Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with 50,000 yoga enthusiasts to congregate at Dehradun’s sprawling Forest Research Institute
Preparations are in full swing to commemorate June 21 as International Yoga Day in various parts of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with 50,000 yoga enthusiasts will congregate at Dehradun’s sprawling Forest Research Institute.
Greeting Yoga enthusiasts across the world on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Yoga is one of the most precious gifts given by the ancient Indian sages to human kind.
“Yoga is not just a set of exercise that keeps the body fit. It is a passport to health assurance, a key to fitness and wellness. Nor is Yoga only what you practice in the morning. Doing your day-to-day activities with diligence and complete awareness is a form of Yoga as well,” the Prime Minister said.
“In a world of excess, Yoga promises restraint and balance. In a world suffering from mental stress, Yoga promises calm. In a distracted world, Yoga helps focus. In a world of fear, Yoga promises hope, strength and courage,” the Prime Minister added.
In the run-up to International Yoga Day, the Prime Minister has also taken to social media to share the intricacies of various yoga asanas. He has also shared pictures of people performing yoga, at various locations across the world.