Yoga Day 2022 UPDATES: PM Modi greets gathering at Mysuru Palace as mass celebrations conclude

According to WHO’s Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030, practicing yoga regularly reduces the risk of chronic NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and heart attacks. Yoga improves lung function, cardiovascular fitness, enhances functional health, and reduces oxidative stress, says Ashok Patel, CEO and Founder Max Ventilator

The significance of yoga in the modern day world is hard to ignore as it helps one find inner peace within and brings solace to a restless mind. Daily practice of yoga can have a positive effect on behaviour, mood and overall mental health in different ways. It can affect mood by elevating levels of a brain chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is associated with better mood and decreased anxiety, says Vikram Thaploo, CEO Apollo Telehealth  

The world observes the International Yoga Day and the theme for this year is “Yoga for humanity”. Yoga has become an alternative for humans to cope with modern lifestyle problems. It is getting increasingly popular across the world. It provides peace to the restless mind. It is a blessing for the ill. It is the trend of the day to maintain the average man fit. Some people take it to help them improve their memory, intellect, and creativity. It is becoming a component of education due to its numerous benefits. In their quest for perfection, experts utilize it to unlock deeper layers of awareness.

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Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Coinciding with the summer solstice, the day is relevant in our nation as having a connection with the ancient practice of yoga. Yoga has got its origin before the Vedic period as mentioned in the oldest Veda, Rig Veda. But its popularity was mainly seen in the 1980s as the Western World brought it into practice in the form of physical exercise. 

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Malaika Arora took to Instagram to share a video where she can be seen performing asanas. "For me, it’s another day. For me, this is a way of life. However, all I ask you is #juststart. Happy international day of yoga," the actress wrote.

Every parent wishes their kids to have a sharp memory and a strong mind. With online classes and no physical activity in the last two and a half years due to covid lockdown, children became lazy. Practicing yogasanas at old age can be helpful to keep the body flexible and healthy. Also, yoga helps to increase the height of children at the right age and make them active. Doing yoga daily also helps them to concentrate better on their studying. 

According to Swami Ramdev, by doing yoga, children become flexible and strong. They become more confident as they experience their body developing in a good way. Therefore, it is important that children do yoga daily, either in the morning or evening.

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From kids to pregnant women to the elderly and celebrities, Yoga appeals to all age groups and has been adopted by many celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, and Milind Soman among others to acquire great physical and mental health for their hectic lives. Bollywood celebrities and their love for yoga is not a secret, thus, on the occasion, they took to social media to encourage people to practice yoga daily. 

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June 21 is celebrated as International Yoga Day every year. The day has been dedicated to spreading awareness about India's age-old practice of yoga. The United Nations declared this day as Yoga Day after Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, proposed it in the assembly. This year, along with 15,000 fitness enthusiasts, PM Modi lead a mass Yoga event at the Mysuru Palace grounds in Karnataka to mark the eighth IYD.

Check out pictures of how the world is celebrating the day.

Bollywood actresses take good care of themselves and follow different exercise routines. However, there are some divas like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shilpa Shetty and others who swear by yoga. They not just inculcate it in their life but also inspire others to do the same.

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Yoga comprises five principles including positive thinking and meditation, relaxation, exercise, Pranayama, and a nutritious diet. Controlled breathing, also known as Pranayama, is a technique known to increase our lung capacity and overall bodily functions through regular practice by controlling inspiration and expiration. The technique makes use of diaphragmatic and abdominal muscles, which improves the human respiratory system. Regular practice of Pranayam techniques such as Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Nadisuddi, Bramhari, Udgeeth, and others has been shown to benefit practitioners.

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Swami Ramdev thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for getting Yoga recognized across the globe and making the entire world celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21.

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Himachal Pradesh | Central Ski Team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) participate in Yod Day celebrations, at Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 14,000 ft in snow.

"The nation is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and we should aim to keep our body free of any illness. And for this one should do four-five Yoga asanas every day," Ramdev said. He added that Yoga is for everyone and urged people to practice it daily.

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday performed yoga at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar. More than 10,000 of his followers performed various Yoga asanas. They were briefed about various health benefits and cures of various illnesses by performing particular Yoga asanas.

President Ram Nath Kovind performed Yoga at Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Yoga is a part of our ancient Indian heritage. India's gift to humanity, it is a holistic approach to health and well-being, balancing our mind, body and soul," he said.

President Ram Nath Kovind performed Yoga at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the gathering at Mysuru Palace Ground as the Yoga session ends.

Prime Minister's Yoga programme at Mysuru is also part of the novel programme 'Guardian Yoga Ring' which is a collaborative exercise between 79 countries and United Nations organisations along with Indian Missions abroad to illustrate Yoga's unifying power that surpasses National boundaries.

Yoga Day celebrations are underway in full swing at Karnataka's Mysore Palace

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia take part in Yoga Day celebrations at Thyagraj Stadium

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri takes part in Yoga Day celebrations at Red Fort. 

Yoga is for the entire humanity. Hence, the theme for this international Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Humanity.' I thank United Nations and people from all over the world for celebrating this day, PM Modi said.

PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru

People perform Yoga with PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday performed yoga at the main event of the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga in the heritage city of Mysuru in Karnataka. More than 15,000 people participated in the Yoga celebrations along with the PM at the Mysore Palace grounds. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister for Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal, and officials of the Ministry of Ayush and the Government of Karnataka and other dignitaries performed yoga at the event.

This whole universe starts from our own body and soul. The universe starts from us. And, Yoga makes us conscious of everything within us and builds a sense of awareness, PM Narendra Modi said on International Yoga Day. He added, "Millions of people with inner peace will create an environment of global peace. That is how Yoga can connect the people and countries, and how Yoga can become a problem solver for all of us."

"I extend my greetings to all on this 8th International Yoga Day. Today, Yoga is being practiced in all parts of the world. Yoga brings peace for us. The peace from Yoga is not only for individuals, it brings peace to our nations and the world," says PM Modi as he addresses the nation on IYD. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Mysuru Palace Ground where he will perform Yoga, along with others, on International Yoga Day. He was joined by 15,000 yoga enthusiasts who are participating in the event. 

#InternationalDayofYoga2022 celebrations were held at Niagara Falls. With the support of the Consulate General of India in New York, Buffalo-Niagara Tamil Mandram & India Association of Buffalo organized the event at the Goat Island of Niagara Falls State Park.

On the eve of #InternationalDayOfYoga2022, Dharahara tower in Kathmandu was illuminated spreading the message of 'Yoga For Humanity'

Yoga guru Swami Ramdev lead the Yoga Day 2022 celebrations by performing yoga asanas with children and many people at his Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.

Yoga day celebrations will be organised at 75 iconic locations across the country under the leadership of 75 Union ministers, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the exercise at Mysore. The yoga demonstrations will also be held by various educational, social, political, cultural, religious, corporate and other civil society organisations and will be attended by crores of people across the country. 

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The 8th edition of International Yoga Day is being organised in India and across the globe this year on the theme of 'Yoga for Humanity' which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address. But do you know how this day came into existence and what is its significance? Click here to know.

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