Yoga is needed in our daily lives: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal participates in Yoga Day celebrations in Leh

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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal advocated for daily Yoga practice during International Yoga Day celebrations in Leh. PM Modi joined festivities in Visakhapatnam, lauding Andhra Pradesh's efforts under CM Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. The 2025 theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," aligns with India's vision of holistic wellness. Both leaders highlighted Yoga's universal appeal for health and harmony.

"Yoga is needed in our daily lives to stay healthy." - Arjun Ram Meghwal
Leh, June 21: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday participated as the Chief Guest in the Yoga session held in Leh organised as a part of the International Yoga Day.

Key Points

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Meghwal emphasizes Yoga's role in daily health

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PM Modi praises Andhra's Yoga Day efforts

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Theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health" promotes global wellness

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Yoga bridges cultural and physical divides

Speaking at the session, Meghwal stated that Yoga was essential in daily life to stay healthy.

"What we have learnt here - the message that we should do Yoga every day so that we stay healthy. We are departing with this message...Yoga is needed in our daily lives..." Meghwal said, speaking to the media.

In a post on social media X, Meghwal extended his wishes and stated that Yoga had been adopted by the world due to it's miraculous benefits.

"Happy International Yoga Day. Let us all build a healthy nation by making yoga a regular part of our lives.

Yoga has been a part of Indian culture and lifestyle for centuries. Seeing its miraculous benefits, the whole world has adopted it today," the post read.

The theme for the 11th International Yoga Day, 2025, is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health", which echoes India's vision of global wellness.

The theme reflects the integrated vision of well-being. It emphasises the interconnectedness of human and planetary health, drawing from the Indian ethos of "Sarve Santu Niramaya" (May all be free from disease).

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in the celebrations that took place in the scenic backdrop of the Visakhapatnam coastline, along with the Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebrations.

He hailed yoga as a gift "beyond age" that transcended all boundaries and united humanity in "health and harmony."

The Prime Minister praised the efforts of the Andhra Pradesh government and extended his appreciation to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan for hosting the event in Visakhapatnam. He lauded their leadership as "inspiring" and described the state's initiative to promote yoga as "commendable.

"Yoga is for everyone beyond boundaries, beyond backgrounds, beyond age or physical ability. It is a universal gift that unites humanity in health, harmony, and consciousness. Friends, I am truly delighted that we are gathered here in Visakhapatnam, a city that beautifully blends nature with progress. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chandrababu Naidu Garu and Pawan Kalyan for hosting such a wonderful event under your inspiring leadership. It is commendable that the state of Andhra Pradesh has taken this meaningful initiative to promote yoga," said PM Modi while addressing the gathering.

Reader Comments

Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments for the Yoga Day article:
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Rajesh K.
Yoga is truly India's gift to the world! 🇮🇳 Proud to see our leaders promoting this ancient practice. Started doing 15 minutes of Surya Namaskar daily during lockdown and it changed my life - better sleep, less back pain. More schools should make it compulsory!
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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. In my village, most women don't have time/resources for yoga classes. Maybe govt can train local women as instructors? The benefits should reach everyone.
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Arjun S.
Leh is such a perfect place for yoga with that clean mountain air! 🏔️ But why only one day celebration? Govt should setup permanent yoga centers in border areas - good for soldiers' health and also builds cultural connection with local communities.
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Sunita R.
As a working mom, I find yoga helps manage stress better than anything else. But corporate India needs to walk the talk - my company organized one yoga session for show but doesn't give us proper lunch breaks to practice daily. Change must start from workplaces!
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Vikram J.
The "One Earth, One Health" theme is brilliant! Yoga connects us to nature - something we urban Indians forget. Though I wonder if we're commercializing yoga too much with expensive classes and branded mats. Our grandparents did yoga on simple chatais - the essence matters more than the accessories.

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