International Yoga Day Live Updates: Yoga has become a unifying force, says PM Modi

International Yoga Day Live Updates: On Friday, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering and take part in the Common Yoga Protocol session in Srinagar, emphasising the importance of yoga in fostering physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Accompanying the prime minister will be Lieutenant Governor of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, as well as Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, among others.

This year's event highlights the profound influence of yoga on the minds and bodies of young individuals. It aims to bring together thousands in the practice of yoga, promoting health and wellness globally.

International Yoga Day Live Updates: Yoga Day events are being held nationwide,

- Indian Army soldiers practice Yoga at Col Sonam Wangchuk Stadium in Leh, Ladakh, marking the International Day of Yoga.

- In Jammu, J&K, Border Security Force (BSF) officers and soldiers engage in Yoga at the Last Post of the International Border in R S Pura Sector.

- Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and BL Verma participate in Yoga exercises to mark Delhi's 10th International Yoga Day.

- In West Bengal, the 41st Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Frontier SSB Siliguri, sector SSB Ranidangi, and other security forces join the Armed Police Force, Nepal, in celebrating International Yoga Day on the Mechi Bridge, which connects India with Nepal.

- In Delhi, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi practices Yoga on the 10th International Yoga Day.

- Army Chief (Designate) Lt General Upendra Dwivedi and others engage in warm-up exercises before participating in a Yoga session at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, marking the International Day of Yoga.

- In Kolkata, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel perform Yoga exercises on the 10th International Yoga Day.

(With ANI inputs)

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Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath Technique) - This breathing exercise helps lower body temperature by targeting the brain centers responsible for temperature regulation. It also aids in reducing feelings of excitement and anxiety.

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International Yoga Day Live Updates: This year commemorates the 10th International Day of Yoga, focusing on the theme "Yoga for Self and Society."

To celebrate, an event will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in partnership with the UN Secretariat. The event will be hosted in the North Lawn Area of UNHQ.

International Yoga Day Live Updates: PM Modi's Yoga Day celebrations in the last nine years,

2015: The inaugural International Day of Yoga was marked by a significant event at Kartavya Path (formerly known as Rajpath) in New Delhi, with PM Modi leading the celebrations.

2016: PM Modi continued the tradition, leading the International Yoga Day festivities at Capitol Complex in Chandigarh.

2017: Over 51,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan in Lucknow for a mass yoga demonstration led by PM Modi.

2018: The fourth International Day of Yoga was themed 'Yoga for Peace,' and PM Modi led the main event at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

2019: PM Modi led a crowd of over 40,000 participants in Ranchi for the International Day of Yoga celebrations.

2020: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the day was themed 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family,' and PM Modi emphasized its importance in a televised address to the nation.

2021: With the pandemic still ongoing, individuals celebrated International Yoga Day within the confines of their homes.

2022: PM Modi led a mass yoga demonstration in Mysuru, Karnataka, with 15,000 participants joining in.

2023: PM Modi took the International Day of Yoga celebrations to the iconic North Lawn of the UN Headquarters in New York City, marking the ninth annual event. Read more

International Yoga Day Live Updates Delhi: Speaking about the International Yoga Day festivities at New York's Times Square in the US, Binaya Pradhan, Consul General of India, said, “Today, we are observing International Yoga Day at Times Square. We have participants from various nationalities joining us, and the event will continue throughout the day. We anticipate around 8,000 to 10,000 participants practising yoga alongside us. I am delighted that this year's theme for Yoga Day is 'Yoga for self and society.' I am confident that this will serve as inspiration for everyone participating here today and across different parts of the United States.”

(ANI)

International Yoga Day Live Updates: On International Yoga Day, Yoga Guru Ramdev, accompanied by Acharya Balkrishna, lead a yoga session in Uttarakhand's Haridwar today. Numerous children and other individuals also participated in the event.

International Yoga Day Live Updates: According to the United Nations, International Yoga Day promotes the advantages of yoga globally.

The initial resolution proposing the establishment of the International Day of Yoga originated from India and received endorsement from an unprecedented 175 member states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the proposal during his speech at the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly in 2014.

In his address, he stated: “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action ... a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”

International Yoga Day Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Srinagar on Thursday for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit, he will inaugurate and launch projects totalling ₹1,500 crore and participate in International Yoga Day.

Accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the prime minister proceeded to the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Dal Lake, where he was greeted with flowers and traditional Kashmiri songs.

International Yoga Day Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar today during his two-day visit to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

At 6.30 am, Modi will attend the 10th International Day of Yoga event at SKICC in Srinagar. He will address the gathering on this occasion and then participate in the CYP Yoga session.