Jokh Bahadur Mahara, Chief Minister of Lumbini and also the chief guest of the programme, thanked the Indian Embassy for organizing the important event at the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and for strengthening the cultural ties between India and Nepal.
He stressed that International Yoga Day (June 21) will help generate greater awareness about yoga, leading to a healthier and more balanced society.
India's ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, stressed that yoga has become a global phenomenon, particularly since the United Nations designated June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2014 following a proposal promoted by India. .
"The sacred land of Lumbini, a symbol of peace and harmony, provides a perfect setting to celebrate the eternal practice of yoga. The Embassy of India will collaborate with Lumbini Development Trust every year to celebrate International Yoga Day," said the Indian. Ambassador.
The Embassy of India has been organizing a series of events in various cities of Nepal to celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day.
Assimilating yoga, nature and spirituality, the events also spread the message of "Yoga for Self and Society", the theme of this year's International Yoga Day on Friday.
The Indian Embassy on Thursday also organized yoga demonstrations at three iconic locations in Pokhara, the tourist capital of Nepal.
It began with a sunrise yoga session at the Sarangkot temple overlooking the Annapurna mountain range, followed by a yoga practice at the imposing Pumdikot Shiva temple before ending with a yoga demonstration at the Shanti Stupa atop Anadu Hill, the first World Peace Pagoda in Nepal.
Experienced yoga instructors guided participants through a series of asanas, pranayama and meditation techniques, highlighting the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga.
On Friday, the Embassy, in association with Pokhara Metropolitan City, will organize a mega yoga demonstration at the Pokhara Rangshala Stadium to celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day.
He stressed that International Yoga Day (June 21) will help generate greater awareness about yoga, leading to a healthier and more balanced society.
India's ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, stressed that yoga has become a global phenomenon, particularly since the United Nations designated June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2014 following a proposal promoted by India. .
"The sacred land of Lumbini, a symbol of peace and harmony, provides a perfect setting to celebrate the eternal practice of yoga. The Embassy of India will collaborate with Lumbini Development Trust every year to celebrate International Yoga Day," said the Indian. Ambassador.
The Embassy of India has been organizing a series of events in various cities of Nepal to celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day.
Assimilating yoga, nature and spirituality, the events also spread the message of "Yoga for Self and Society", the theme of this year's International Yoga Day on Friday.
The Indian Embassy on Thursday also organized yoga demonstrations at three iconic locations in Pokhara, the tourist capital of Nepal.
It began with a sunrise yoga session at the Sarangkot temple overlooking the Annapurna mountain range, followed by a yoga practice at the imposing Pumdikot Shiva temple before ending with a yoga demonstration at the Shanti Stupa atop Anadu Hill, the first World Peace Pagoda in Nepal.
Experienced yoga instructors guided participants through a series of asanas, pranayama and meditation techniques, highlighting the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga.
On Friday, the Embassy, in association with Pokhara Metropolitan City, will organize a mega yoga demonstration at the Pokhara Rangshala Stadium to celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day.
