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PM Modi urges everyone to participate in three-day Yoga Mahotsav
India

PM Modi urges everyone to participate in three-day Yoga Mahotsav

The three-day Yoga Mahotsav - 2023 will be held at the Talkatora Stadium on March 13-14 and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga on March 15 in New Delhi

International Yoga Day 2022: 'Sahaj Yoga is a universal religion, awakening of Kundalini'
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International Yoga Day 2022: 'Sahaj Yoga is a universal religion, awakening of Kundalini'

Pradeep Chauhan, Vice Chairman, The Life Eternal Trust, Delhi, says Sahaj Yoga is biggest gift to humanity and lakhs of people have benefitted from it

Yoga guru Ira Trivedi: Yoga should become an essential part of people's lives, especially in this post-pandemic world
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Yoga guru Ira Trivedi: Yoga should become an essential part of people's lives, especially in this post-pandemic world

On International Yoga Day Ira Trivedi shares how yoga is essential for every individual and can be a life saver in the tough time of the pandemic.

International Yoga Day: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates 7-foot sand sculpture of PM Modi, watch video
India

International Yoga Day: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates 7-foot sand sculpture of PM Modi, watch video

Sudarshan Pattnaik has represented India in more than 65 international sand art championships and has won many prizes. The talented artist uses his talent to create awareness on different social issues like cleanliness, road safety, and environment conservation.

Railway connectivity to Konark soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India

Railway connectivity to Konark soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Noting that rail connectivity to Konark for visiting the famous Sun Temple will increase the footfall of tourists from the country and abroad, Vaishnaw said a survey will be conducted soon to connect Konark with railway lines

'Tan, Mann aur Bun ki Shakti': Amul shares quirky doodle on International Yoga Day
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'Tan, Mann aur Bun ki Shakti': Amul shares quirky doodle on International Yoga Day

Every year on 21 June, International Yoga Day is celebrated around the world. The day is marked to draw attention to the importance of this practice in developing good mental strength and physical well-being. This year's theme for International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Humanity’.

Bend it like NaMo: Prime Minister leads the way on International Yoga Day again
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Bend it like NaMo: Prime Minister leads the way on International Yoga Day again

Prime Minister Narendra Modi aces the asanas on the eighth International Yoga Day. He led a crowd of 15,000 people at Mysuru Palace in Bengaluru

Yoga Day 2022: PM Modi kicks off celebrations from Mysuru, Union ministers to join from 75 locations
India

Yoga Day 2022: PM Modi kicks off celebrations from Mysuru, Union ministers to join from 75 locations

Keeping in mind the theme of the 75 years of India's independence, a total of 75 other locations have been selected by the Ministry for AYUSH for union ministers to participate in the Yoga Day celebration.

Stretching it: Doga, underwater yoga, and other twisted asanas on World Yoga Day
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Stretching it: Doga, underwater yoga, and other twisted asanas on World Yoga Day

We gave the world yoga and some added their own twist to it, practising the ancient art with dogs, goats and sometimes doing all the balancing with a beer bottle in hand

International Yoga Day 2022: Do's and Don'ts of Prenatal Yoga
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International Yoga Day 2022: Do's and Don'ts of Prenatal Yoga

On this International Yoga Day, we asked some of the yoga experts about the importance of prenatal Yoga and the dos and don’t.

Bharat Gaurav train to have theme-based coaches, on-board facility for yoga
India

Bharat Gaurav train to have theme-based coaches, on-board facility for yoga

The train will depart from Delhi's Safdarjung Station on International Yoga Day on 21 June

PM Modi to lead Yoga Day from Mysuru on 21 June, CM reviews preparations
India

PM Modi to lead Yoga Day from Mysuru on 21 June, CM reviews preparations

PM Modi would perform yoga at the Mysuru Palace premises as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

International Yoga day:  Prime minister Narendra Modi to lead celebrations in Mysuru
India

International Yoga day: Prime minister Narendra Modi to lead celebrations in Mysuru

As this Yoga day is falling in the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' year, the Ayush Ministry has also planned to observe IDY at 75 iconic locations across the country and is focusing on branding India on a global scale

Jyotiraditya Scindia, VK Singh inaugurate mega 'Yog Prabha' event at Delhi's Safdarjung airport
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Jyotiraditya Scindia, VK Singh inaugurate mega 'Yog Prabha' event at Delhi's Safdarjung airport

With two months to International Yoga Day on 21 June, during the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Yog Prabha is all about creating a wider awareness among the participants about the importance of yoga

International Day of Yoga 2021: HealthifyMe organises world’s largest virtual Yoga gathering with 108 yoga sessions
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International Day of Yoga 2021: HealthifyMe organises world’s largest virtual Yoga gathering with 108 yoga sessions

The Healthifyme campaign started on 19 June and features a total of 108 yoga sessions of 30 minutes each for 18 hours each day.

International Yoga Day 2021: Evolving along with the coronavirus, through the lens of yoga
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International Yoga Day 2021: Evolving along with the coronavirus, through the lens of yoga

Applying yogic perspectives to the coronavirus and the subsequent pandemic can enable an inquiry into the direction towards which we are evolving collectively.

On International Yoga Day 2021, 5 practitioners tell us how COVID-19 crisis has shaped their approach, philosophy
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On International Yoga Day 2021, 5 practitioners tell us how COVID-19 crisis has shaped their approach, philosophy

A return to basics, finding new ways to connect, a greater appreciation for mindfulness and wellness among students — yoga practitioners spoke with Firstpost about how the pandemic and lockdowns have been an opportunity for a reset and rethink.

Yoga ‘ray of hope’ in fight against COVID-19, says Narendra Modi; launches M-Yoga mobile app
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Yoga ‘ray of hope’ in fight against COVID-19, says Narendra Modi; launches M-Yoga mobile app

Many schools now begin their online classes with yogic exercises, the prime minister said, adding that this prepares children to deal with COVID-19

International Yoga Day: Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga, Sachin Tendulkar swear by yoga
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International Yoga Day: Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga, Sachin Tendulkar swear by yoga

Some renowned personalities swear by yoga and we often find them propagating its benefits by sharing their personal experiences with yoga practices.

International Yoga Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address programme at 6.30 am
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International Yoga Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address programme at 6.30 am

The event will also include an address by Minister of State for Ayush Kiren Rijiju and a live yoga demonstration by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga