PM Modi at Yoga Day Celebrations in Kolkata Says the Practice Connects World to India
Modi urged people to make yoga part of daily life and said the ancient practice supports physical health, mental well-being and active ageing.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 12th International Yoga Day in Kolkata on Sunday, declaring yoga the world's largest community celebration bringing people together across countries and cultures.
- Speaking at the event, Modi noted that June 21, the longest day on Earth, is now recognized globally as a day for yoga; this year's theme emphasizes 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' and its role in well-being.
- "Yoga is not just physical exercise," Modi said, encouraging practitioners to be more flexible at 40 than at 20, and more energetic at 50 than at 60.
- The Prime Minister congratulated Kolkata residents for pursuing the 'Swachhata Se Swagat' initiative with dedication, urging people to embrace yoga daily: "We should not restrict yoga to only particular occasions."
- Authorities launched 100-day online yoga classes this year under a 365 slogan to integrate the ancient practice into daily routines and ensure advancing age does not reduce human potential.
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Mega-event of the 12th International Yoga Day on Red Road. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata on the International Yoga Day on Red Road.
‘More flexible at 40 than 20’: PM Modi outlines ‘healthy ageing’ formula on Yoga Day
On International Yoga Day, PM Modi invoked the philosophies of Rabindranath Tagore and Rishi Aurobindo, stating that yoga is the ultimate expression of human consciousness rather than just a physical routine.
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The Economic TimesYoga can pave way for world peace, must be embraced across all ages, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared yoga the world's largest community celebration at Kolkata's 12th International Day of Yoga event. He highlighted June 21st as a global day of yoga, emphasizing its role in healthy aging and well-being. Modi urged integrating yoga into daily life, stating it's more than exercise, it's an expression of the human spirit, aiming for greater flexibility and energy with age.
Yoga can pave way for world peace, it must be embraced across all ages: PM Modi - The Tribune
Addressing the nation on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the Red Road in central Kolkata, amid thousands of participants, Modi underscores the need for a balanced personal lifestyle that yoga teaches
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