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Yoga is integrating the world, says PM Modi

by IBNS 01 Jun 2017, 09:57 am

New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to take up yoga to help create a healthier society.

The Indian Prime Minister, who is touring Russia as part of his diplomatic programme, said that he will be sharing different aspects of yoga everyday, starting from Jun 1, till Jun 21, observed as Yoga Day.

"On 21st June, the world will come together to mark the 3rd #YogaDay. Let us all make this occasion a memorable one," his tweet read.

An ensuing tweet read, "Till the 21st, I will be sharing different aspects relating to Yoga and #YogaDay."

Sharing a video, where the Prime Minister shared his insights on yoga, he wrote, "Yoga is integrating the world. Come, become a Yogi in the movement to make Yoga popular & create a better & healthier society. #YogaDay."

"Let us begin with a prayer, which is always suggested before practising Yoga. #YogaDay," a following tweet read.