Tag: International Day of Yoga
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‘Yoga promotes peace, rights, well-being’ says UN Director-General Valovaya
Every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21. Its sixth edition falls on Sunday, which also happens to have a solar eclipse day in several parts of north India, including Delhi.
June 21, 2020 -
Thousands gather to celebrate International Yoga Day in Abu Dhabi
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually since its inception by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015. Events are held across the world to mark the day.
June 21, 2019 -
International Yoga Day | Yoga apt for UN: Deputy secretary-general
At the United Nations headquarters, several events are being organised by India's Permanent Mission to the UN to mark the fourth anniversary of International Yoga Day
June 21, 2018 -
Yoga powerful unifying force in strife-torn world: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Yoga on Thursday with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun, and said the ancient Indian discipline has emerged as the most powerful unifying force in a strife-torn world.
June 21, 2018 -
If Anupam wished he were Robert DeNiro, he wouldn’t be happy
If he wished he were Robert De Niro, he wouldn't be happy, but yoga let him be himself and happy, says Anupam Kher. Speaking at a forum on "Yoga for Health" during the Third International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN on Wednesday, the actor and social activist said: "Best thing is being yourself" …
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June 22, 2017 -
Yoga gives people control of lives, better health: UN forum
Yoga empowers people to take control of their lives and achieve better health at lower cost to society, according to experts at a forum here on Wednesday celebrating the Third International Day of Yoga (IDY). Bruce Lipton, a developmental biologist, said the emerging field of epigenetics shows that "we are not determined by (our) genes" …
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June 22, 2017 -
Yoga belongs to whole world, says Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said that Yoga belongs not merely to India but to the whole world and added that it is a science to attain inner-peace. "Yoga belongs not merely to India but to the whole world. Its inclusion as World Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO underlines its global significance, benefits …
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June 21, 2017 -
Over 1200 yoga enthusiasts perform ‘asanas’ in South Africa
Over 1,200 yoga enthusiasts in South Africa's Soweto township on Tuesday got their first taste of yoga when they performed various 'asanas' at an event on the eve of International Day of Yoga. The Consulate General of India in Johannesburg along with the volunteers of the Art of Living Foundation and yoga school trainers organised …
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June 20, 2017 -
Gym wear is the new fashion statement: Malaika Arora
Gym pictures of celebrities have taken over the obsession about their airport look and actress Malaika Arora says focus on health is responsible for this shift in the trend. Filmmaker Karan Johar was the first to observe the sudden shift in paparazzi's focus from actors' airport look to their gym gear. "Dear Airport Look… I …
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June 20, 2017 -
Ramamani Iyengar Institute wins first yoga award
The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute here has been selected as the first recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of yoga. The decision has been taken by the screening committee and evaluation committee for the awards that were constituted in 2016, according a statement released by the AYUSH …
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June 20, 2017 -
The coolest yoga wear
White is the new bright this season. Dare to wear the best yoga wear.
June 20, 2017 -
Indian, Chinese yoga enthusiasts practice poses at Great Wall
A large number of Chinese yoga enthusiasts on Tuesday participated in a colourful yoga event at China's iconic Great Wall on the eve of International Yoga Day which is being celebrated all over the Communist nation. Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh took part in the event and practiced the yoga postures …
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June 20, 2017 -
Is yoga helping you?
Know all about yoga. Get your moves right. Stay healthy and beautiful.
June 19, 2017 -
Anupam Kher illuminates UN building in New York ahead of Yoga Day
Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher says it was a great honour for him to illuminate the UN building here in preparation of International Day of Yoga, which is on Wednesday. Anupam on Monday took to Twitter to thank Syed Akbaruddin, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN. "Great honour to illuminate the United Nations …
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June 19, 2017