International Yoga Day 2020: CM Yogi extends greetings; promotes message of 'Yoga at Home'

On occasion of 6th International Yoga Day on Sunday, Uttar Presh Chief Minister Yogi ityanath said Yoga brings positive changes in life by working on physical, mental, spiritual aspects of one's life. Taking to Twitter, he said that Shivavarti Mahayogi Guru Shri Gorakshnath Ji me Yoga accessible to all. "Wishing everyone 'International Yoga Day' this year with concept of 'Yoga at Home', CM ityanath said.

'Happy International Yoga Day to all!'

'A precious gift of Indian culture'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted saying, "Yoga is a medium that establishes harmony between body and mind, action and thought & between man and nature. Modi Ji's efforts led to global acceptance of Yoga, which is a precious gift of Indian culture to entire humanity."

On eve of International Yoga Day, government on Saturday said about 96,196 candidates have been trained as yoga instructors and trainers through various skilling initiatives like Prhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. government's or programmes on skilling include Recognition of Prior Learning, Short Term Training and Special Projects.

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states with highest number of skilled candidates are Uttar Presh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Mhya Presh, Odisha, Kerala, West Bengal, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said.

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About International Yoga Day

idea of celebrating International Yoga Day was first suggested by PM Narendra Modi in his 2014 UNGA speech. Followed by propositions, 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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International Yoga Day was first observed across world on June 21, 2015, and in India,  Ministry of AYUSH helped set up event that included PM Modi, several dignitaries that arrived from about 84 countries and around 35, 985 people who celebrated day at Rajpath, New Delhi. Around 21 yoga asanas were performed for about 35 minutes.

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