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Yoga is India's gift to the world for health, wellness and peace, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said.
Dr Hansaji Yogendra highlights the benefits of practising yoga during the summer.
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The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre located in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area was damaged by the unruly mob, according to eyewitnesses.
This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21. The Indian missions abroad are trying to reach out to the people through digital media as well as through the network of institutions which support yoga, officials said.
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The 29-year-old was snapped doing the yoga postures with the beautiful backdrop of a clear blue sky, lush green mountains and a flowing river.
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Expressing concern that young people are becoming vulnerable to heart ailments, Modi said, "Yoga can play a huge role in tackling the issue and hence, this year's theme is 'Yoga for Heart'." He also appealed to the people to take yoga to all sections of society.
Thousands of young and old people across the country united to observe the fifth International Day of Yoga on Friday with great enthusiasm and zeal. The first International Day of Yoga was observed all on June 21, 2015, and the idea was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
The age-old Indian practice has brought people from different cultures and countries together.
Routine practise will help regularise hormonal activity within the body says yoga Grand Master Akshar.
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Kejriwal, who had joined International Yoga Day participants last year along with Lt Governor Anil Baijal and the then Union minister and now Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, was found having high blood sugar following his nine-day, arduous sit-in at the Lieutenant Governor's office.
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Top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended International Yoga Day events across the country on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga event at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong.
The bench said it has no doubt in its mind that Patanjali had an intention to flout the court order.
The actor uploaded a video of her doing pranayama on Instagram on Yoga Day.
Lead by example... that's the adage our netas followed on Thursday as several of them took to performing various asanas across the country to mark the country's fourth Yoga Day. Here's a look at some of them.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the contempt notice issued to yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in the misleading advertisements case.
The four year old showed off some impressive yoga moves on Thursday.
Make yoga your way of life and enjoy the unconditional and uncountable benefits leading to better physical and financial health, says Harjot Singh Narula
Malaika shares her favourite, easy-to-do asanas and their benefits for a fitter and healthier lifestyle.
The actor-model is using the time to bond with her partner.
Don't forget to bring your mat and beer bottle to this class.
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