Yoga and health complement each other: CM Adiyanath

Ahe of International Day of Yoga on Sunday, Uttar Presh Chief Minister Yogi ityanath has said ancient practice and health complement each or.

Immunity increases by practising yoga. If immunity system of a person is strong n risk of infection of any virus will be reduced, ityanath said, amid coronavirus pandemic.

He was dressing an online workshop on yoga organized by Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parish and Mahayogi Gorakshnath Yoga Institute on Saturday.

chief minister said one should t be afraid of coronavirus.

"It is weakest virus of century, only transmission of this virus is fast. You have to protect yourself from this infection, especially children, elderly and those who are alrey suffering from any disease are most vulnerable to this infection," he ded.

" functional aspect of yoga is useful for person of every . Through this, one can gain physical and mental health and understand secrets of spiritual world. In order to kw secret of spiritual world, it is necessary to have a healthy body and mind and this is possible only through yoga. Everyone should include yoga in his daily routine," he said.

"Yoga gained global recognition through efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Today, this day is celebrated in more than 200 countries. It also means that India also creates conversation through its herit with so many countries," chief minister said.

Due to ongoing crisis, it is t possible to organize this event in a collective form so practice Yoga with family at homes, he said.

" Union Ministry of AYUSH has issued a common Yoga protocol regarding this. You can uplo your photos or videos on that platform while practicing yoga. central and state governments will also reward good yogis," he said.