US Embassy, UK High Commission, Other Missions Join Yoga Day Celebrations

New Delhi: Embassies of the United States, Israel and the UK High Commission joined India in the International yoga day celebrations on Friday. The 10th International Day of Yoga was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who took part in a yoga event in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Meanwhile several Union ministers participated in yoga sessions held in different parts of the national capital.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar performed a few asanas, along with several members of the diplomatic community at an indoor facility in Delhi. He was also joined by his two deputies Kirti Vardhan Singh and Pabitra Margherita.

After the yoga session, Jaishankar posted a few photos on X. "Participated this morning at the #IDY2024 event in New Delhi with members of the diplomatic community. Developing Yoga enthusiasm and awareness around the world has been an inspiration. Happy to see that #YogaforSelfAndSociety has become an essential way of life for so many," he wrote on the social media platform.

British High Commission in New Delhi shared on X photographs of some of its members performing a few yoga asanas in the morning. "...inhale' exhale' Armed with our yoga mats, team #UKinIndia joined millions of people in India and around the world to celebrate International #YogaDay," the UK High Commission here wrote on X.

The Israeli Embassy shared a video, featuring envoy Naor Gilon and some of its staff. "Namaste! ... This #InternationalYogaDay, our diplomats share why they LOVE #yoga. They might not be yogis yet, but they sure have fun trying! Tell us in the comments why YOU love yoga.#IDY2024#YogaDay#InternationalYogaDay2024#YogaDay2024#YogaForAll," it posted on X along with the video.

The US Embassy video featured little children trying their hands at different yoga asanas. "It's Yoga Day and our adorable little yogis are stealing hearts with their smiles and stretches! Watch as our tiny warriors strike adorable poses, from Virabhadrasana to the Bhujangasana! This #YogaDay, join us as we celebrate the flexibility, balance, and cuteness overload," the embassy posted on X.

(With PTI inputs)