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September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

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....

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

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...

September 16, 2024 6:17 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...

September 16, 2024 6:17 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...

September 16, 2024 6:27 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...

September 16, 2024 6:28 PM

Make holistic health people-led movement by promoting yoga, millets: PM Modi urges gram panchayat presidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged gram panchayat presidents to make holistic health a people-led movement by spreading awareness about yoga and millet, which he said help preserve soil health and aid in the fight against climate change. In a letter to Gram Pradhans, PM Modi also extended best wishes to all residents of Gram Panchayats for the 10th International Yoga Day. "As the custodians of democratic institutions at the grassroots level, I urge you to make holistic health a people-led ...

June 14, 2024 11:05 AM

‘Evergreen Yoga’ organised IDY Pre-event in Dhaka

In the run up to the International Day of Yoga, 'Evergreen Yoga', organised a Pre-event at popular Ravindra Sarovar Park, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on Friday. The event was organised in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka. It was a kind of Yoga session cum demonstration to popularise Yoga and its benefits and also to give wide publicity to the upcoming International day of Yoga, 2024. Yoga practitioners and enthusiasts were gathered in large numbers a...

September 16, 2024 5:09 PM

I&B ministry announces third edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the 3rd edition of the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman for 2024, aimed at recognizing the positive role and responsibility of the media in promoting the spread of yoga both in India and abroad. A total of 33 awards will be conferred under three categories - Print, Television, and Radio - in 22 Indian languages as well as English. This includes 11 awards each for the "Best Media Coverage in Yoga in Newspaper," "Best Media Coverage ...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

Yoga for Old Age: AIIA organizes awareness program ahead of International Yoga Day

Ahead of International Yoga Day, an awareness lecture titled "Yoga for Old Age" was organized at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Delhi on Monday. Celebrated annually on June 21, International Yoga Day honours the ancient Indian practice of yoga, a mind-body discipline that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to enhance overall health and well-being. The lecture, held in the patient waiting area of AIIA, attracted approximately 150 patients and attendee...