International Yoga Day 2017

The purpose of International Yoga Day is to promote yoga and endeavour towards making it a part and parcel of everyone's daily routine. The benefits of a yogic routine are many, hence, motivating your loved ones to practice yoga is a must on this International Yoga Day. Here is a list of quotes and messages that you can share with them and inspire them to start their yoga workout.

Sitting on our desks all day, our bodies are confined to a limited space. This sedentary lifestyle has led to stiff back and strained neck. However, this limited space offers us more than we think it does. A two-minute stretch can do wonders to your mind and body. Sometimes, a stressed body can lead to a cluttered mind. Here are 7 easy-to-follow yoga stretches you can do on your desk that can keep you going through the day:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Yoga on board India&#39;s largest warship, the 44,400-tonne aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya! <a href="https://t.co/tNrcEKVIxo">pic.twitter.com/tNrcEKVIxo</a></p> &mdash; Rajat Pandit (@rajatpTOI) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajatpTOI/status/877370504843100161">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Muscles, mind and motivation is all one needs for Mallakhamb, a traditional Indian sport <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IDY2017?src=hash">#IDY2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yoga4Health?src=hash">#Yoga4Health</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UN">@UN</a> <a href="https://t.co/2looBOiApC">pic.twitter.com/2looBOiApC</a></p> &mdash; India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/877357999110709248">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Let&#39;s make a better choice for our better health <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yoga4Health?src=hash">#Yoga4Health</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IDY2017?src=hash">#IDY2017</a> <a href="https://t.co/cXMKIFzQCA">pic.twitter.com/cXMKIFzQCA</a></p> &mdash; India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/877341883210506242">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YogaDay?src=hash">#YogaDay</a><br /> <br /> International <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YogaDay2017?src=hash">#YogaDay2017</a>: Famous sports stars who practice yoga<br /> <br /> ▶️<a href="https://t.co/4zq2h13bED">https</a><a href="https://t.co/4zq2h13bED">://t.co/4zq2h13bED</a> <a href="https://t.co/PLixGXb9gK">pic.twitter.com/PLixGXb9gK</a></p> &mdash; TOI Sports (@toisports) <a href="https://twitter.com/toisports/status/877353047575248896">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged everyone to make Yoga a part of their lives and said that it has played a big role in connecting the world with India.

"Many countries which do not know our language, tradition, or culture, are now connecting to India through Yoga. The practice, which connects body, mind and soul, has played a big role in binding the world too," PM Modi said while leading the third International Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Himveers?src=hash">#Himveers</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yoga?src=hash">#yoga</a> sessions in forward areas of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalYogaDay2017?src=hash">#InternationalYogaDay2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IYD2017?src=hash">#IYD2017</a> <a href="https://t.co/iKGcLXwumC">pic.twitter.com/iKGcLXwumC</a></p> &mdash; ITBP (@ITBP_official) <a href="https://twitter.com/ITBP_official/status/877352504954019840">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash">#WATCH</a> ITBP jawans doing Yoga at nearly 18000 feet in Ladakh in -25 degrees <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalYogaDay?src=hash">#InternationalYogaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/YvSGqpQnxF">pic.twitter.com/YvSGqpQnxF</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/877353711609167873">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Brimming with excitement and energy, Delhiites gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares across the city on Wednesday to mark the third International Day of Yoga, even as pre-dawn showers played a bit of a spoilsport.

Rains lashed the Uttar Pradesh capital early on Wednesday, ahead of the International Yoga Day event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to lead more than 50,000 people in practising yoga.

People flocked to the Ramabai Ambedkar Sthal, the main venue, and to 10 other major parks in Lucknow despite the showers.

People have been making it to the venue since Tuesday night in anticipation of getting a vantage place at the sprawling Sthal.