "Privileged to participate in celebrating #InternationalYogaDay from Delhi’s Red Fort - one of the 75 iconic locations chosen for this momentous event. Share your photos/videos to show how you are joining the celebrations (sic)."
Uttarakhand CM Dhami in Rishikesh
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the program organised on the occasion of International Yoga Day at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh.
Delhi CM Kejriwal Joins 'Yogshaala' at Thyagraj Stadium
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, tweeted a live link of the celebrations as well and said in a tweet, "On the occasion of International Yoga Day, today I also joined 'Delhi ki Yogshaala' to practice yoga with the people of Delhi."
Himachal Pradesh CM Performs Yoga in Shimla
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur is performing yoga in Shimla's Kangra Fort. He is joined by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
UP CM Adityanath Performs Yoga
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also led the celebrations at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow.
Greeting people on the occasion, he said in a tweet in Hindi, "The medium of ensuring the health of body and mind and the awakening of spiritual consciousness, 'Yoga' has become a 'world fund' today."
'Yoga Brings Peace to Our Society': PM Modi’s Address
Addressing the participants, PM Modi said, “The yoga energy which has been nurtured for centuries by the spiritual centers of India like Mysore, today that yoga energy is giving direction to world health. Today yoga is becoming a mutual basis for global cooperation. Today yoga is giving the belief of a healthy life to mankind.”
"This whole universe starts from our own body and soul. The universe starts from us", Modi said. "And, Yoga makes us conscious of everything within us and builds a sense of awareness".
He added, "Yoga brings peace for us. The peace from yoga is not merely for individuals. Yoga brings peace to our society. Yoga brings peace to our nations and the world. And, Yoga brings peace to our universe."
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