President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday greeted citizens on the International Yoga Day and said it can be extremely helpful during Covid.
He said yoga is one of India's greatest gifts to the world.
The International Yoga Day is celebrated with much fervour every year on June 21.
"#InternationalDayOfYoga greetings! Our ancient seers' vision of bringing mind-body together to achieve holistic health and happiness has benefited millions over millennia. One of India's great gifts to the world, it can be especially helpful during Covid-19. #BeWithYogaBeAtHome," the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted, along with a picture of Kovind performing yoga.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also appealed to the people to make yoga a part of their daily lives. He said yoga not only helps us physically and mentally but also improves the health of society. “It is good both for the people and the country”, he said according to an official statement.
Earlier, Naidu performed yoga with his wife Ushamma on the lawns of the Upa-Rashtrapati Niwas.
Published 21 June 2021, 05:06 IST