We should make Yoga, other physical activities a part of our daily lives, says Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

The world is celebrating International Yoga Day today (June 21). On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 7th International Yoga Day programme in the morning.

Harsh Vardhan performing Yoga

New Delhi: Hello and welcome to Zee News live blog as the world celebrates International Yoga Day on Monday (June 21, 2021). On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 7th International Yoga Day programme. 

The theme this year is 'Yoga For Wellness', which, the Prime Minister said focuses on practising Yoga for physical and mental well-being. 

He expressed that Yoga shows us the way from stress to strength. PM Modi said that Yoga tells us that so many problems might be out there, but we've infinite solutions within ourselves.

In other news, the Supreme Court will be taking a final call on the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 evaluation criteria today, which was released a week ago. The CBSE had submitted the much-sought Class 12 evaluation criteria to the apex court on June 17.

Meanwhile, India saw its lowest one-day rise in the COVID-19 cases in 88 days with 53,256 new infections.

21 June 2021

13:14 IST

7th International Day of Yoga celebrated in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa also performed Yoga.

7th #InternationalDayofYoga celebrated in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa also performed Yoga.

(Pic Source: Prasar Bharati) pic.twitter.com/5XSCtl1CCz

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2021

11:50 IST

International Day of Yoga: The sole carrier in this pandemic is the human being. If we as human beings become conscious and bring Yoga into everyone’s life, stopping the pandemic in its tracks is very much in our hands, Sadhguru tweets. 

The sole carrier in this pandemic is the human being. If we as human beings become conscious and bring Yoga into everyone’s life, stopping the pandemic in its tracks is very much in our hands. #SadhguruQuotes #InternationalDayOfYoga https://t.co/q9KpsGAzkQ pic.twitter.com/UUPD6dxRkm

— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) June 21, 2021

09:52 IST

Delhi: 24 fire tenders have been involved in fighting operations at a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar where a fire broke out this morning. So far, no casualties have been reported.

Delhi: Fire fighting operations underway at a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar where a fire broke out this morning. 24 fire tenders are present at the spot, no casualties reported so far. pic.twitter.com/TBbGbDVMw3

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2021

08:20 IST

Ladakh: ITBP personnel practising Yoga at 18,000 feet amidst snow conditions around.

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#Himveers of #ITBP practicing #Yoga at 18K feet in Ladakh on #InternationalDayOfYoga amidst snow conditions around.#InternationalYogaDay #YogaForWellness #YogaForHealth #अंतर्राष्ट्रीययोगदिवस @nwftr_itbp pic.twitter.com/J8SMFyKxIx

— ITBP (@ITBP_official) June 21, 2021

08:18 IST

Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu performs Yoga at his residence in the national capital. He was joined by his wife Usha. "I appeal to people to make Yoga a part of your daily life," said Naidu.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu performs Yoga in Delhi with his wife Usha to mark 7th #InternationalDayOfYoga.

"My greetings to all Indians on the occasion of the International Yoga Day. I appeal to people to make Yoga a part of your daily life," says Vice President. pic.twitter.com/huf866Swgv

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2021

08:17 IST

Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan says that the relevance of Yoga has increased during COVID-19.

"Yoga has helped us to maintain our physical and mental health. We should make Yoga or other physical activities a part of our daily lives. These will help us to increase our immunity against coronavirus," he said.  

Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan performs Yoga at Maharaja Agrasen Park, on #InternationalDayOfYoga pic.twitter.com/YPH6HaFT6X

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2021

Relevance of Yoga has increased during #COVID19. Yoga has helped us to maintain our physical & mental health. We should make Yoga or other physical activities a part of our daily life. These will help us to increase our immunity against coronavirus: Union Health Min Harsh Vardhan pic.twitter.com/WXJydqoDVc

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2021

06:59 IST

PM Modi: In collaboration with the WHO, India has taken another important step. Now there will be M-Yoga app, which will have yoga training videos in different languages for people across the world. This will help us in our 'One World, One Health' motto.

06:56 IST

PM Modi: Yoga tells us that so many problems might be out there, but we've infinite solutions within ourselves. We're the biggest source of energy in the universe.

06:55 IST

PM Modi: The great Tamil saint Sri Thiruvalluvar ji said that if there is any disease, then go to its root, find out what is the cause of the disease and then start its treatment. This is what Yoga teaches us.

@narendramodi #YogaForWellness pic.twitter.com/80ZceJGH7B

— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) June 21, 2021

06:53 IST

PM Modi: When I talk to the frontline warriors and doctors, they tell me that they've made Yoga 'a shield for protection against COVID-19'. They've used Yoga not just for safeguarding themselves, but also patients.

When I talk to frontline warriors and doctors, they tell me that they've made Yoga a shield for protection against the virus.

They've used Yoga not just for safeguarding themselves, but also patients.

- PM @narendramodi #YogaForWellness pic.twitter.com/V4NWZmtdjw

— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) June 21, 2021

06:50 IST

PM Modi: Yoga shows us the way from 'stress to strength' and from 'negativity to creativity'.

06:49 IST

PM Narendra Modi: Today even medical science lays emphasis on the healing process, besides medical treatment. Yoga helps in the healing process.

06:48 IST

PM Modi: Through Yoga and exercise (Vyayam), we attain a long and healthy life.

06:47 IST

PM Modi: The ‘Yoga For Wellness’ theme for this International Yoga Day has encouraged people even more to perform yoga. I pray that every country, region, and people stay healthy.

06:46 IST

PM Narendra Modi: Today when the entire world is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, Yoga has become a ray of hope. For two years now, no public event has been organised in India or the world but enthusiasm for Yoga has not gone down.

आज जब पूरा विश्व कोरोना महामारी का मुकाबला कर रहा है, तो योग उम्मीद की एक किरण बना हुआ है।

दो वर्ष से दुनिया भर के देशो में और भारत में भले ही बड़ा सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रम आयोजित नहीं हुआ हों लेकिन योग दिवस के प्रति उत्साह कम नहीं हुआ है: PM @narendramodi #YogaDay

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 21, 2021

06:40 IST

PM Narendra Modi begins his address at the Yoga Day programme, calls Yoga 'a ray of hope' amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Addressing the #YogaDay programme. https://t.co/tHrldDlX5c

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2021

06:35 IST

Rome (Italy): People also gathered in the Italian capital Rome to perform yoga.

Overwhelmed by the affection of the hundreds of yoga enthusiasts who gathered in Rome for #idy2021.Thank you to the participants, the diplomatic community & expats for the overwhelming celebration.Special thanks to @Roma for the support and @danielediaco & @luciomalan for joining pic.twitter.com/ByB622M4Ta

— India in Italy (@IndiainItaly) June 20, 2021

Glimpses of the common yoga session
at Castel Sant'Angelo @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq @moayush@MEAIndia#YogaForAll #IDY2021 #YogaForWellness pic.twitter.com/A7fVwZUBSI

— India in Italy (@IndiainItaly) June 20, 2021

06:31 IST

Indian Army also celebrated International Yoga Day at the Line of Control (LoC). 

#IndianArmyFittestArmy#InternationalYogaDay celebrated at LoC spreading message of physical, mental and spiritual well being.#ADGPI#IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/Z3bI3yolHe

— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) June 20, 2021

06:30 IST

Moscow (Russia): The 7th International Day of Yoga being celebrated at the Indian Embassy in the Russian capital.

pic.twitter.com/rMciMizLAp

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) June 20, 2021

06:24 IST

Delhi: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan performing Yoga at his residence in the national capital.

On #InternationalYogaDay, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan performs Yoga at his residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/kflWX408AL

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2021

#IYD2021 celebrations. #YogaForWellness #BeWithYogaBeAtHome
https://t.co/KJAfw0i2AO

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) June 21, 2021

06:23 IST

History of International Yoga Day: The International Yoga Day has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. It was proposed by PM Narendra Modi in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 27 2014.

06:15 IST

New York (United State): Consulate General of India, New York partnered with the Times Square Alliance to host the International Yoga celebrations in Times Square on Sunday. Over 3,000 people attended the day-long event which was themed 'Solstice'.

Sound up! @RuchikaLal1 celebrates the universal and brings yogis into the moment by starting class with a collective Om.  #SolsticeTSq @IndiainNewYork pic.twitter.com/6siT3oCxQu

— Times Square (@TimesSquareNYC) June 20, 2021

Yoga in the heart of #NewYork! @TimesSquareNYC #IDY2021 #YogaForWellness #YogaDay #YogaForAll #YogaDay2021 #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #SolsticeTSq@moayush @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @iccr_hq @PIB_India @DDNational @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @DDIndialive @ANI @ani_digital @PTI_News pic.twitter.com/rNiuZRikkD

— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 20, 2021

Consul General @randhir_jk addressed Yogis at the#InternationalDayOfYoga at @TimesSquareNYC, the crossroads of the world.#YogaDay #YogaForWellness #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #YogaDay2021 @ANI @PIB_India @PMOIndia @moayush @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @DDNational @TimesSquareNYC pic.twitter.com/GTL4s6dlFf

— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 20, 2021

06:11 IST

Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Yog Guru Swami Ramdev performing yoga at the Niramayam Yoggram Village along with Acharya Balkrishna.

On International Yoga Day, Yog Guru Ramdev along with Acharya Balkrishna performs yoga at Niramayam Yoggram Village in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Children and many other people also attend the event. pic.twitter.com/GVyNpKJwA4

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2021

06:10 IST

06:07 IST

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address a Yoga Day programme shortly.

Tomorrow, 21st June, we will mark the 7th Yoga Day. The theme this year is ‘Yoga For Wellness’, which focusses on practising Yoga for physical and mental well-being. At around 6:30 AM tomorrow, will be addressing the Yoga Day programme.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 20, 2021

06:04 IST

Hello and welcome to Zee News live blog as the world celebrates the 7th International Yoga Day today (June 21). This year's theme is 'Yoga For Wellness', which focuses on practising Yoga for physical and mental well-being.