Berlin, July 8 -- The German Bundestag hosted the first Yoga and Meditation session on July 6, marking a significant milestone in the global celebration of the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India in Germany said.

The event was hosted by Henri Schmidt, Deputy Chairman of the Indo-German Parliamentary Group, and attended by India's Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, German political leaders, yoga practitioners and members of the Indian diaspora.

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Gupte highlighted yoga's growing relevance for health and wellness, India's leadership in traditional medicine and the increasing popularity of Ayurveda in Germany.

The event marked the culmination of years of efforts by the Indian diaspora to brin...