'Yoga is India's unique gift to humanity'
On the occasion of the 10th International day of Yoga, President Droupadi Murmu, along with her secretariat, performed yoga at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Photo credits: X official handle)
'Yoga as powerful agent for global good'
During his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Yoga event on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga in Srinagar. He participated in the celebration held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in the city.
At the event, he said, "The world is looking at yoga as a powerful agent of global good. Yoga helps us live in the present moment without the baggage of the past." (Photo credits: ANI)
Yoga at Attari border zero line
At the joint check post in Attari near Amritsar, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel conducted yoga exercises at the zero line. The session was overseen by Brig Brigadier Pawan Bajaj (retired). “A truly awe-inspiring spectacle!” BSF wrote in a post on X. (Photo credits: ANI)
'Yoga's valuable contribution to the world'
During his speech in Ahmedabad on the 10th International Day of Yoga, Union home minister Amit Shah spoke about yoga's importance as India's valuable contribution to the world. He emphasized its role in enhancing both physical and mental health, as well as fostering global harmony. Approximately 1.25 crore individuals in Gujarat engaged in yoga activities to promote communal well-being and environmental conservation. (Photo credits: X official handle)
Asanas practised at high altitude locations
On the 10th International Day of Yoga, ITBP personnel practised yoga at high-altitude locations along the northern frontier. Over the years, the ITBP has been advocating Yoga at various high-altitude Himalayan ranges along the India-China border. Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Ladakh are place where they practice Yoga asanas. (Photo credits: ANI)
'Better to practice yoga, than depend on medicines'
Defence minister, Rajnath Singh, attended the International Yoga Day celebration at Mathura. He spoke about the advantages of yoga, suggesting that in cases of issues such as depression, high blood pressure, and diabetes, practising yoga is preferable to relying solely on medications. (Photo credits: X official handle)
Soldiers showcase the significance of physical and mental fitness
Indian Army personnel practised Yoga at high altitudes on the northern frontier on the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day. The soldiers showcased the significance of both physical and mental fitness, enduring harsh weather conditions and difficult landscapes. (Photo credits: ANI)
'My appeal is to incorporate yoga into your daily routine'
Yogi Adityanath participated in the mass yoga practice program organized in the Raj Bhavan premises, Lucknow, on the International Yoga Day. He said, "Yoga leads to the well-being of humanity beyond borders, societies, and eras. By embracing yoga and uniting the global human race, we honour our ancestors and heritage. My appeal is to incorporate yoga into your daily life routine." (Photo credits: X official handle)
'Celebrating the unity of mind, body and spirit'
On the special occasion of International day of Yoga, Indian Navy tweeted, "Over, 9000 naval personnel, defence civilians & family members from IN-WNC participated in the 10th International Day of Yoga to celebrate the age-old practice of yoga for unity of mind, body & spirit at various naval establishments, ships and submarines." (Photo credits: X official handle)
'Significant unifier across diverse cultures'
Emphasizing yoga as a unifying force across cultures and a catalyst for fostering international relations, Jaishankar said, "It has been a significant unifier across diverse cultures, transcending borders. As the Prime Minister mentioned, I frequently find that it serves as a common topic of conversation and connection when interacting with people from other nations." (Photo credits: X official handle)
NCC cadets, soldiers perform Yoga
NCC Cadets, Soldiers, Madras Sappers, BSF, Local Villagers performed Yoga at the Adiyogi in Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru.
CRPF soldiers participate in day's celebrations
CRPF soldiers also joined in the yoga day celebrations at Adiyogi, Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore.
Over 1400 free yoga sessions
Isha foundation offered more than 1,400 free yoga sessions across India with over 1,60,000 participants.