Published 07:51 IST, June 21st 2020

International Yoga Day 2020: Vice-President wishes citizens; says 'Yoga is a way of life'

Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu called Yoga a 'way of life' on Sunday, June 21, on the occasion of the sixth International Yoga Day. 

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Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu called Yoga a 'way of life' on Sunday, June 21, on occasion of sixth International Yoga Day. Sending out "best wishes" on International Yoga Day, Vice-President stated that Yoga is an excellent tool for maintaining physical and mental health in face of changing lifestyles due to globalization.

Urging people to make Yoga a part of ir daily lives, he said, "May we all enjoy Yoga spirit that is an integral part of Indian culture and way of life and be happy." He furr stated that all attempts to link religion to Yoga are inaccurate. "Let us understand that yoga itself has differences. This is way of life, this is health science. This is art," he added. 

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PM Modi addresses Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Nation on Sunday virtually, on occasion of sixth International Yoga Day. Extending his greetings during address, he said that it is a "day of solidarity and universal brorhood." According to him, "Yoga enhances our quest for a healthier planet." He also stressed on  benefits of Yoga as he elaborated on me 'Yoga at home, Yoga with family'. According to PM Modi, this year's Yoga Day me is to stay away from social garings owing to dangers of COVID pandemic and urged citizens to perform yoga from home with ir family.

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About International Yoga Day

international Yoga is celebrated every year on June 21 in order to spread awareness about significance and benefits of Yoga. It was first suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his United National General Assembly (UNGA) speech in 2014. Followed by propositions, UNGA drafted a resolution that was titled 'International Yoga Day' on October 14, 2014. 

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07:51 IST, June 21st 2020