Raipur, June 21 -- Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday joined thousands of citizens, students, women, youth, public representatives and officials in a mass yoga session organised at PG College Ground in Ambikapur to mark the 12th International Yoga Day.
Extending greetings on the occasion, the Chief Minister described yoga as India's invaluable gift to the world and said it offers a path to a healthy, balanced and peaceful life. He said yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise but a way of life that promotes harmony between the body, mind and soul while fostering discipline, inner strength and positive thinking.
Referring to this year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', Sai said yoga has emerged as a simple and effective tool for maintaining physical, mental and emotional well-being amid changing lifestyles and rising health challenges. He urged people to make yoga a part of their daily routine, saying a healthy individual forms the foundation of a healthy family, society and nation.
Chief Minister said yoga has gained global recognition under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that India's proposal at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 received unprecedented support in a record time, reflecting the global acceptance of India's knowledge traditions and the relevance of yoga.
Sai said yoga is a time-tested practice that promotes physical well-being, mental calmness and positive thinking. He noted that regular yoga can help prevent lifestyle-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, stress, insomnia and obesity, and added that modern medical science increasingly recognises its role in maintaining better health.
Referring to India's spiritual heritage, he said Maharishi Patanjali gave yoga a systematic and scientific framework, while the teachings of Adiyogi Lord Shiva and the Bhagavad Gita have long highlighted yoga as a path to a balanced and purposeful life.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.