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News18
9 hours ago
- Health
- News18
70-Year-Old Tamil Nadu Governor Completes 51 Push-Ups At Yoga Day Event, Wows Crowd
Last Updated: The 73-year-old Governor also shared tips on maintaining the correct posture during push-ups during Yoga Day celebrations. As India celebrates 11th International Yoga Day, Tamil Nadu Governor Ravindra Narayana Ravi on Saturday was seen completing 51 push-ups at an event organised by Velammal Educational Trust in Madurai. The 73-year-old Governor also shared tips on maintaining the correct posture during push-ups during Yoga Day celebrations. Thousands of people gathered at the event were left stunned when the Governor showcased his fitness level and swiftly completed more than 50 push-ups at the Velammal Educational Institution in Madurai. Deliberately ditching the traditional formal attire, the Governor was seen wearing a tracksuit and vest, embracing the spirit of the day. Drawing on his Indian Police Service (IPS) training background, he executed each yoga asana with precision and poise. The 73-year-old governor participated along with 10,000 students and stood out as an example of fitness. The spectators were amazed wondering if the man in front of them was really over 70 years of age. RN Ravi's performance stands as a testament to the timeless benefits of regular yoga practice and serves as a living example to the phrase 'age is just a number." First Published: June 21, 2025, 14:28 IST
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performs asanas along with more than 10,000 students in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performed yoga asanas in the presence of around 10,000 students on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day at Velammal Global School in Madurai on Saturday (June 21, 2025.) The event began at around 8 a.m. at Usain Bolt ground of the school. Mr. Ravi told the students about the importance of practising yoga asanas. He said 10 years ago, in 2015, India gave the gift to the world and the United Nations had accepted it. 'Every year the number of participants all over the world has been increasing,' he said. International Yoga Day LIVE updates: Yoga teaches us we are not isolated individuals but integral parts of nature: PM Modi 'Yoga transcends religion, region and language and is universal. June 21, the day of summer solstice, was chosen as International Yoga Day as the Sun god is the source of all energy to Earth and it was the longest day,' he said. 'On India's advice, the International community accepted this day as the International Yoga Day. Yoga originated with Lord Shiva, the Aadhi guru and the Aadhi yogi and was codified by Rishi Patanjali,' he said. He told the students that yoga was the most effective key to good health, physical health as well as mental health. He advised them to dream big and told them that they were like the seeds of a banyan tree which will grow into a mammoth tree. Mr. Ravi said that in their journey and the growth, yoga will be the most powerful and reliable ally. 25,000 tribal students perform 108 Surya Namaskarams in 108 minutes in Vizag Chairman of Velammal Educational Trust M.V Muthuramalingam said when he was suffering from health issues he was advised to practise yoga. He advised the students to regularly practise yoga asanas. The event was organised with the main aim of promoting physical fitness, mental health and wellness among the students and the public, and to create awareness about yoga. The programme was also being held to showcase India's traditional education system and culture.
