PM Narendra Modi stays fit at 75 with just 3.5 hours of sleep, no food after 6 pm, yoga and unique ‘Panchtatva’ walks

At 75, PM Modi continues to maintain a disciplined fitness routine. From yoga and walking to fasting, here are the wellness habits he has followed for decades.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has frequently highlighted the role of discipline and consistency in maintaining fitness, even amid a packed schedule. His approach goes beyond conventional workouts, incorporating yoga, walking, breathing exercises and meditation. From his morning routine to his approach to food and fasting, here’s a closer look at the wellness practices PM Modi follows.

Yoga, walking and the Panchtatva track

Yoga has been a consistent part of PM Modi’s fitness routine. In 2018, after accepting Virat Kohli’s fitness challenge, PM Modi shared a video showing glimpses of his morning exercises.

“Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature – Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Aakash. This is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. I also practice breathing exercises,” he wrote while sharing the video on his official website.

The video showed PM Modi walking across different surfaces, including grass, stones and water, while also practising stretches and meditation. His routine combined physical movement with breathing exercises and mindfulness, highlighting his emphasis on both physical and mental well-being.

PM Modi on fasting: ‘It never slows me down’

PM Modi offered a deeper insight into his fasting practices during his 2025 conversation with podcaster Lex Fridman. During the discussion, PM Modi described fasting as much more than simply going without food.

“I became convinced that fasting is a science far beyond just skipping meals. It is something far greater than that,” PM Modi said during the podcast. He added that fasting had become a long-standing and disciplined practice for him.

“Fasting never slows me down. I work just as much as usual. Sometimes I even work more,” he said. PM Modi also described fasting as a spiritual and personal discipline, saying that it helps him feel more focused while expressing his thoughts. “Fasting for me is devotion, fasting for me is self-discipline,” he said during the conversation.

PM Modi also explained how the ancient Indian tradition of Chaturmas influences his food habits. He said that his practice begins around mid-June and continues until after Diwali in November. During this period, he follows a routine of eating only one meal within 24 hours for around four to four-and-a-half months. He further explained that the practice is linked to the traditional understanding of Chaturmas, a period observed during the monsoon season. He also said that these fasting practices have been part of his life for around 50 to 55 years.

PM Modi’s demanding schedule and fitness discipline

PM Modi’s demanding work schedule has also been discussed by people who have interacted with him. Union Minister L. Murugan told ANI that PM Modi spoke about his daily routine, exercise and travel during a 45-minute meeting with MPs in February.

According to Murugan, PM Modi said that he sleeps for around 3.5 hours a night and does not eat after 6 pm. “Everyone was surprised and happy at the same time. PM Modi talked about his daily routine, his exercise, his foreign trips, when he visited Karachi. We got to spend 45 minutes with him. We learnt so many inspiring things from him. He said he sleeps for 3.5 hours and does not eat after 6 pm,” Murugan said.

Author Sudesh Verma, who wrote Narendra Modi: The Gamechanger, has also written about PM Modi’s long-standing fitness habits. According to Verma, when PM Modi was Chief Minister of Gujarat, his mornings began with a walk, a habit he has continued over the years. Along with walking, PM Modi has maintained a strong focus on yoga, Surya Namaskar and meditation.

Together, these accounts offer a glimpse into how PM Modi has incorporated fitness and wellness practices into his demanding schedule.

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