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Yoga Day

International Yoga Day 2017: PM Modi leads celebrations in Lucknow

June 21 is celebrated as International Yoga Day. On this occasion, soldiers of Indian Army performed Yoga at -25 degree temperature in Ladakh.

Jun 21, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

‪‪International Yoga Day: Mumbai Police's campaign is winning hearts – Have a look

With the hashtag #TrafficAnushAasan, the Mumbai cops released cartoons and merged Yoga with traffic rules to spread meaningful messages.

Jun 21, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

Yoga Day: Delhi's Connaught Place out of bounds till 11 am today

To mark the third International Day of Yoga, traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place in central Delhi on Wednesday.

Jun 21, 2017, 08:45 AM IST

5,000 Armymen to take part in Yoga Day

More than 5,000 Armymen and their family members will participate in the Third International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 across the central command of the Indian Army here, a spokesperson said on Monday.

Jun 19, 2017, 15:46 PM IST

China to have second biggest International Yoga Day celebrations in the world after India!

Though yoga has become immensely popular over the years in China vying with ancient indigenous physical fitness martial art form Tai Chi, it got an official sanction when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in 2015 at a joint event during the latter's visit.

Jun 18, 2017, 11:46 AM IST

Hundreds gather in US to celebrate International Yoga Day

"What has happened in the last three years is quite phenomenal that this movement of pushing forward and achieving recognition of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga," Ambassador of India to the US Navtej Sarna told people.

Jun 17, 2017, 23:25 PM IST

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena attends India organised Yoga Day

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday performed a number of yoga asanas and joined thousands of yoga enthusiasts to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.

Jun 17, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, 74 union ministers to perform Yoga on June 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government has made grand plans for the forthcoming International Yoga Day that falls on June 21.

Jun 15, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

Govt issues clarifications on 'advice' to expecting mothers, says it's not a prescription

To have a healthy baby, a pregnant woman should avoid intercourse, anger, meat and bad company, as per a booklet released by Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Naik, in the run up to International Day for Yoga on June 21.

Jun 13, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

Girl from Mysuru sets new world record, performs tough yogasana 15 times in a minute

Khushi set new rocord on Sunday, June 11, at an event held at Community hall of Mysuru's RBI Nagar in presence of Golden Book Of records representative.

Jun 13, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Feeling stressed? Do alternate nostril breathing for instant anxiety relief; here's how

Alternate nostril breathing (through the left and right nostrils without or with retention of breath) is a great way to lower the levels of stress and anxiety.

Jun 13, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

On Yoga Day, Lucknow students to perform at UN headquarters

As the city of 'nawabs' gears up to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country's main Yoga Day event, a group of school students from Lucknow are practising to perform various asanas at the UN headquarters in New York.

Jun 11, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Fasting Muslims to take part in PM Narendra Modi's yoga day event in UP

At least 300 Muslim men and women under the banner of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch will be among the 55,000-strong participants at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan.

Jun 11, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

Yoga has established global integration, says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Touching upon its effectiveness, PM Modi also said that Yoga guarantees wellness and fitness and is essential for a stress-free life.

May 28, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

Rajnath, Adityanath review preparations for Yoga Day event

Besides Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, nearly 55,000 people are expected to participate in the Yoga Day event at Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan in the state capital.

May 14, 2017, 18:19 PM IST

Week-long celebrations to mark Yoga day in Belgium, Luxembourg

Week-long celebrations will be held in Belgium, Luxembourg and prominent European Union institutions to mark the third edition of International Yoga Day on June 19, the organisers said here on Tuesday.

Apr 25, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Conduct elaborate training on Yoga protocol: UGC to varsities

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities across the country to conduct "elaborate" training programmes on common Yoga protocol to observe Yoga Day on June 21.

Apr 11, 2017, 19:41 PM IST

UN plans to issue Yoga Day stamps next year

The UN plans to issue stamps next year in commemoration of the International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21, after the world body adopted an India-led resolution in 2014.

Jul 11, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

Yoga is science, not dogma: Hamid Ansari

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday said yoga is "science, not dogma" and could complement health care approaches in developing countries, including India.

Jun 22, 2016, 17:10 PM IST