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The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day 2025: A sea of humanity descends on Beach Road
A sea of humanity descended at RK Beach in the early hours, in Visakhapatnam, on Saturday (June 21, 2025). The brightly-illuminated road, the large gathering of people, already settled on the green mat laid on both sides of the road, made one wonder whether day break had already occurred. Many coming from the far flung areas of the city had to start at around 3 a.m. to reach the venue by dawn as there would be restrictions on movement of vehicles and public near the main venue in view of the stringent security in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation at the 11th International Day of Yoga – 2025 (IDY-2025) celebrations at RK Beach. International Yoga Day LIVE updates Students participating in IDY were asked to report at their respective schools and colleges by 3 a.m. 'I had apprehensions on coming to the venue at that time of the night. On coming out, I saw two-wheelers, buses and other vehicles moving on the road as though it was broad daylight. My worry vanished,' said a woman, who attended the celebrations on the Beach Road. RTC buses were seen parked one after the other on the service road and also on the main road at Kancharapalem Highway to pick up DWCRA women and others, who had registered themselves for participation in the IDY event. The police personnel had a tough time in directing the crowd to their respective place near the main venue. International Yoga Day 2025 — In pictures 1 / 20 Ministers, MLA s and people's representatives dressed in yoga T-shirts came to their enclosure, a little away from the main dais, before daybreak. Some of them took selfies and some tried to catch the attention of media persons, who were seated a little away. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas was seen taking selfies with other participants. Minister K. Atchannaidu was seen standing for quite sometimes as he seemed to have difficulty in squatting on the ground for a long time. Home Minister Anitha was seen posing for pictures along with some other participants. The participants were seen taking selfies and pictures of the Naval ships, which were anchored close to the coast at the main venue of IDY-2025 at RK Beach. The Navy personnel performed yoga on the deck of the ships and it was telecast on big screen, erected on the Beach Road. A little after dawn, flocks of birds flying in a typical pattern presented a beautiful sight from the main venue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that in 11 years , after declaration of June 21 as IDY by the United Nations, 175 countries had adopted it. 'I am proud to see the visually challenged learning yoga through Braille. Yoga is for everyone beyond boundaries, age or ability'. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that the month-long Yogandhra campaign had engaged 2.17 crore participants across the State, creating several records. Emphasising the role of yoga for a healthier Andhra Pradesh, he appealed to the people to adopt it in their daily life. He advocated the inclusion of yoga in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga should guide the world from conflict to cooperation, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the whole world is going through unrest of some kind or the other and 'Yoga is the pause button' that humanity needs to breathe, balance and to become whole again. He was obviously referring to the growing stress and unrest and conflicts in different parts of the world. The Prime Minister led the celebrations at the 11th International Day of Yoga – 2025 (IDY-2025) on the Beach Road, in Visakhapatnam, on Saturday (June 21, 2025). Addressing the huge gathering, Mr. Modi remarked that in such times, yoga offers a pathway to peace. He appealed to the global community on the occasion of IDY-2025, to let the day mark the beginning for Yoga of humanity, where the inner peace becomes global policy. He called upon every nation to integrate yoga into their lifestyle and public policy. Yoga should guide the world from conflict to cooperation, and from stress to solutions. International Yoga Day LIVE updates The theme of this year's IDY: 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' reflects the truth that the health of every entity on the earth is interconnected. Human well-being depends on the health of the soil that produces our food, the rivers that supply water, and the animals that share our ecosystems and the plants that nourish us. He explained: 'Yoga teaches us that we are not isolated individuals but integral parts of nature. Initially, we learn to care for ourselves but gradually this care expands to our environment, society and the plant. In other words, yoga transitions individuals from me to we. This spirit of 'me to we' encapsulates the spirit of India, which forms the foundation of service, dedication and co-existence.' Highlighting the research efforts on the science of yoga going on across the world, the Prime Minister had a word of praise for the evidence-based research going on at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. Yoga has shown significant impact in the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders, as well as improving women's health and mental well-being. He said that through the National Ayush Mission, the message of yoga and wellness was being advanced across the country. Digital technology has played a significant role in this regard. Yoga awareness and its popularity was growing all over the country. The global popularity of the 'Heal in India' mantra, highlighting India's emergence as a leading destination for healing, was also growing. The Common Yoga Protocol has been brought out, and the Yoga Certification Board has trained over 6.5 lakh volunteers, and recognised over 130 institutions. The Prime Minister said that a 10-day yoga module was included in medical colleges as part of developing a holistic wellness ecosystem. Trained yoga teachers were being deployed across Ayushman Arogya Mandirs nationwide. Referring growing challenge of obesity across the world, Mr. Modi recalled that he had discussed the issue in the Mann Ki Baat programme, and had launched a challenge to reduced oil consumption by 10% in the daily diet. Reduction of oil usage, avoiding unhealthy diet and practising yoga should be the fitness mantra. He called upon all people to accept the challenge. 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' should become a global resolution, he concluded. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu commended the people's overwhelming response. He said that 22,122 tribal students set a Guinness World Record by performing mass Surya Namaskar in Vizag yesterday. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan also spoke.
