Yoga

June 21, 2024 8:53 PM

Celebration of the 10th International Day of Yoga in Nepal

In 2014, the United Nations designated 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on the basis of a draft resolution moved by the Government of India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. In his message addressed to world leaders including Prime Minister of Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined that “In the decade gone by, what began as a Resolution by the UN General Assembly, has grown into a global movement promoting health and well-being. Yoga is today embraced by all cult...

June 21, 2024 3:19 PM

Indian Embassy in Kuwait pays tribute to fire tragedy victims during Yoga Day event

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait observed a few minutes of silence on Friday in memory of the lives lost in the tragic fire incident in Mangaf, where 45 Indians perished. The Indian workers were among the 49 people killed on June 12 after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers. Among the deceased, 23 workers were from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, and West...

June 21, 2024 10:09 PM

Dubai Celebrates International Day of Yoga with Art of Living Foundation

Dubai residents embraced wellness as over 225 people participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations hosted by Dusit Thani Dubai and organized by the Art of Living Foundation. The event followed the Common Yoga Protocol, a standardised set of postures led by Shri Gaurav Verma. The event, part of global celebrations marking the 10th International Day of Yoga, highlighted the growing popularity of yoga in the UAE and its diverse, health-conscious community. Ms. Shubham, a long-time A...

June 21, 2024 8:52 AM

International Day of Yoga: “World seeing new Yoga economy going forward”, says PM Modi in Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the people of the country and those doing Yoga in every corner of the world on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga and said the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward for the last 10 years. PM Modi performed Yoga at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on J-K, on International Day of Yoga on Friday. While addressing an event in Srinagar, the Prime Minister said that India's proposal regarding t...

June 21, 2024 8:36 AM

International Yoga Day: Indian Army personnel perform Yoga in icy heights on International

Indian Army personnel performed Yoga in icy heights on the northern frontier on the 10th International Yoga Day on Friday. The Army troops also performed Yoga in Eastern Ladakh. Personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police performed Yoga at Muguthang Sub Sector in Sikkim at an altitude of more than 15,000 feet, on the occasion of 10th International Yoga Day. The ITBP has been promoting Yoga at different high-altitude Himalayan ranges on India-China borders including Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, L...

June 21, 2024 8:27 AM

Ramdev performs yoga in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on International Day of Yoga

Yog Guru Ramdev performed yoga at an event in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on the occasion of International Day of Yoga on Friday. Patanjali MD Acharya Balkrishna also joined the Yoga Day celebrations and accompanied Ramdev in performing Yoga during the event. Many people including children also participated in the event at Haridwar. This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society" emphasizes yoga's vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony, an AYUSH Ministry release said....

June 21, 2024 8:16 AM

International Day of Yoga: New York City witnesses widespread enthusiasm for yoga

Ahead of International Day of Yoga, 'Solstice at Times Square' showcased widespread enthusiasm for yoga in New York City on Thursday. A large number of people participated in the day-long celebration of Yoga at Times Square. In a press release, the Consulate General of India in New York said, "Consulate General of India in New York, in partnership with Times Square Alliance, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga at the iconic Times Square of New York City, on June 20, 2024." "The day-l...

June 20, 2024 11:58 PM

Pokhara hosts yoga events for International yoga day 2024

On the eve of International Day of Yoga 2024, the Embassy of India in Nepal organised Yoga demonstrations at three iconic landmarks of Pokhara. The events commenced with a sunrise Yoga session at the scenic Sarangkot viewpoint offering the participants breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range. This was followed by a Yoga demonstration at the revered Shiva Temple at Pumdikot near Pokhara. The Shiva Temple at Pumdikot, known for its tranquil ambience and majestic views, provided an i...

June 19, 2024 9:42 PM

Embassy of India Celebrates International Yoga Day in Pokhara

To celebrate the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India organized a Yoga demonstration on the banks of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community, including officials of local administration, members of various local Yoga organizations, retired Gorkha soldiers of the Indian Army and staff members of the Embassy’s Pension Paying Office (PPO) in Pokhara, who joined in to promote the ancient practice of Yoga for he...

June 18, 2024 8:55 PM

PM Modi to participate in International Yoga Day event in Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main International Yoga Day event in Srinagar on June 21, as India gears up to celebrate the ancient practice of yoga on a global scale. This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society," highlights the importance of incorporating yoga into every aspect of life for individual and community well-being. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, announced that the main celebration would take place in Srinagar, with the Prime Minister's parti...