New Delhi: “My mind is in my control and I must not be controlled by my mind. (sic)” That is the actor and Yogi Shilpa Shetty’s reminder to the self to stay fit. On International Day of Yoga 2024, Shilpa Shetty shared a short video on social media in which she is seen practicing different asanas and narrating Lord Krishna’s verse on the importance of self-control. She captioned the video, “Every emotion is connected with the breath. If you change the breath and its rhythm with awareness, you can change the emotion. This Yoga Day, let’s make every breath count. (sic)”
In an interview with the news agency IANS, Shilpa praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting the ancient practice of yoga. She said,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a pivotal role in bringing yoga to the global stage. His efforts, including the establishment of International Yoga Day, have significantly increased worldwide awareness and appreciation of yoga’s benefits. This has inspired millions to embrace yoga, fostering a healthier and more balanced lifestyle globally.
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Shilpa urged to make yoga a part of one’s lifestyle. She said,
By spending just 20 minutes a day on simple asanas/breathing, you can improve your well-being and stay disciplined. Let’s make yoga a part of your lifestyle and enjoy its benefits together.
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan knows how to get the Chakrasana right. Check it out!
Actor Rakul Preet Singh shared pictures from the “partner stretches” session. In pics, Rakul is seen doing yoga with Jackky Bhagnani, her husband. She captioned the pictures, “Together in wellness and all things beautiful.”
Wishing her followers on International Day of Yoga, Rakul said, “Yoga is a state of mind, a state of bliss, a feeling of being one with yourself and the universe take baby steps towards a healthier you.”
On International Yoga Day, actor Malaika Arora shared a “gratitude” post and thanked yoga for being the change maker. In a video, she said, “Dear yoga, I don’t tell you this enough but if it wasn’t for you I don’t know where I would be today.”
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Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini did Yoga in Mathura. During a conversation with news agency ANI, she spoke about the relevance of Yoga and said, “Everyone should practice yoga daily for at least 30 minutes to stay disease-free.”
#WATCH | BJP MP Hema Malini says, "Lord Krishna spread the message of Yoga all over the world…Everyone should practice yoga daily…" https://t.co/mOz2YgSS2y pic.twitter.com/9kUl5ihY98
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024
Actor Jackie Shroff was seen participating in a yoga practice session in Mumbai. While speaking to the media, he urged journalists to “breathe”.
#WATCH | Actor Jackie Shroff performs Yoga in Mumbai, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. pic.twitter.com/ffCHxRvDvV
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024
The family that practices yoga together, stays fit together. That looks like the mantra of Soha and her family. Watch them balance through various poses.
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If you have been meaning to start a yoga practice, the time is now, take the message from actor Neha Dhupia. In a bunch of pictures shared on social media, the actor is seen acing a headstand, and a mountain pose, among others.
Actor Vidya Malvade’s Instagram handle is an exhibit of her love affair with yoga. On International Day of Yoga, the actor led a one-hour class in New Delhi. She said, “Every day is Yoga Day for me.”
Entrepreneur and Actor Masaba Gupta wrote about the role of prenatal yoga. In an Instagram post, the expectant mother wrote, “Gentle & mindful is the way. Lots of Breath-work, brahmari and deep shavasanas. Gratitude to my incredible teachers in this phase of my life. (sic)”
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NDTV – Dettol have been working towards a clean and healthy India since 2014 via the Banega Swachh India initiative, which in its Season 10 is helmed by Campaign Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana. The campaign aims to highlight the inter-dependency of humans and the environment, and of humans on one another with the focus on One Health, One Planet, One Future – Leaving No One Behind. It stresses on the need to take care of, and consider, everyone’s health in India – especially vulnerable communities – the LGBTQ population, indigenous people, India’s different tribes, ethnic and linguistic minorities, people with disabilities, migrants, geographically remote populations, gender and sexual minorities. In a world post COVID-19 pandemic, the need for WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) is reaffirmed as handwashing is one of the ways to prevent Coronavirus infection and other diseases. The campaign will continue to raise awareness on the same along with focussing on the importance of nutrition and healthcare for women and children, fight malnutrition, mental well-being, self-care, science and health, adolescent health & gender awareness. Along with the health of people, the campaign has realised the need to also take care of the health of the eco-system. Our environment is fragile due to human activity, which is not only over-exploiting available resources, but also generating immense pollution as a result of using and extracting those resources. The imbalance has also led to immense biodiversity loss that has caused one of the biggest threats to human survival – climate change. It has now been described as a “code red for humanity.” The campaign will continue to cover issues like air pollution, waste management, plastic ban, manual scavenging and sanitation workers and menstrual hygiene. Banega Swasth India will also be taking forward the dream of Swasth Bharat, the campaign feels that only a Swachh or clean India where toilets are used and open defecation free (ODF) status achieved as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, can eradicate diseases like diahorrea and the country can become a Swasth or healthy India.
