International Yoga Day 2024 ighlights: World, India Celebrates Yoga Day, PM Modi Leads Celebrations

International Yoga Day 2024: This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society", emphasises yoga's vital role in fostering individual well-being and social harmony.

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PM Modi In Srinagar LIVE: The 30-minute yoga has begun in Srinagar, led by PM Modi

Addressing the nation on International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the world is looking at Yoga as an agent of global good. The PM was scheduled to address the nations on the banks of the Dal Lake to celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day but due to incessant rain the event was moved indoor.

The prime minister is now performing yoga in a 30-minute session. This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society", emphasises yoga's vital role in fostering individual well-being and social harmony.

Over the years, PM Modi has led Yoga Day celebrations at various iconic locations, including Delhi's Kartavya Path, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi and Jabalpur. Last year, he led the events at the UN Headquarters in New York, which is expected to bring more attention to the Srinagar programme.
 

Here are the highlights on International Yoga Day celebrations:

Jun 21, 2024 13:18 (IST)
From New York To Shanghai, How Yoga Day Was Celebrated Across The Globe
In New York's Times Square,yoga practitioners assembled for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to celebrate of the International Day of Yoga.
Jun 21, 2024 13:13 (IST)
PM Modi Leads Yoga Session In Srinagar To Mark 10th International Yoga Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations this morning from Jammu and Kashmir -- an event that has received massive national and global attention in which the location plays no small part.
Jun 21, 2024 13:13 (IST)
"Yoga A Gift From Sages": Rajasthan Chief Minister On International Yoga Day
 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Governor Kalraj Mishra performed Yoga at a state-level function at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here to mark the Internation Day of Yoga on Friday. Chief Minister Sharma said that everyone should stay healthy and happy by doing Yoga.
"Yoga is part of our culture and comes as the blessings and a gift from ancient sages...PM Modi has worked hard to take Yoga to the world map. Through Yoga, a person remains healthy, physically as well as mentally."
Jun 21, 2024 12:43 (IST)
Army's Trishakti corps Celebrate International Day Of Yoga
The Trishakti corps of the Indian Army celebrated the International Day of Yoga across its stations in North Bengal and Sikkim, including border areas located above 15,000 feet, officials said. "As part of the International Yoga Day, Trishakti Corps conducted various Yoga activities in military stations across North Bengal and Sikkim, including the border areas. The activities were conducted throughout June and culminated on Friday," an official said.

Jun 21, 2024 12:15 (IST)
"Yoga Is Journey Of The Self": Actor Anupam Kher Shares Video On International Yoga Day
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a special video with glimpses of him performing Yoga. Taking to his Instagram handle, he posted a video aiming to raise awareness about the relevance of Yoga among his fans and followers. He wrote in the caption, "Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self! "Heartiest greetings and congratulations to all of you on International Yoga Day. My salute to all my yoga gurus. #InternationalYogaDay"



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Jun 21, 2024 12:01 (IST)
"Yoga India's Gift To Humanity": President Droupadi Murmu Performs Yoga
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted the entire global community, especially the citizens of India, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga and said that yoga is a way to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. "Greetings to the entire global community, especially the fellow citizens of India on International Yoga Day! Yoga is India's unique gift to humanity. In view of rising lifestyle-related problems, Yoga has become far more important today. Yoga is a way to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Let us resolve to adopt yoga as an integral part of our day-to-day living," the President posted on X.
Jun 21, 2024 11:59 (IST)
Practising Yoga Can Help Live Upto 100 Years, Says Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
The 10th International Day of Yoga was celebrated across Madhya Pradesh on Friday with the theme 'Yoga for self and society', with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav asserting that one can live up to 100 years without problems by practising yoga. "People should leave their bodies after that (100 years) only like a fully ripened fruit that falls from a tree on its own and should go back to God in the same manner as the almighty had sent us at birth," he said.
Jun 21, 2024 11:56 (IST)
"Practice Yoga Daily": Maharashtra Chief Minister's Message For Yoga Day
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday appealed to citizens to make yoga an integral part of their daily lives. Speaking at an event in the Marine Drive area here to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, Shinde said "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Baba Ramdev have popularised yoga worldwide. Citizens must make yoga an integral part of their daily lives. Everyone must practise it daily, and not just one day," he said.
Jun 21, 2024 11:46 (IST)
"Every Soldier Is A Yogi": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Celebrates Yoga Day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the Armed Forces in celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday, and said Indian soldiers are like Yogis. "Every Indian soldier is, in a way, a Yogi. The world has been witness to the physical and mental fitness of our soldiers many times. Not only on the borders, their service to the nation during national calamities is a testament to their strong physical and mental health. The way they avoid unnecessary aggression in adverse circumstances and stand up aggressively to protect the integrity and sovereignty of the country, whenever needed, reinforces their identity of a Yogi," he said.
Jun 21, 2024 10:36 (IST)
In Pics: International Yoga Day Celebrated In Ireland

Jun 21, 2024 10:35 (IST)
Israelis Perform Yoga In Tel Aviv With Posters Of Hostages Taken By Hamas

Jun 21, 2024 09:48 (IST)
Yoga Is "India's Gift": British High Commissioner to India OnInternational Yoga Day

Jun 21, 2024 09:22 (IST)
In Pics: Assam Rifles Perform Yoga In Northeast On Intrnational Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2024 09:19 (IST)
In Pics: President Droupadi Murmu Takes Part In A Yoga Session At Rashtrapati Bhawan
Jun 21, 2024 09:12 (IST)
"Unparalled Vibrancy": PM Modi Shares Post Yoga Selfies From Kashmir

Jun 21, 2024 09:04 (IST)
WATCH: Union Health Minister JP Nadda Participates In Yoga Session In Delhi
Jun 21, 2024 08:59 (IST)
n Pics: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Performs Yoga In Parliament House Complex
Jun 21, 2024 08:54 (IST)
In Pics: Taj Mahal Security Officials Perform Yoga At The 17th Century Monument
Jun 21, 2024 08:53 (IST)
In Pics: Yoga Performed At Attari Border On International Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2024 08:45 (IST)
In Pics: BSF officers perform Yoga in Thar desert
Border Security Force officers and personnel participate in International Yoga Day celebrations on the sand dunes of Jaisalmer. 




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