Sharing a video message in the run up for the 4th International Day of Yoga, PM Narendra Modi expressed happiness over the rising popularity of Yoga all over the world. He termed Yoga as one of the most precious gifts given by the ancient Indian sages to humankind.
He said that Yoga was not just a set of exercises to keep the body fit but a passport to health assurance, a key to fitness and wellness. “Free from illness, a path to wellness –that is the path of Yoga… It makes us better individuals in thought, action, knowledge and devotion”, he remarked.
Adding that Yoga brought about oneness among the mind, body and intellect, he said, “Yoga is the journey from me to we.”
Shri Modi referred to Yoga as the solution to ailments like stress and lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hyper-tension and depression.
Asserting that Yoga did not discriminate anyone, he said, “Yoga goes beyond boundaries of age, gender, caste, creed, religion and nations.”
“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, boosts concentration… In a world of fear, Yoga promises hope, strength and courage”, he said.
Stating that Yoga ensured peace of mind, Shri Modi opined, “People who are at peace with themselves are at peace with others too. Such people build harmonious nations. Such nations build a harmonious world.”
Shri Modi said that with more people embracing Yoga, the demand for Yoga teachers was rising and hence, the next challenge was to produce institutionally trained Yoga teachers and further the reach of Yoga, especially among the youth.
Wonderful! https://t.co/o9TTEIgoTV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2018
International Day of Yoga being organized in 35 cities across Croatia (16-24/06). Some pics from Zagreb event on Bundek lake (17/06). Extraordinary journey towards holistic health, peace & harmony. pic.twitter.com/BsTkqzqd6O
— India in Croatia (@India_Croatia) June 18, 2018
Poland celebrated the 4th International Day of Yoga with overwhelming participation on 17 June 2018. Celebrations were held in Warsaw and 26 other cities in Poland. The day-long event in Warsaw saw participation by over 20,000 yoga practitioners and enthusiasts. pic.twitter.com/oEKZtBGEtS
— India in Poland (@IndiainPoland) June 18, 2018
The @ChulalongkornU grounds in #Bangkok filled up as many thousands gathered to celebrate#YogaDay #IDY2018 @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/i09o4heIZM
— India in Thailand (@IndiainThailand) June 17, 2018
@IndiainMongolia #IDY2018 @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @moayush #ZindagiRaheKhush @Indiaclubmn
— India in Mongolia (@IndiainMongolia) June 18, 2018
The enthusiasm shown by the #yoga practitioners in #Mongolia even after the heavy rain during the celebration #InternationalDayofYoga2018 is inspirational. pic.twitter.com/ddEp1Iwe7Q
Bringing smiles to their faces and touching lives! A Chair #Yoga session at Swami Home, a nursing home for the elderly! 100 centers and 170 sessions till 24th June 2018 #IDY2018 #IDYSG2018 #ZindagiRaheKhush pic.twitter.com/0dkIPDioXy
— India in Singapore (@IndiainSingapor) June 18, 2018
‘Bend it like a Yogi’
— India in China (@EOIBeijing) June 18, 2018
Some more glimpses of #IDY2018 Yoga event held at Longfu Temple in Hebei Province of China.@IndianDiplomacy @SushmaSwaraj @PMOIndia @moayush pic.twitter.com/vWPMBsSIdY
#4IDY2018 celebrations in #SiemReap in front of iconic #AngkorWat witnessed extreme enthusiasm. Event was attended by more than 1100 #Yoga aspirants including students, youths, Government functionaries, national and international tourists etc. pic.twitter.com/qzcibEhHmy
— India in Cambodia (@indembcam) June 18, 2018
@IndiaInGuate, in collaboration with @muniguate, @CDAG_gt and @INGUAT organized the celebration of #IDY2018 in #GuatemalaCity on 17 June 2018. Part 2. #yogaforall #yogaeveryday #yogainspiration #yogaspirit #yogaeverydamnday #yogaforbeginners @ICCR_Delhi @moayush pic.twitter.com/WpkepkKqWP
— India in Guatemala (@IndiaInGuate) June 17, 2018
Yoga is the journey from ‘me’ to ‘we.’ It promises balance, calm, helps boost concentration and gives immense strength.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2018
As we approach the #4thYogaDay, I urge people around the world to make Yoga a part of their lives. pic.twitter.com/A4zk3ybNye
जब #4thYogaDay नजदीक आ रहा है, तो आइए, हम सब योग को अपने जीवन का हिस्सा बनाएं। pic.twitter.com/Y3Uwr4sXqT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2018
