Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], Yoga guru Baba Ramdev along with Patanjali President Acharya Balkrishna performed yoga in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Friday, on the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day, and urged people to make yoga a part of their lives.
Several people, including children, participated in the event held at Patanjali Yogapeeth.
Baba Ramdev said that Yoga has the power to end all anger and hatred. He added that Yoga has existed for a long time and will continue to exist.
Speaking at the event, "To this year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society', I want to add Yoga for the Universe. Yoga is the cure for all diseases and problems of society... I urge everyone to practice yoga daily. In the last 10 years, Yoga has advanced...", he stated at the event.
"Yoga is a science. What modern medical science cannot achieve can be achieved through yoga. The only thing the government can do is not to disrespect yoga and Ayurveda. The rest should be done by the society. Society needs to wake up," Ramdev added.
Stating that wrong lifestyle leads to many diseases, the yoga guru said there is a need for an "awakening" of the society.
"Awakening must happen. An unhealthy lifestyle led by people is the reason why so many diseases occur. People think badly and eat badly. But now, by practicing yoga, people's lives are being transformed" , he further said.
He also praised that Prime Minister Modi is trying to unite the country with the yoga event being held today in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar.
"I want to appeal to people to inculcate the practice of yoga in their lives and give up all their bad habits. Yoga means nothing but uniting. It unites people from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Let the country remain undivided. That is the message of Prime Minister Modi," Ramdev said.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi led the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar.
This year's event highlights the profound impact of yoga on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and well-being on a global scale.
This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society," emphasizes the vital role of yoga in promoting both individual well-being and social harmony.
Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at several iconic locations including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This year's celebrations will be spread across the country, with a marquee event called 'Yoga for Space', where all ISRO centers and units will have programs on the practice of CYP or Common Yoga Protocol. Globally, Indian embassies and missions abroad will join the celebrations, reflecting the wide influence of yoga.
Several people, including children, participated in the event held at Patanjali Yogapeeth.
Baba Ramdev said that Yoga has the power to end all anger and hatred. He added that Yoga has existed for a long time and will continue to exist.
Speaking at the event, "To this year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society', I want to add Yoga for the Universe. Yoga is the cure for all diseases and problems of society... I urge everyone to practice yoga daily. In the last 10 years, Yoga has advanced...", he stated at the event.
"Yoga is a science. What modern medical science cannot achieve can be achieved through yoga. The only thing the government can do is not to disrespect yoga and Ayurveda. The rest should be done by the society. Society needs to wake up," Ramdev added.
Stating that wrong lifestyle leads to many diseases, the yoga guru said there is a need for an "awakening" of the society.
"Awakening must happen. An unhealthy lifestyle led by people is the reason why so many diseases occur. People think badly and eat badly. But now, by practicing yoga, people's lives are being transformed" , he further said.
He also praised that Prime Minister Modi is trying to unite the country with the yoga event being held today in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar.
"I want to appeal to people to inculcate the practice of yoga in their lives and give up all their bad habits. Yoga means nothing but uniting. It unites people from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Let the country remain undivided. That is the message of Prime Minister Modi," Ramdev said.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi led the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar.
This year's event highlights the profound impact of yoga on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and well-being on a global scale.
This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society," emphasizes the vital role of yoga in promoting both individual well-being and social harmony.
Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at several iconic locations including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This year's celebrations will be spread across the country, with a marquee event called 'Yoga for Space', where all ISRO centers and units will have programs on the practice of CYP or Common Yoga Protocol. Globally, Indian embassies and missions abroad will join the celebrations, reflecting the wide influence of yoga.
