Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday talked about the benefits of yoga, and said that at a time when issues like depression, blood pressure and diabetes are on the rise, practice yoga instead of relying on It is better to do. On medicines.

On the occasion of 10th International Yoga Day, the Defense Minister did yoga with Army Chief General Manoj Pandey in Mathura.

Singh said that today it is a matter of pride that the world has accepted the cultural heritage of Yoga.

Addressing the event, Rajnath Singh said, "I would like to extend my good wishes on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2024. It is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world. It is a matter of pride that the world has celebrated this cultural heritage. Have adopted." The reason for its popularity is that it has become a symbol of a healthy lifestyle."

"Despite advancements in technology and infrastructure people are leading stressful lives. People have become more isolated. Earlier there used to be joint families but now there are nuclear families. With the increasing importance of social media, it has put more pressure on people. Have inserted." Anxiety and depression have become very common in the minds of youth. Physical activities have reduced, resulting in diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, instead of relying on medicines to cure these diseases, it is better to practice yoga, the minister added.