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Full Coverage: International Yoga Day 2023
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga' derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. Recognising its universal appeal, on December 11, 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.
Here are the highlights of how International Yoga Day 2023 was celebrated:
#BanegaSwasthIndia | A lookback at how India celebrated #InternationalYogaDay
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) June 21, 2023
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#BanegaSwasthIndia | From deep diving into water to climbing snow clad mountains, India's security forces from length and breadth of India mark #InternationalYogaDay
- Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) June 21, 2023
In pics: https://t.co/IONifTx49u@ndtv@DettolIndia@mygovindia@MoHFW_INDIA@ThisIsReckitt@moayush@UN@WHO... pic.twitter.com/D2r2ZnYuAC
#InternationalDayofYoga2023. Today my SandArt at Puri beach in Odisha with message #YogaforVasudhaivaKutumbakam .
- Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) June 21, 2023
Heartfelt thanks to our Hon'ble PM, Shri @narendramodi ji in popularising Yoga among the masses around the world. pic.twitter.com/I3LwILlR4S
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi interacts with children at the UN headquarters lawns in New York, where he led the #InternationalDayofYoga event. pic.twitter.com/4W6eFn6sWm
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
Guinness world record for most nationalities in a Yoga session created at the Yoga Day event led by PM Narendra Modi, at the UN headquarters in New York.
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#InternationalDayofYoga2023 pic.twitter.com/Xvh1sbKmft
In a video message played at UN Headquarters during International Yoga Day celebrations, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, "Yoga unites body and mind, humanity and nature, and millions of people across the globe, for whom it is a source of strength, harmony, and peace."
In a divided world, yoga unites millions of people across the globe, for whom it is a source of strength, harmony, and peace.
- António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 21, 2023
On this #YogaDay, let us embrace this spirit of unity, and resolve to build a better, more harmonious world for people & planet. pic.twitter.com/VyPdpb2mKB
In a first, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the International Yoga Day 2023 celebrations, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Leading the 9th year celebrations of Yoga Day at the North Lawn of UN Headquarters with the theme 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', (The World is a family), PM Modi said, "Yoga means to unite."
Yoga is a way of life. pic.twitter.com/u7RGvos5eS
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 21, 2023
While addressing the gathering at the North Lawn of UN Headquarters in New York, USA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the many features and benefits of Yoga. Read here
Yoga is truly universal. pic.twitter.com/fc9Yazjf9v
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 21, 2023
Yoga comes from India. Like all ancient Indian traditions, it is also living and dynamic. pic.twitter.com/YWx5PUZ6cP
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the Yoga Day event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on the occasion of #9thInternationalYogaDay pic.twitter.com/3G8I9YGvNA
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Richard Gere arrives at the UN HQ in New York to take part in the Yoga Day event led by PM Narendra Modi.
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
"...It is a very nice feeling here today," he says. pic.twitter.com/vbpDnYZ5O6
#WATCH | New York: It's such a great morning. And what a wonderful honour to be a part of this great day with the Prime Minister celebrating his visit to the United States and certainly all of the wonderful work that he is doing across the world... We're going to have a great... pic.twitter.com/xxgOEU8YDJ
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | New York: I am extremely excited to be here. Thousands of people are here. I will be following PM Modi today and will do yoga here. This time it's going to be really huge and amazing: Three-time Grammy Award-Winning Musician Ricky Kej#9thInternationalYogaDay pic.twitter.com/kk2bcbTbbC
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the ninth annual celebrations for International Yoga Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
#WATCH | "We are excited to do Yoga with PM Modi ji. We are happy to be here," says Dr Sheetal Desai, a member of the Indian diaspora, in #NewYork, USA pic.twitter.com/NRLRpoO08c
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
On International Day of Yoga, we thank Pt. Nehru, who was instrumental in popularising Yoga & even made it a part of national policy.
- Congress (@INCIndia) June 21, 2023
Let us appreciate the importance of the ancient art & philosophy in our physical & mental wellbeing & take steps to incorporate it in our lives. pic.twitter.com/XqOyMwgock
Celebrated #InternationalDayofYoga2023 onboard #INSVikrant at Kochi, Kerala. A Glimpse of the Day. pic.twitter.com/MPjUzTMF2z
- Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 21, 2023
The Hindu Council of Australia, Australian School of Meditation and Yoga and the Consulate organised #InternationalDayofYoga celebrations in Darwin. pic.twitter.com/jXkOrunNIK
- India in Perth (@CGIPerth) June 21, 2023
#InternationalDayofYoga2023 #Surat pic.twitter.com/X7aIyDGJe4
- Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) June 21, 2023
A spark of a smile can spread the fire of happiness around us. But to be able to do so, one needs to be happy within... Make Yoga a part of your lives too, for a healthy mind, body, and soul.
- SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) June 21, 2023
As they say, a healthy person is a happy person 💪♥️😊
Wishing everyone a Happy &... pic.twitter.com/Rz7gmk0XG9
A big thank you to our youngest participants at today's #IDY celebrations in Ise City, Mie. Their energy and enthusiasm was infectious. @IndianEmbTokyo @iccr_hq @ICCR_Japan @moayush @IndianDiplomacy @yogadaykansai pic.twitter.com/iETLPyqFuH
- India In Osaka (@IndianConsOsaka) June 17, 2023
The sacred Om chants reverberate across Tokyo during the celebrations of the 9th International Day of Yoga #IDY2023 organised by Embassy of India Tokyo @ICCR_Japan#ConnectingHimalayaswithMountFuji#YogaforVasudhaivaKutumbakam pic.twitter.com/bXZsDyMcs8
- India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) June 21, 2023
Yoga is rooted in ancient Indian tradition. It keeps our body & mind healthy.
- Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) June 21, 2023
Attended the state-level Yoga session at the international exhibition hall, Hapania on the occasion of #InternationalDayOfYoga.
This year, the theme for International Yoga Day is "Yoga for Vasudhaiva... pic.twitter.com/giwLWabdVB
#InternationalDayofYoga2023
- IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) June 19, 2023
Glimpses of the #IDY celebrations at #NathanPhilipsSquare in Toronto. Thank you for turning out in large numbers to experience the power of yoga in promoting physical,mental & spiritual well being. @AOLSwamiji @AoLCanada @AlliancesYoung pic.twitter.com/y5Cei4okcw
The Embassy of India celebrated 9th #IDY @ChulalongkornU grounds in Bangkok. Over 4000 yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life, including Ambassadors, diplomats, govt officials, media, students, academia and Indian diaspora joined #IDY2023 celebrations. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/rqBuwBVmw0
- India in Thailand (@IndiainThailand) June 18, 2023
🧘#YogaforVasudhaivaKutumbakam 🧘
- India in Sydney (@cgisydney) June 21, 2023
Glimpses of the #IDY celebrations at the premises of Consulate General of India, Sydney. Members of Consular corps also joined.@MEAIndia @HCICanberra @moayush @ICCR_Australia @IndianDiplomacy @cgimelbourne @CGIPerth @AustraliaSrmd pic.twitter.com/3CuGuxXISw
Let's harmonise our minds & bodies together! 🧘♀️#G20India delegates participated in large numbers at the #InternationalDayofYoga2023 celebrations led by Minister @dpradhanbjp on the sidelines of the #4thEdWG Meeting. #YogaforVasudhaivaKutumbakam #G20Edu4all pic.twitter.com/b4CcVjJCal
- G20 India (@g20org) June 21, 2023
From young children to yoga trainers, everyone participated and performed in the International Day of Yoga 2023 event organised by the Embassy of India in Kuwait.
Young children from different nationalities performed and participated in the #IDY2023 event organized by Embassy of India in Kuwait.@ANI pic.twitter.com/pPKNGTQwvz
- India in Kuwait (@indembkwt) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Passengers perform Yoga inside a Mumbai local train#9thInternationalYogaDay pic.twitter.com/3JdL38EK64
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
Glimpses of International Yoga Day 2023 #IDY2023 from #Jammu.#YogaForVasudhaivaKutumbakam pic.twitter.com/2TkW4Rvxll
- Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Prison inmates and prison staff perform yoga at the Central Jail on the occasion of #9thInternationalYogaDay in Indore, Madhya Pradesh pic.twitter.com/oTIdDbXfrp
- ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) June 21, 2023
Governor Ravi and Laxmi Ravi performed Yoga along with youth and yoga practitioners at Annamalai University on #InternationalYogaDay2023.... (1/2) pic.twitter.com/jJz80fPji9
- RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) June 21, 2023
Yoga programmes organised at heritage locations across #Karnataka with the theme 'Yoga, An Indian Heritage' on #InternationalDayOfYoga
- PIB in Karnataka (@PIBBengaluru) June 21, 2021
Yoga Day celebrations at premises of the Elephant stable, Group of Monuments, Hampi, #Karnataka:- A World Heritage site and monument pic.twitter.com/uJai56QAUR
#WATCH | Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind performs Yoga in Delhi to mark the #9thInternationalYogaDay. pic.twitter.com/U23mJfblas
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi performs Yoga in Delhi to mark the #9thInternationalYogaDay. pic.twitter.com/88LG5Oz2NZ
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | BSF officers and Jawans perform yoga on #9thInternationalYogaDay at International Border in R S Pura sector of Jammu pic.twitter.com/Bw1RcHAcuZ
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | UP: Indian Coast Guard organises Yoga at Coast Guard Officers' mess in Noida pic.twitter.com/nSPVwJHNy4
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla performs Yoga in Delhi to mark the #9thInternationalYogaDay. pic.twitter.com/BQ2MvZmLiX
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia performs Yoga at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, in Delhi on #9thInternationalYogaDay. pic.twitter.com/Bnx4vjwWn7
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023