Governor KK Paul said Uttarakhand is the home of Yoga and its identity as the Yoga capital of the world had been established. (File photo)
Describing Yoga as integral to India's culture, Uttarakhand Governor KK Paul today said celebration of International Yoga Day reflected international acceptance of the value of the ancient Indian discipline and asked people to make it a part of their daily lives.
"Yoga is an integral part of Indian culture and civilisation. It is a matter of pride that the International Yoga Day is being celebrated on an international level as the whole world had recognised and accepted the significance and scientific nature of yoga," Mr Paul said in a message.
Terming it as a reward of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts that the UN had taken the historic decision to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day, he said it proved that the entire world realised the importance of Yoga.
He said Uttarakhand is the home of Yoga and its identity as the Yoga capital of the world had been established.
Terming the ancient exercise form as the "excellent art of living life with positive energy," he said, adding it is also pure science which is above religion, faith and superstition.
"It is a comprehensive health system which is beneficial in our physical, mental and spiritual health. Yoga nourishes qualities like patience, tolerance and compassion. It keeps us away from stress and has the magical power to change the impossible into possible," he said.
The Governor said in this fast-paced era of science and technology, every individual was living in stress and suffering from diseases. Yoga is the only non-controversial way which can give people the power of living a healthy life. It did not cost anything and just requires that people devote a few minutes in 24 hours to it, he said.
"Come, let us resolve to make Yoga a compulsory part of our daily routine," he said.