June 21, 2017: The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a mass yoga demonstration to commemorate the 3rd International Day of Yoga at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 21, 2017).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that on the initiative of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi the UN had declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga. This year, the 3rd International Day of Yoga was being observed. He said that yoga is an ancient Indian practice which is very useful for curing many diseases and health disorders. It is a holistic approach to physical and mental health and well- being. He welcomed all participants to the mass yoga demonstration and urged them to practice yoga everyday as a fit mind and fit body is the abode of God.
Officers, staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan and their family members as well as residents of the President’s Estate participated in large numbers in the mass yoga event. On the 3rd edition of International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed people to make Yoga a part of their lives.
Yoga has been a part of Indian tradition and it integrates the people, PM Modi said while addressing the gathering at Ramabai Ambedkar Ground in Lucknow – the main event of Yoga Day celebrations was held Wednesday morning.
He said, yoga has become a part of so many lives and its popularity outside the country is very much high and it has also connected the world with India. Stating that wellness is important in addition to fitness and Yoga is a medium to achieve wellness, PM Modi said, small practices of yoga improves the quality of life. (PIB)
