India, June 23 -- Describing yoga as "a scientific tool" that helps achieve balance of bodily, mental and emotional functions, former Union Minister Dr Murli Manohar Joshi has called for embracing India's ancient wellness traditions to build healthier individuals and societies.

He was speaking at the International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations organised by the Illness to Wellness Foundation in the national Capital.

Held on the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," the event brought together distinguished delegates, diplomats, ambassadors from various countries, corporate leaders, wellness practitioners, healthcare advocates and yoga enthusiasts to celebrate yoga as a holistic approach to preventive healthcare and healthy living.

The program...