Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath joins mass yoga session in Gorakhpur

Celebrating 11th International Yoga Day theme — Yoga for One Earth, One Health — Yogi thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for getting yoga international recognition

Published on: Jun 21, 2025, 12:31:19 IST

By Gaurav Saigal

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Lucknow: Yoga not only gives us a healthy body but also a healthy mind, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday, as he participated in a mass yoga session at the Mahant Digvijay Nath Smriti Bhawan in Gorakhpur.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath participates in mass yoga session at the Mahant Digvijay Nath Smriti Bhawan in Gorakhpur on Saturday. (Hindustan Times)

Celebrating the 11th International Yoga Day theme — Yoga for One Earth, One Health — Yogi thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for getting yoga international recognition. “Yoga is one such mantra of the Rishi tradition of India, which gives us not only a healthy body but also a healthy mind,” the CM wrote on X.

A live stream of PM Modi leading the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, was played at the event.

Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath said, “Yoga is a unique gift of Indian wisdom. By making yoga a medium of public welfare, India paved the way for world welfare. This is the reason why today on the 11th International Yoga Day, not only India but around 190 countries of the world are feeling proud by associating with the heritage of Indian yoga.”

Yogi Adityanath said, “Yoga is a unique gift of Indian wisdom. By making yoga a medium of public welfare, India paved the way for world welfare.” (UP CM office)

“Attainment of all the four aims of human life that is Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha is possible only with a healthy body. A healthy body is the medium of worldly progress and spiritual advancement. Be it public welfare, fulfillment of desires or the path to salvation, a healthy body is the medium for all these,” he added.

Several ministers attended mass yoga sessions in different districts. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak attended a session at the Residency in Lucknow, while deputy CM Keshav Maurya participated at an event in Ghaziabad.

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Gaurav Saigal has over two decades of experience in reporting on public policy, governance, politics, and social issues and extensively covers developments in Uttar Pradesh, including state politics, government policies, infrastructure, the economy, environmental issues, and public administration. He has worked across locations and worked with various media organisations. He has travelled across the state for news reporting. He produces fact-based, balanced, and insightful reports that explain the impact of policy decisions on citizens. He has reported on a wide range of significant stories, from legislative proceedings and elections to development projects, wildlife conservation, and governance reforms. His coverage reflects a strong understanding of regional affairs and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and well-researched journalism. His articles regularly provide readers with context and analysis on key issues shaping Uttar Pradesh and the nation. He is consistent in field reporting and in-depth coverage of public affairs. His journalism is characterised by clarity, credibility, and a focus on issues of public interest. His coverage reflects a strong understanding of regional affairs and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and well-researched journalism. His content is characterised by an emphasis on factual reporting, official data, and policy analysis, often explaining the impact of government decisions on citizens and institutions.Read More

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