Speaking at Times Square, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj pointed out the growing popularity of yoga in the region and pushed it as a solution for inner peace.
While addressing the gathering at United Nations in New York, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that yoga is not a religion, and should not be seen as belonging to any religion, and called it a science of well-being.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and his wife, Ban Soon-taek, joined hundreds of people in performing yoga at the UN. While addressing the delegates, Secretary General, said yoga is for all, regardless of strength, age or ability.