International Yoga Day 2023 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his spot on the Yoga mat and was seen doing various Yoga asanas, as guided by the Yoga instructor. Modi led the 9th International Yoga Day at the UN. According to multiple media reports, around 8000 people had registered for the event.
Every year the world celebrates International Yoga Day on June 21 to promote awareness of the various benefits of the age-old practice. However, this year, the day holds special significance as PM Modi is celebrating it at the UN headquarters in New York. It is important to note that International Yoga Day was introduced by PM Modi during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014.
Since the inception of International Yoga Day, the practice has gained huge popularity worldwide owing to its mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. Yoga day serves as a platform to raise awareness about its numerous advantages and promote its holistic approach.
Today marks the 9th edition of the International Day of Yoga and the theme for this special occasion this year is ‘Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – which means Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of ‘One World-One Family’.
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Yoga is a priceless gift of ancient Indian tradition that must be cherished and passed on to future generations, Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said on Wednesday. The Raj Bhavan in Guwahati celebrated International Day of Yoga at its premises. The governor and his wife Anita Kataria along with officials and yoga enthusiasts from different organisations took part in the celebration. “Yoga is a precious gift from our ancestors that we must cherish and pass on to future generations. Let us embrace the practice of yoga as a life-giving prosperity to keep ourselves healthy,” Kataria said. It is a priceless gift of ancient Indian tradition, and it is a science-based spiritual discipline that focuses on achieving harmony between mind and body. It is the art and science of healthy living, he added. The governor also said that the day holds immense significance as it represents India's contribution to the world in achieving holistic well-being. Celebrating the day at Dhubri, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that yoga is India's gift to the world and the country is privileged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the celebrations from the UN this year. (PTI)
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed asanas with hundreds on Wednesday as they led the International Day of Yoga celebrations in the state. While Patel took part in an International Day of Yoga programme at the Raj Bhavan here, Adityanath joined hundreds at Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Sabhagar in Gorakhpur where he said yoga is a gift from India for humanity. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak also took part in the programme at Raj Bhavan, which began with a video message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an official statement. Speaking on the occasion, Patel said yoga should be imbibed in life. (PTI)
#watch | Odisha | Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik depicted Prime Minister Narendra performing Yoga, as the PM led a Yoga event at the UN headquarters in New York today. Visuals from Puri Beach. #internationaldayofyoga2023 pic.twitter.com/1C0M46fh9U
It was a matter of pride for the entire country that yoga is being celebrated across the world, BJP national president JP Nadda said here on Wednesday. “It is a matter of great pride for the country that today 192 countries of the world are organising yoga programmes and the world is adopting the tradition of our country,” Nadda said addressing an event related to the International Day of Yoga. Nadda said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed the International Day of Yoga in the United Nations General Assembly, which was supported by all the countries. Since then, every year on June 21, yoga day is celebrated across the world, he said at the event held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium here. The BJP chief said the yoga day celebrations serve as a platform to raise awareness about its numerous benefits and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The Rajya Sabha MP urged the people to incorporate the practice into their daily routine. (PTI)
#watch | It is a lovely message. He (PM Modi) is a product of Indian culture and comes from a vast place like Indian culture does. This message of universal brotherhood and sisterhood is the one we want to hear again and again, says Richard Gere after Yoga Day event in New York pic.twitter.com/9fKXLpCYyh
Union minister Kapil Patil on Wednesday participated in an International Yoga Day event held at Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, in which more than 5,000 people took part, officials said. The programme was organised by the Panchayati Raj ministry, of which Patil is Minister of State, and the Thane Zilla Parishad. The Thane police also organised a yoga session for the members of its force, in which a number of police personnel, including officials, took part. At the Thane Civil Hospital, district civil surgeon Dr Kailas Pawar led the participants in the Yoga Day celebrations. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Madhavi Naik led the yoga enthusiasts in a morning session on the service road here, while the party's district unit chief and MLC Niranjan Davkhare took part in a yoga programme at the Mental Hospital. In Palghar, district collector Govind Bodke along with more than 3,000 school students participated in a yoga session at the ground of Aryan Education Society. (PTI)
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, stars of Indian Hockey Teams express how this ancient practice has helped them in their performance. Hardik Singh, Indian Men's Team Vice Captain, said, “At first when we were introduced to Yoga, we felt like it was too slow and it was not easy to get all the asanas right. Many of us preferred pumping weights in the gym to practicing an hour of Yoga. But eventually, we have come to realize that practicing Yoga has helped tremendously in the power of mindfulness.” “Today, Yoga has become an integral part of our regime. Personally, it helps me focus better and particularly after my injury during the World Cup, Yoga has helped me in the recovery process. I feel a lot more relaxed after Yoga sessions and it has also helped us focus better,” added the prolific midfielder. (ANI)
Yoga is beneficial for the body and mind, and motivates people to walk on the righteous path, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (retd) B D Mishra said on the occasion of the ninth International Day of Yoga on Wednesday. The LG, who participated in a week-long yoga festival at Astroturf Open Stadium in Spituk along with his wife Neelam Mishra, also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the much-needed impetus for the promotion of the ancient practice on a global stage. (PTI)
Over 134 nationalities attended PM Modi's Yoga session at the UN headquarters, creating a new world record!
Yoga session at the UN led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come to an end. We will now take you back to the celebrations in India. Stay tuned with us!
#internationaldayofyoga2023 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the Yoga Day event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. pic.twitter.com/gXdnypjfYK
Praising yoga as “truly universal,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a crowd of diplomats and dignitaries for a morning yoga session on Wednesday at the United Nations and kicked off the public portion of his U.S. visit by calmly flexing India’s cultural reach. “When we do yoga, we feel physically fit, mentally calm and emotionally content. But it is not just about doing exercise on a mat,” Modi said. “Yoga is a way of life,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN headquarters, in New York, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (PTI Photo)
“Yoga comes from India. Like all ancient Indian traditions, it is also living and dynamic,” says PM Modi in his speech at the UN.
“I am told that almost every nationality is represented here today and what an amazing cause to bring us all together- Yoga.. Yoga means to unite,” says PM modi as he begins his speech.
A spirit of enthusiasm and celebration overflowed outside the UN headquarters here as people arrived in large numbers to attend a historic event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga. The overwhelming number of people of Indian origin mixed with a smattering of yoga enthusiasts of other nationalities formed a long queue outside the entrance amid tight security measures. Many people who arrived in the hope to get in without the pass given in advance were left disappointed. “I took a chance but it is alright. It is nice to see such an enthusiastic crowd for yoga,” said Madhusudan, who travelled from New Jersey on a train to reach here. (PTI)
PM Modi has arrived at the UN. Dressed in white t-shirt and pyjamas, PM Modi gathered cheers from thousands of people who have assembled at the UN lawns.
The Yoga Day event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN Headquarters in New York will see participation from digital evangelist Vala Afshar, award-winning storyteller Jay Shetty, Indian chef and restaurateur Vikas Khanna and Grammy award winner Ricky Kej. (ANI)
“It's such a great morning. And what a wonderful honour to be a part of this great day with the Prime Minister celebrating his visit to the United States and certainly all of the wonderful work that he is doing across the world… We're going to have a great week,” says Award-winning International Singer Mary Millben ahead of Modi's Yoga session.
#watch | Richard Gere arrives at the UN HQ in New York to take part in the Yoga Day event led by PM Narendra Modi.
"...It is a very nice feeling here today," he says. pic.twitter.com/vbpDnYZ5O6
“I am extremely excited to be here. Thousands of people are here. I will be following PM Modi today and will do yoga here. This time it's going to be really huge and amazing,” says three-time Grammy Award-Winning Musician Ricky Kej who has arrived at the UN lawns .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be seen doing Yoga poses at the UN lawns just in a short while. The whole of India and members of the Indian diaspora have their eyes glued to their TV sets amid all the excitement of Modi's US visit.
Kareena Kapoor Khan shares image of Saif Ali Khan and their kids celebrating Yoga Day 2023.
The Consulate General of India shares video of children performing Yoga at an event in Japan's Ise city.
The Indian Embassy in Japan organises a Yoga event.
The Indian Navy spreads the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbukam', participates in the Ocean Ring of Yoga.
The Embassy of India performs Yoga with over 4,000 people in Bangkok.
The Consulate General of India, Toronto, shares images of people performing Yoga at the Nathan Phillips Square.
