On International Yoga Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described Yoga as an invaluable heritage of India and called for adopting it as a lifestyle.
Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, while wishing the people of the state on the eve of International Yoga Day, described Yoga as an invaluable heritage of India’s eternal culture. He said that Yoga is not only the identity of India, but today it has become a medium to show the entire world the direction to live a healthy, balanced and positive life.
The Chief Minister said that due to the efforts and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Yoga has got a new identity at the global level. Today, in most countries of the world, crores of people are making yoga a part of their daily routine.
Yoga Global Recognition: Yoga increased India’s global recognition
The Chief Minister said that through Yoga, India’s cultural and spiritual heritage has received respect across the world. In the present times, Yoga has gone beyond the boundaries and has become an effective medium for human welfare and social empowerment. He said that today the world is looking towards India’s yoga tradition for health, mental peace and positive lifestyle.
Gift of Rishi Patanjali, Yoga teaches the art of living life.
The Chief Minister said in his message that the great sage Patanjali gave a new direction to human life through Yoga. Yoga connects body, breath and mind into one thread and inspires a person to live a balanced life. He said that regular practice of yoga makes a person mentally and physically strong and can face the challenges of life with more confidence.
Yoga Benefits: The basis of a stress-free and balanced life
Chief Minister Dhami said that Yoga is not just a physical exercise, but it is a process of establishing balance between body, mind and soul. He said that regular yoga practice plays an important role in reducing stress, increasing mental concentration and making life disciplined. Yoga also provides a person with the ability to achieve difficult goals.
Uttarakhand and Yoga Tradition: Land of Yoga and Spiritual Practice
The Chief Minister said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has been a place of yoga, spiritual practice and penance for sages for centuries. The rich cultural heritage and natural environment here gives the message of healthy and positive life to the people. He said that the identity of Uttarakhand is not limited to natural beauty only, but it is also an important center of yoga and spiritual consciousness.
Uttarakhand Yoga Policy: Efforts towards creating yoga and wellness hub
The Chief Minister said that the State Government is continuously working to make Uttarakhand a global center for Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturopathy and wellness activities. Under the new yoga policy, yoga and meditation centers are being encouraged. Besides, efforts are also being made to provide support to yoga instructors and develop new yoga-based employment opportunities. He said that these initiatives will also strengthen the health tourism and wellness sector in the state.
Nasha Mukta Samaj: A call to adopt yoga and healthy lifestyle
The Chief Minister urged the people of the state to do yoga daily, adopt a healthy and disciplined lifestyle and contribute in building a drug-free society. He said that Yoga is not only a matter of personal health, but it is also a medium of social awareness and positive change. Therefore, there is a need to take the message of Yoga to every home.
Youth Role in Yoga Movement: Appeal to youth to form a mass movement
Chief Minister Dhami expressed confidence that the youth of the state will play an important role in giving Yoga the form of a mass movement. He said that the active participation of youth will further strengthen the goal of making Uttarakhand a healthy, prosperous and strong state. Through yoga, the new generation will not only remain healthy but will also provide positive direction to the society.