Yoga remains ray of hope in Covid-hit world, says PM Modi
Frontline Corona warriors made Yoga their shield: PM
By PIB Delhi
On the occasion of seventh International yoga day, The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra talked of Yoga’s role during the pandemic. He said Yoga has proved a source strength and poise for people during this difficult time. He pointed out that it was easy for countries to forget Yoga Day during the pandemic as it is not intrinsic to their culture but, instead, enthusiasm for Yoga has increased globally.
One of key ingredient of yoga is fortitude in the face of adversity. When pandemic appeared, no one was ready from the point of view of capabilities, resources or mental toughness. Yoga helped people to muster confidence and strength to fight with the pandemic world over.
The Prime Minister recalled how frontline Corona warriors made Yoga their shield and made themselves strong through yoga and how people, doctors nurses took to Yoga to deal with the effects of the virus. Instances of yoga sessions conducted by doctors and nurses in the hospitals appeared everywhere. The Prime Minister noted experts are stressing the importance of breathing exercises like pranayama and anulom-vilom for strengthening our respiratory system.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participates in the mass yoga demonstration at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, on the occasion of the 3rd International Day of Yoga – 2017, in Lucknow on June 21, 2017. 
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu performing Yoga, on the occasion of the 6th International Day of Yoga 2020, in New Delhi on June 21, 2020. 
People perform Yoga, on the occasion of the 7th International Day of Yoga 2021, at Lodhi Garden, in New Delhi on June 21, 2021. 
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash Javadekar performing Yoga, on the occasion of the 7th International Day of Yoga 2021, at Red Fort, Delhi on June 21, 2021. 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participates in the mass yoga demonstration, on the occasion of the 4th International Day of Yoga 2018, at the Forest Research Institute, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on June 21, 2018. 
Alka Gupta Attending 7th International Day of Yoga 2021 at Embassy of India in the Kingdom of Thailand 
The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan performing Yoga, on the occasion of the 7th International Day of Yoga 2021, at Maharaja Agrasen Park, Kashmere Gate, Delhi on June 21, 2021. 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participates in the mass yoga demonstration at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, on the occasion of the 3rd International Day of Yoga – 2017, in Lucknow on June 21, 2017. 
The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel performing Yoga, on the occasion of the 6th International Day of Yoga 2020, at Purana Qila, in New Delhi on June 21, 2020. 
People perform Yoga, on the occasion of the 7th International Day of Yoga 2021, at Wazirabad in Delhi on June 21, 2021.
***We used Some Old Pictures because of pandemic restrictions and they are for illustration only not of actual events.***
