Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata and urges people to make yoga part of their everyday routines rather than treating it as a one-day observance. Speaking on the theme of “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” he highlights yoga’s potential to support physical health, mental well-being, and emotional resilience across different age groups. Modi emphasizes that the practice can help people stay active and maintain energy as they grow older, including a message that individuals should aim to be more energetic at 50 than they were at 30. He also frames yoga as a global movement, noting that June 21—described as the longest day on Earth—is now widely recognized around the world as International Yoga Day. Across the coverage, the focus remains on Modi’s call for consistent engagement with yoga and its benefits for long-term health and ageing well. The remarks are presented as part of the official International Day of Yoga programme and are linked to the broader theme of promoting healthier ageing through yoga practice.
PM Modi urges daily yoga practice on International Yoga Day in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata and urges people to make yoga part of their everyday routines rather than treating it as a one-day observance. Spe...
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata.
- He urges people to practice yoga daily rather than only on June 21.
- Modi links yoga to physical health, mental well-being, and emotional resilience.
- He highlights the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
- He says June 21 is widely recognized worldwide as International Yoga Day.
12th International Day of Yoga: PM Modi said June 21, the longest day on the Earth, is now recognised worldwide as a day of yoga.
9 hours agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to integrate yoga into their daily lives, not just observe it on a single day, during International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata. He emphasized yoga's role as a global movement fostering physical health, mental well-being, and emotional resilience for all ages, particularly highlighting 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
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