Bhopal, A day ahead of International Yoga Day, a video released by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's staff on Thursday shows him performing challenging yoga exercises.

An official said that the Chief Minister will participate in the state level function on the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day at the Lal Parade Ground here.

In the video, Yadav performs tough exercises like 'Bakasana' and 'Sirsasana' with a still body.

A close aide said that yoga has been the CM's daily routine for a long time.

The Chief Minister has appealed to everyone to do yoga daily, his office said in a release.

Heeding the call of Prime Minister Modi, the United Nations General Assembly had announced in December 2014 to celebrate June 21 every year as International Yoga Day.