Daily yoga will drive away all diseases: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged athletes from across the globe to help spread awareness about yoga beyond the World Yogasana Championship.

In his remarks during the World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad via Video Conferencing, the Prime Minister said the first World Yogasana Championship begins today in Ahmedabad.

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He called on athletes participating in the inaugural ‘World Yogasana Championship’ to become global ambassadors of the Ayush Ministry’s ‘Yoga 365’ campaign when they return to their home countries.

He said Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is hosting this event, which is a matter of pride for the entire nation.

“Just a few days from now, on June 21, ‘World Yoga Day’ will also be celebrated. On that day, yoga-related events will take place across various countries, with the main program being held in another historic Indian city, Kolkata. Thus, before World Yoga Day, the World Yogasana Championship has arrived, bringing with it a double dose of health and wellness,” the Prime Minister stated.

He said this year, the theme of International Day of Yoga is Yoga for Healthy Ageing.

“People today are searching for ways to remain healthy and active for longer. Yoga is a very suitable option for this. Yoga frees us from indulgence as well as from disease. Most importantly, it is the best way to maintain a healthy lifestyle with minimal expense. Therefore, remember this mantra: Daily yoga will drive away all diseases,” the Prime Minister said.

“Carrying this vision forward, the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has launched the ‘Yoga Three Sixty Five’ campaign. I urge all athletes participating in this World Yogasana Championship to carry the message of yoga back to your countries. You can become ambassadors of ‘Yoga Three Sixty Five’ in your nations. Your experience and faith in yoga can connect the entire world with this message,” he stated.