Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu today said, Yoga helps in improving physical and mental well-being of an individual. On the occasion of 6th International Day of Yoga, Mr Naidu said, theme for the Yoga Day this year – ‘Yoga at home and Yoga with family’, reflects the need to maintain safe distancing amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said, Yoga, a five thousand year old tradition, is not a mere workout. It is much more than that, it is a philosophy, a discipline.
He said, Yoga, which means ‘to join’ or ‘unite’, basically seeks to bring about a harmonious union of the mind and body. It is a science that emphasizes balance, poise, grace, equanimity, peace and harmony.
The Vice President said, the tremendous response to the International Day of Yoga is a matter of delight and we are happy that we have been able to unite the world for such a positive cause.
He appealed to all countrymen to do yoga and meditation at home regularly to keep fit and stay healthy.
Yoga helps in improving physical, mental well-being of individual: Vice President
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