New Delhi: Yoga boosts immunity, PM Modi said in his address to the nation, adding that "a lot of coronavirus patients across the world are benefiting due to yoga". "It gives us the confidence to struggle during the difficult times and emerge victorious. Yoga gives us physical strength and peace of mind," he added.
For the first time since it was instituted on June 21, 2015, coinciding with the Summer Solstice each year, Yoga Day has gone digital this year. No mass gatherings will be held this time.
This year's theme is "Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family".
"We will take all possible measures for our individual and family's health. As a responsible citizen, we will walk forward together. We will try to make 'Yoga at home, Yoga with family' a part of our lives," PM Modi said.
Across India, top personalities are performing yoga at their homes to ensure social distancing amid pandemic.
Here are the Highlights on International Yoga Day:
Jun 21, 2020 14:27 (IST)
Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala and Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday stressed the importance of practicing yoga regularly, as the International day of Yoga saw people in the state celebrating it in a low key manner, with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Schools, parks, clubs and playgrounds in Bengaluru wore a deserted look, unlike in previous years, as people did not congregate there due to the restrictions, news agency PTI reported.
Jun 21, 2020 12:09 (IST)
Those Who Practice Yoga Have Less Chance Of Getting COVID-19: AYUSH Minister
Yoga practitioners have less chances of getting infected by coronavirus, Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik said on Sunday. Talking to news agency PTI on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Mr Naik also said the propagation of yoga across the country and the world during the Narendra Modi-led regime has helped in the fight against COVID-19.