The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, spoke at the 10th International Day of Yoga event in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir today. He participated in the Yoga session and led the celebrations of International Yoga Day.
Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for being in Jammu & Kashmir, the land known for Yog and Sadhna, on the International Day of Yoga. “The atmosphere, energy and experience from Yoga can be felt in Jammu & Kashmir today”, PM Modi said. He extended his good wishes to all citizens and yoga practitioners around the world on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.
PM Modi wrote a message on his X social media account, ‘As we mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, I urge everyone to make it a part of their daily lives. Yoga fosters strength, good health and wellness. Wonderful to join this year’s programme in Srinagar.’
International Yoga Day
Toady, the whole world is celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society.” Yoga is seen as a practice that brings harmony and balance between the mind and body, thought and action, and restraint and fulfillment. It combines various elements of health and well-being to offer a holistic approach that brings peace to our busy lives.
International Yoga Day is a day dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and spiritual well-being through the practice of yoga. This annual event, which falls on June 21st, was first proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Since then, International Yoga Day has been celebrated in countries all around the world to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga. Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India and has since spread to every corner of the globe.