Published 14:46 IST, June 21st 2020

India Coast Guard celebrates International Yoga Day 2020 while adhering to safety norms

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, officers and staff of the Indian Coast Guard participated in a yoga event onboard ICGS Abhiraj and ICGS Shaunak ships

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On occasion of International Yoga Day, officers and staff of Indian Coast Guard participated in a yoga event onboard ICGS Abhiraj and ICGS Shaunak ships while maintaining social distancing rms.

Living up to me of Yoga Day 2020 and bearing in mind impact of Coronavirus outbreak, IGC personnel performed yogasanas while hering to safety rms on moving ships. Principal Spokesperson of Ministry of Defence took to Twitter to share video of IGC staff performing yoga.

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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel also joined celebration and performed yogasanas. BSF took to Twitter to put out a video of personnel performing yogasanas in different locations across country. BSF has also endorsed me of this year 'Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family' given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this year's International Yoga Day.

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PM calls upon Yoga Day event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon an event titled 'My Life My Yoga' in his 'Maan Ki Baat'. PM has encourd people across world to stay fit and healthy amid pandemic crisis. event called upon by Ministry of AYUSH and or cultural relations is a very unique international video blog competition. Participants have to record 3 minutes of m performing yoga postures and share on social media platforms and tag video as #MyLifeMyYoga with Ministry of AYUSH along with country name. 

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me of International Yoga Day 2020

International Yoga Day, which is observed on June 21 every year, is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Every year a new me is established to celebrate International Yoga Day, which sheds light on mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. 

According to United Nations Organization, me for 2020 is ''Yoga for Health Yoga at Home''. Due to current pandemic situation, day would be observed and celebrated at home or indoors. sixth edition of International Yoga Day with me, 'Yoga For Health Yoga at Home' will be celebrated virtually by United Nations organization. me of International Yoga Day 2020 is unique; it is about performing yoga at home.

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14:46 IST, June 21st 2020