International Yoga Day 2017: 10 Asanas Recommended By Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi: The third International Yoga Day 2017 is all set to be held tomorrow on June 21. Over 200 countries across the world are joining India to celebrate the event. Back home, Lucknow will host the main event of the International Day of Yoga 2017. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the capital of Uttar Pradesh where he will participate in various programmes. Several schools, colleges and offices, across all states, are also organising events to encourage people from all walks to life to include yoga in their daily routine. 

Over the last few months, PM Modi has been posting videos on his twitter account about several asanas that are good for the mind and body.  Below, on the eve of International Yoga Day 2017, let us take a look at top ten asanas that PM Modi recommends:

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 1: Vajrasana

One of the many benefits of Vajrasana is that it calms the mind. Know more about this Asana here. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/C8NVNbpljx

-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 2: Sitali Pranayam 

Know why Sitali Pranayam is beneficial. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/3by68nFtvF

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 3: Nadi Shodhan Pranayama

Here is more about Nadi Shodhan Pranayama and its advantages. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/rx7gmRTlat

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 4: Shashankasana

Sharing some information about Shashankasana. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/6bWjeBmugp

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 5: Setu Bandhasana

Sharing details about Setu Bandhasana and the benefits. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/3V9lR8UNyy

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 6: Ardha Halasana

Why is Ardha Halasana good for you? Find out in this video. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/Sr47yeXcf1

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 16, 2017

  
International Yoga Day 2017 asana 7: Uttanpadasana

Know how Uttanpadasana can help you. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/14Vye5pMJY

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 11, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 8: Bhujangasana

Bhujangasana reduces fatigue and stress. It improves blood circulation. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/lT8xrV3HlJ

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 9: Shalabasana

Learn how to practice Shalabasana and its advantages. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/MKiGUBllmX

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 asana 10: Pawanmuktasana

Discover why Pawanmuktasana is beneficial. #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/JfR4CnAcMe

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2017