Yoga Day is celebration of India's eternal consciousness: Haryana CM
Panchkula, 21 June
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday described yoga as a reflection of India's "eternal consciousness," saying it has guided humanity for thousands of years towards harmony between body, mind and soul.
Addressing the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Panchkula, the Chief Minister extended greetings to participants and said the large-scale public participation reflected a shared cultural and spiritual celebration.
"This is a celebration of India's eternal consciousness, which has shown humanity the path to balance between body, mind and soul for thousands of years," Saini said, adding that Yoga Day has become a global movement due to collective participation and growing awareness.
He further noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had led the global Yoga campaign in Kolkata, delivering a message to the world and reinforcing India's leadership in promoting yoga internationally.
The Chief Minister said that under the Prime Minister's vision and inspiration, International Yoga Day has evolved into a worldwide mass movement, bringing people together across nations.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in yoga sessions in Guwahati to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga, joining millions across the country in celebrating the annual event.
The yoga session was organised in Guwahati as part of nationwide celebrations of International Yoga Day, which this year is being observed under the theme 'Yoga For Healthy Ageing'.
In Mumbai, Union Minister Piyush Goyal also participated in a yoga session and highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish the government would also focus on making yoga accessible in rural areas where many still lack basic facilities. It's great for urban hype, but let's walk the talk.
Absolutely! Yoga is not just exercise—it's a way of life that our ancestors perfected. Kudos to PM Modi for making it a global phenomenon. The world is finally recognizing India's wisdom! 🇮🇳✨
As someone who practices yoga daily in the US, I can confirm it's a beautiful practice. But let's not over-politicize it—yoga belongs to everyone, not just one party or leader.
Ek baat to sahi hai—yoga ka connection humare ancient wisdom se hai. But celebrations without addressing stress in daily life? Aaj kal log yoga karte hain but phir bhi restless rahte hain. Kuch toh gadbad hai. 🤔
Yeh 'eternal consciousness' wali baat bahut acchi lagi. Actually yoga humein apne roots se connect karti hai. Lekin sarkar ko school curriculum mein bhi yoga ko properly include karna chahiye, na ki sirf functions mein.
Impressive to see such widespread participation. Yoga
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