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Yoga India's great contribution to world: Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan practising yoga on eight International Yoga Day in Vijayawada on Tuesday
Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan says that he has been practicing Yoga regularly for the past 35 years
Vijayawada : (NTR District) Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan said Yoga, a 5,000-year old tradition of India, is the country's great contribution to the world. He said in 2014, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', after it was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the UN General Assembly and the same is being observed in 177 countries all over the world.
The Governor participated in 8th International Yoga Day - 2022 celebrations held at Raj Bhavan lawns here on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that he has been practicing Yoga regularly for the past 35 years and emphasised the need for regular practice of Yoga as it offers immense benefits to body, mind and soul and a stress-free life. Regular practice of Yoga strengthens immunity and offers protection against virus diseases like Covid-19, said the Governor.
Addressing the officers and staff members, Special Chief Secretary to Governor RP Sisodia said that Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools of philosophy, which claims its origin from the Vedas and it is one of the ways to reach God, if followed completely, as the soul becomes one with the Universe. He further said that if 'Pranayama, Asanas and Dhyan, the three important elements of Yoga, are practiced regularly, it will lead to huge benefits to the practitioner, his family and the society around us.
The officers and staff members of Raj Bhavan participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations and performed Yoga Asanas under the guidance of Yoga Instructor Udaya Bhaskar.
