Yoga guides us toward public welfare: UP CM Yogi performs Yoga in Gorakhpur on 11th International Yoga Day

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UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a yoga session in Gorakhpur to mark the 11th International Yoga Day. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for securing global recognition for yoga through the UN. Yogi emphasized yoga's ancient origins in Indian scriptures and its benefits for physical and spiritual well-being. The event saw participation from local ministers, MPs, and the public, reinforcing yoga's unifying role worldwide.

"Yoga guides us toward public welfare" - Yogi Adityanath
Gorakhpur, June 21: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries performed Yoga in Gorakhpur on Saturday on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day.

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Yogi highlights yoga's ancient roots in Indian culture

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Credits PM Modi for UN recognition of Yoga Day

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Emphasizes yoga's role in health and spirituality

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Event held with local ministers and public participation

He welcomed everyone and said that Yoga Day is being celebrated not only in the country but also around the world. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making yoga popular globally.

While addressing the public, Yogi Adityanath said, "Today, Yoga Day is being celebrated in Gorakhpur. The local minister, MPs, other public representatives, and all the brothers and sisters here are participating. I welcome everyone. This program is happening not just here, but across the country and the world. In Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is spreading the message of yoga. On the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day, I send my warm wishes to everyone."

"Yoga has been part of our culture since ancient times. Good health helps us fulfil our goals, and yoga helps us grow spiritually too. It's a tradition passed down by our sages through the Vedas, Puranas, and other ancient texts," he added.

Yogi said that yoga builds spiritual strength and is India's gift to the world. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for getting global recognition for yoga

He also wished everyone good health and happiness on the occasion.

"Spiritual strength comes through the body and yoga. India has gifted this practice to the world. Earlier, people in other countries tried to patent different yoga poses as their own, and we were losing our heritage. However, Prime Minister Modi gave yoga global recognition through the United Nations. Thanks to his efforts, we are now celebrating the 11th International Yoga Day. Yoga guides us toward public welfare. I wish everyone good health and happiness on this Yoga Day," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, hailing yoga as a gift "beyond age" that transcends all boundaries and unites humanity in "health and harmony."

"The event took place against the scenic backdrop of the Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebrations.

The 11th International Day of Yoga saw widespread participation across states.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the Yoga Day article:
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Rahul K.
Yoga is truly India's gift to the world! 🙏 Proud to see our leaders promoting this ancient practice. Started doing surya namaskar daily during lockdown and it changed my life - better sleep, less back pain. Hope more schools make it compulsory for children.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate Yoga Day celebrations, I wish there was more focus on making yoga accessible to rural women. Many still see it as 'elitist' or inappropriate for them. Government should train more female instructors in villages.
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Amit S.
PM Modi deserves credit for putting yoga on global stage! Remember when foreign companies were patenting our asanas? Now whole world celebrates International Yoga Day. This is soft power diplomacy at its best 🇮🇳
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Sunita R.
Beautiful to see people from all walks of life practicing together! Though I hope next year they show more diversity in participants - not just politicians and navy personnel but also daily wage workers, senior citizens etc.
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Vikram J.
Yoga is great but why only 1 day celebration? Should be part of daily governance! Imagine if all government offices started with 15 mins of yoga - would improve productivity and reduce healthcare costs. Action speaks louder than speeches.
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Neha P.
As a physiotherapist, I've seen yoga help patients more than medicines sometimes! But request media to stop showing impossible poses - beginners get discouraged. Simple stretches have equal benefits. #YogaForAllBodies

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