Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to the people of the state to make yoga a part of their daily routine for a healthy and long life. He said yoga benefits humanity and it is a comprehensive knowledge that unites physically and mentally.
The CM led a mass yoga practice session held at Raj Bhavan on the 10th International Yoga Day on Friday. Governor Anandiben Patel also took part in the session. Yogi emphasised that yoga paves the way for the welfare of all humanity, transcending the limitations of country, society, and time.
“By embracing yoga and connecting the entire human race, we show true respect for our ancestors and heritage. the International Yoga Day has become a medium for all of us to express this respect towards this tradition of India,” he said.
Chief secretary Durga Shankar Mishra welcomed governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath by presenting them with a Tulsi plant. Many yoga practitioners and instructors participated in group yoga practice session with great enthusiasm.
The CM underlined that the theme of International Yoga Day ‘Yoga for all’ signifies that yoga is free from discrimination. He highlighted that yoga transcends barriers of caste, region, language, time and country.
{{/usCountry}}The CM underlined that the theme of International Yoga Day ‘Yoga for all’ signifies that yoga is free from discrimination. He highlighted that yoga transcends barriers of caste, region, language, time and country.
{{/usCountry}}“My appeal is to incorporate yoga into your daily routine,” he said. Governor Anandiben Patel, chief secretary Durga Shankar Mishra, principal secretary, AYUSH, Leena Johri, along with yoga practitioners and trainers were present on the occasion.