‘World looking at Yoga as power for global good’: PM Modi on International Yoga Day | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation from Jammu & Kashmir on the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day.
PM Modi said Yoga has been creating new records ever since India’s proposal for International Yoga Day was passed in the United States in 2014.
“We can feel the energy in Srinagar, that we gain through Yoga. I extend greetings to people of the country and people performing Yoga in every corner of the world on Yoga Day.International Yoga Day has completed a historic journey of 10 years. In 2014, I proposed International Yoga Day at the United Nations. This proposal by India was supported by 177 nations and this was a record in itself. Since then, Yoga Day has been creating new records,” PM Modi said.

Speaking about Charlotte Chopin, the Yoga teacher from France who was accorded Padma Shri, PM Modi also urged everyone to make Yoga part of their daily lives.
“This year in India, a 101-year-old woman Yoga teacher from France was accorded the Padma Shri. She had never come to India but she dedicated her entire life to creating awareness about Yoga. Today, research on Yoga is being done in prestigious universities and institutions around the world; research papers are being published,” he added.

The Prime Minister said even the global leaders are curious about the Yoga and that he is often asked about it.
“The number of people doing yoga is continuously increasing in the world Their attraction towards yoga is also on the rise. Wherever I go and whoever (global leaders) I meet, they ask me about yoga with curiosity. Yoga is becoming a part of daily life,” said PM Modi.

“World looking at Yoga as a power for global good,” the PM added.
About International Yoga Day
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. It serves as a global platform to raise awareness about the various benefits of practicing yoga.
It is an ancient practice that originated in India and has gained popularity globally for its mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. It incorporates various postures (asanas), meditation techniques, and breathing exercises (pranayama) to promote overall well-being and harmony.
The idea of observing International Yoga Day was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2014. The PM suggested June 21 as the date for the observance as it is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The proposal received overwhelming support and response from the UN member states, which resulted in the adoption of a resolution on December 11, 2014, announcing June 21 as International Yoga Day. This resolution was co-sponsored by a record 177 countries, highlighting the worldwide recognition and acceptance of yoga as a beneficial practice.