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The Print
a day ago
- Health
- The Print
Studies show yoga supports management of diabetes, cancer recovery, says Ayush Minister
He made the remarks at 'Yoga Connect', an event organised by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), Ministry of Ayush, in the countdown to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. He emphasised yoga's relevance in skill development and employment, calling it a 'driving force behind the 'global yoga kranti (revolution)' and India's leadership in the wellness sector. New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) Studies show that yoga supports the management of diabetes, heart health, cancer recovery and elderly care, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Saturday. Focused on the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' the event drew over 1,000 participants, including distinguished yoga gurus, health professionals, scientists, policy makers, entrepreneurs, influencers, and institutional representatives from India and abroad in a hybrid format. A survey report was also released at the event, highlighting the assessment of the impact of a decade of IDY. Addressing the gathering, Jadhav emphasised yoga's relevance in skill development and employment, calling it a 'driving force behind the 'global yoga kranti' and India's leadership in the wellness sector.' Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who was also at the event, stated that Yoga Connect is a call to embrace yoga not as an activity but as a lifestyle. Speaking on the occasion, Yoga guru Swami Ramdev said, 'Today, nearly 2 billion people across 200 countries are practising yoga. We are hopeful that in the next five years, this number will rise to 5 billion.' PTI PLB AMJ AMJ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
‘Yoga Connect' summit begins today in New Delhi
New Delhi: As a curtain-raiser to the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Ministry of Ayush is hosting a prestigious global summit titled 'Yoga Connect' on Saturday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Organised in a hybrid format, the event aims to unite influential voices from the world of yoga and holistic wellness to share ideas, research, and innovations. The summit, coordinated by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), has attracted participation from internationally renowned yoga masters and wellness leaders. Prominent figures such as Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Bikkhu Sanghasena, Bharath Bhushan, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna are expected to share their insights during the sessions. According to the Ministry of Ayush, more than 1,000 participants are attending the event in person, while a large virtual audience is joining from around the globe. Delegates include yoga practitioners, researchers, health professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and wellness advocates from countries like the US, United Kingdom, South Korea, and Bahrain, among others. The summit is part of a series of build-up events leading to the International Day of Yoga on June 21, which will feature over one lakh coordinated yoga sessions across India and abroad. These events, based on a common yoga protocol, will take place simultaneously from 6:30 AM to 7:40 AM highlighting the 2025 theme: 'One Earth, One Health.' Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the main International Day of Yoga celebration this year will be hosted in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the event. Over 65,000 organisations from across India have registered to participate in this nationwide wellness movement, now recognised as one of the largest global health initiatives. Representatives from around 40 countries are expected to attend the Visakhapatnam event, underlining the growing international stature of the Yoga Day celebrations. In the national Capital, Delhi will mark the day with yoga events at 111 iconic locations, including Red Fort, Kartavya Path, and Lodhi Garden. Since being officially recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, the International Day of Yoga has grown into a global celebration of India's ancient tradition that promotes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Yoga Connect Summit, International Day of Yoga 2025, Ministry of Ayush, Global Wellness Summit, One Earth One Health, Vigyan Bhawan Delhi
