International Yoga Day: President Kovind tweeted these photos this morning.
New Delhi:
Yoga is “India’s great gift to the world,” President Ram Nath Kovind said this morning as he shared some of his photos to mark International Yoga Day where he could be seen exercising. .
“Greetings on #InternationalYogaDay. The ancient science of yoga is India’s great gift to the world. Happy to see more and more people embrace it. Amidst stress and conflict, especially with # Covid19, practicing yoga can help keep your body in good shape and your peace of mind, “President Kovind tweeted.
In the photos, President Kovind is practicing yoga in a white t-shirt and gray sweatpants.
Greetings on #InternationalYogaDay.
The ancient science of yoga is India’s great gift to the world.
Happy to see more and more people adopt it.
In the midst of stress and conflict, especially with # Covid19, practicing yoga can help keep the body in shape and the mind calm. pic.twitter.com/1ZGqsTnn4A
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 21, 2020
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word “yoga” derives from Sanskrit and means to join or unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness, according to the United Nations. International Yoga Day aims to raise awareness around the world of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
For the first time since its establishment on June 21, 2015, Yoga Day is marked by the year of digital events. The theme for this year is “Yoga at Home and Yoga for Families”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation this morning and urged people across the country to adopt yoga to boost immunity at a time when more than 4 lakh people are affected by the coronavirus.
“Covid-19 attacks our respiratory system. What makes our respiratory system stronger is” Pranayama “, which is a breathing exercise. Usually, anulom, vilom are popular” Pranayama “techniques. We need to incorporate them into our daily routine. There are many yoga exercises that boost our immunity and boost metabolism, “said PM Modi this morning.
