The
very recent International Yoga Day had many of us get into our Yoga pants and
stretch out. The practice of Yoga originated in India and Lord Shiva is said to
be the pioneer of Yoga and also the first Guru who began imparting the knowledge
of Yoga. This ancient tradition is invaluable as Yoga not only enhances
physical health, but also improves psychological well being. Yoga is being
taken up by many top political leaders to ease the mental pressure and its
healing properties.
Narendra Modi
Hon'ble
Prime Minister of India
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Narendra
Modi, a self-practitioner of Yoga spearheaded the movement of observing 21st
June as the International Yoga day. The
day, co-sponsored by UN and backed by many countries was celebrated
internationally and many events where masses of people joined the yoga practice
were held.
PM
Modi performed yoga at Rajpath along with nearly 36,000 people. The event of
International Yoga Day at Rajpath also found its place in the Guinness Book of
World Records for the largest Yoga demonstration at a single venue with 35,985
people.
"Yoga is an everyday part of life"
said Modi, "We are not celebrating a
day but we are training the human mind to begin a new era of peace and harmony.”
he added.
The Obamas
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Barack Obama
Hon'ble
44th US President
Obama
has expressed interest in Yoga after the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
addressed the UN General assembly and gained its support in the declaration of
the International Yoga day which was observed on 21st June. Yoga has
been a part of the White House for some years and there’s an increase in the
number of citizens taking up yoga for mental and physical fitness. Yoga is also
a part of The Easter Egg Roll event which is held annually at the White House
since 2009.
Michelle Obama
US First lady
“I’m seeing myself shift from weight-bearing
stuff – even though that continues to be important – and the heavy cardio and
running, to things like yoga that will keep me flexible.” said Michelle in
an interview and that she plans on taking to yoga as she turns 50.
Michelle
who follows a regular gym routine said that she is modifying her workout to
include yoga in it.
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