Published 09:19 IST, June 21st 2020

'Yoga keeps body fit, mind serene': President Kovind extols Yoga benefits amid COVID-19

President of India Ram Nath Kovind also performed Yoga postures and encouraged the citizens of India to perform the ancient exercises for a healthier lifestyle

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On occasion of International Yoga Day which falls on June 21 every year, President of India Ram Nath Kovind was also seen performing Yoga postures and encouraging citizens of India to perform ancient exercise for a healthier lifestyle especially in times of COVID-19.    

"Happy International Yoga Day to all! ancient science of Yoga is India's invaluable gift to humanity. I am happy that more and more people are adopting Yoga in life. Amidst struggle and tension, especially in this phase of Covid-19, practising Yoga will be helpful in keeping body healthy and mind calm," a rough translation of what president tweeted in Hindi.

In ar Tweet, president said, "ancient science of Yoga is India’s great gift to world." 

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International Yoga Day amid COVID-19

entire world is celebrating  6th International Yoga Day, largely from home as it garners an increased significance given Covid crisis. People across globe removed ir Yoga mats and performed Yoga on Sunday for a healthy lifestyle and holistic life. Several political leaders, Bollywood actors, and international leaders also urged people to perform Yoga on a consistent basis for a healthy lifestyle. Just as every or activity, Yoga is also going digital.

PM Modi in his address on Yoga day elaborated on me 'Yoga and home, Yoga with family' as he stressed on benefits of Yoga amid COVID-19 health crisis. He said COVID-19 attacks respiratory system, but Yoga exercises have qualities to strengn respiratory system and build immunity to combat COVID-19, besides having a healthier lifestyle.

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International Yoga Day was first started on June 21, 2015, celebrated in New Delhi. Dignitaries from 84 countries and nearly 36,000 people gared at Rajpath to celebrate day.  PM Modi had suggested idea of Yoga day in his 2014 UNGA speech, after which United Nations General Assembly drafted a resolution that was titled International Yoga Day on October 14, 2014. draft proposed humongous support across world and 21 June was selected as International Yoga Day.

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09:19 IST, June 21st 2020