International Yoga Day: World leaders and billionaires who practice yoga 

Narendra Modi — Prime Minister of India

India’s Prime Minister is one of yoga’s biggest global ambassadors. He claimed the practice was “training the human mind to begin a new era of peace”.

Justin Trudeau — Former PM of Canada

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also a believer in yoga. His interest is likely shaped by his now former wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, who is a hatha yoga instructor.

Michelle Obama — Former First Lady of the US

Just before she turned 50 in 2014, Michelle Obama told People Magazine that she was taking up yoga to stay flexible.

Ban-ki-Moon — Former UN Secretary General 

A big supporter of yoga, Moon has participated in yoga events at the United Nations and got his instructions from Vijay Nambiar, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Myanmar

David Cameron — Former PM of the UK 

Cameron has been supporter of yoga for years. The practice even helped in treating the Camerons’ late son Ivan, who suffered from cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Sergey Brin — Co-founder of Google

Brin is fond of practising yoga. He once said that this relaxing practice keeps him centred and helps him maintain a sense of normality in his life. 

Oprah Winfrey — American talk show host

Oprah blends yoga with meditation, calling it her go-to method for reducing stress and reconnecting with herself.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra —Chairman, HCL Technologies

As per Business Today, Nadar is a regular practitioner of Yoga. She is the only India among the world’s top 10 wealthiest women

Sunil Bharti Mittal — Chairman, Bharti Airtel

Mittal regularly does yoga and has learnt the practice from famous Yoga guru Bharat Thakur

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