International Day of Yoga live updates: Nation turns to technology, celebrates Yoga day digitally

With the coronavirus pandemic looming large, International Day of Yoga will go digital for the first time to avoid mass gatherings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins the country to observe the sixth International Yoga Diwas.Yoga Day was first celebrated on June 21, 2015, after which it began to be celebrated annually across the world, coinciding with the Summer Solstice. This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' keeping in mind the COVID-19 pandemic.

People perform Yoga at their homes

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga on Sunday, people performed Yoga at their homes owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

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ITBP personnel practice 'yoga' on the 6th International Day of Yoga, at Khardung La in Ladakh, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (PTI Photo)

Yoga Day goes digital amid Covid-19 scare

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the sixth edition of International Day of Yoga was observed on digital media platforms where Yoga experts guided students and citizens through various asanas, as per the protocol issued by the Ministry of Ayush, in Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday.

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Yoga is technology for self-transformation: Sadhguru's message on International Yoga Day

In a message to mark the International Day of Yoga, Sadhguru, Founder ofIsha Foundation, called on humanity to embrace Yoga, "the technology of self-transformation" and "become joyful, wonderful and impactful human beings in this world."

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Twitter, Snapchat celebrate International day of Yoga with emojis

June 21, 2020 marked the sixth International day of Yoga. A popular form of fitness and exercise, Yoga has been advocated by India's leaders and health enthusiasts across the world for its therapeutic properties, especially amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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35 transgenders participate in online yoga session in Madhya Pradesh

Transgenders from places like Indore, Bhopal (in Madhya Pradesh), Pune, Nagpur (Maharashtra) and Bengaluru performed different yoga asanas while joining the session, city-based yoga trainer Krishnakant Mishra, who conducted the special session, told PTI.

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International Yoga Day: Bollywood celebs display their Yoga skillsIn sync with the world, several Bollywood celebrities on the occasion of International Yoga Day posted pictures of themselves performing various Yoga poses. Popular Bollywood stars took to

So, to make your Sunday even more interesting, here’s a list of your favourite stars acing different Yogasanas online.

Shilpa Shetty is one of the fittest actresses of the industry. She took to Instagram and posted a video of herself chanting the Shanti Mantrawhich is a personal ritual that she performs after every yoga session.

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Yoga enthusiasts across the globe celebrate International Day of Yoga amid COVID-19 crisis

Dressed in T-shirts and trousers, people, some of them wearing face masks, stretched themselves in various postures at yoga events held in the US, China, the UK, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal and several other countries to celebrate the occasion.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation on Thursday, ahead of International Yoga Day, had urged everyone to not let the COVID-19 pandemic affect their enthusiasm.

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ITBP personnel practice Yoga on the International Yoga Day at 16,000 ft in Himachal Pradesh. (PTI Photo)

Staff members of a hospital, wearing protective face masks against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), perform yoga on the rooftop of their hospital building during International Yoga Day, in Kolkata, India, June 21, 2020. Credit: Reuters

Indian industry leaders reiterate significance of yoga in COVID-19 times

While the practice of 'Namaste' has become the international symbol of maintaining physical distance and staying safe, the power of yoga in boosting mental fitness has also become significant, they said.

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Your guide to practise Kati Chalan Kriya

People participate in a yoga session and awareness camp on the occasion of International Yoga Day, at Sri Ramakrishna Sevasramam in Kochi, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (PTI Photo)

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COVID-19: People mark Yoga Day indoors in UP

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel participated in Yoga Day activities at Raj Bhavan. Greeting people, she said by practising Yoga daily, one can remain physically and mentally fit, and it also boosts the immunity of the body.

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he comments came as part of his remarks on the sixth International Day of Yoga.

The theme of this year's International Day of Yoga is 'ghar ghar me yog', which signifies the importance of staying at home and practising yoga with family while observing social distancing.

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World realising importance of yoga for healthy life: Baghel

Baghel, his predecessor and BJP national vice president Raman Singh and a number of people in the state observed the International Day of Yoga by performing asanas in their homes, and later posted pictures and videos of their sessions on social media platforms.

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India's Ambassador to Turkey Sanjay Kumar Panda and his wife Minati perform 'yoga' on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, at the India House in Ankara. Panda has posted, "Pandas fight Pandemic with #Yoga!!!" as the tag line of the post. Credit: PTI

Police personnel perform yoga in front of Red Fort on the occasion of International Yoga Day, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)

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UNGA President underscores importance of yoga as people deal with increased anxiety due to COVID-19

The holistic approach to health, well-being provided by the practice of yoga is critical now as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives, created loneliness and has led to increased anxiety, UN General Assembly President has said during the virtual commemoration of the 6th International Day of Yoga.

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MP residents perform yoga at home amid COVID-19 pandemic

A number of Madhya Pradesh residents rolled out yoga mats at their homes on Sunday morning and performed exercises on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, which is being observed this year in the backdrop of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Yoga helping COVID-19 patients defeat disease: PM Narendra Modi

The world is feeling the need for yoga more than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic and the ancient Indian practice is helping a large number of COVID-19 patients across the globe in defeating the disease, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

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People participate in a mass 'yoga' programme, organised by the Delhi BJP to mark the 6th International Day of Yoga, at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Amid COVID-19, Yoga can help keep body fit and mind serene, says President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said practicing yoga can help keep the body fit and mind serene amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Yoga lovers performing at international yoga day in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, DH Photos by S K Dinesh

Yoga is unifying force true to its meaning, says Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Yoga is a unifying force, true to its literal meaning, India’s top envoy to the US said Saturday, kicking off the celebration of the 6th International Day of Yoga.

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Yoga in Mangaluru's Dakshina Kannada

With the shadow of Covid 19 pandemic looming large, the sixth edition of International Day of Yoga was observed on digital media platforms with Yoga experts guiding their students and citizens on various asanas as per the protocol issued by the Ministry of Ayush, in Dakshina Kannada, on Sunday.

Yoga expert Gopalakrishna Delampady using the digital media Google Meet and Facebook live demonstrated Yoga at his residence in Yeyyadi in Mangaluru and was joined by the students and faculty of St Aloysius College, SDM College and others.

Yoga has emerged as force for unity, does not discriminate: PM Modi

Yoga has emerged as a force for unity and it does not discriminate as it goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith and nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

In his message on the sixth International Day of Yoga, he said due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world is feeling the need for Yoga more than ever.

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Yoga day at Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram in Kalaburagi

Uttarakhand: ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) personnel, deployed at India-China border, perform yoga at an altitude of 14000 feet at Vasudhara glacier near Badrinath

Jammu & Kashmir: CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) perform yoga in Jammu, on World Yoga Day

Let's try to make Yoga at home and Yoga at home a part of our daily routine: PM Narendra Modi

If we can fine tune our chords of health and hope, the day is not far away when world will witness the success of healthy and happy humanity. Yoga can definitely help us make this happen: PM Narendra Modi

Yoga enhances our quest for a healthier planet. It has emerged as a force for unity and deepens the bonds of humanity. It does not discriminate. It goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith and nations. Anybody can embrace Yoga: PM

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Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid COVID-19 pandemic

As has been the practice in International Day ofYoga(IDY) observation, the PM's message will be followed by a live demonstration of a 45-minute CommonYogaProtocol (CYP) by a team from Morarji Desai National Institute ofYoga.

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International Yoga Day 2020: Simple yet effective Yoga poses that you can do while working from home

Working a desk job can in itself restrict body movements, more so nowthat the whole world has taken to working from home. A dose of healthy exercise does not necessarily begin with a brisk walk around the block or with an expensive trip to the gym. There are a plethora of yoga exercises that can be done at home, at our very own workstations amidst this pandemic induced work trend.

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Memories of a Yoga Retreat:There wasthis strange sense of belonging, a wholeness...There was no existential angst or queries waiting to be addressed. No hurry to reach a perpetuallyelusive goal...

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Yoga is above everything, integral part of life: Modi

Last year, on International Yoga Day, here's what the PM said:
"Yoga is above religion, caste, colour, gender and region, it is above everything"

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Celebs share messages to encourage people to observe Yoga Day: AYUSH Ministry

Celebrities, including actors Akshay Kumar and Anushka Sharma, have shared motivational messages and thoughts encouraging the people to participate in the sixth International Day of Yoga, the AYUSH Ministry said on Saturday.

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