New Delhi, June 20 -- The Russian Embassy in New Delhi on Saturday hosted a session on Yoga ahead of the International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday, with a senior diplomat sharing how the ancient practice has gained immense popularity across Russia.

Yulia Aryaeva, Counsellor (Culture) at the Russian Embassy, told ANI, "We are very happy to host the celebration because Yoga is India's gift to the world. It is extremely popular in Russia. In many cities, people are practicing Yoga and are coming to India to know more about it."

Diana Alipova, the spouse of Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov, praised the Yoga session and told ANI, "I love practicing Yoga because it gives harmony of body and mind. I am grateful to Prime Minister Modi for ma...