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Yoga plays important role in today's fast-paced life: Himachal governor
'Yoga, a gift from our ancient sages, is recognised globally today. On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative, the United Nations declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga,' Shukla said.
To mark the occasion, the governor performed yoga with students at the Raj Bhawan and recalled that Himachal Pradesh is the land of Devi Parvati, who, according to mythology, practised 'Yog Kriyas' to attain Lord Shiva.
Shimla, June 21 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday said yoga purifies both body and mind and plays an important role in boosting health, spirituality and human connection in today's fast-paced life. Marking the 11th International Day of Yoga, Shukla said while devotees from across the country visit 'Devbhoomi' Himachal Pradesh, it is unfortunate that a section of the state's youth is taking to drugs, a menace that can be eradicated by using yoga as an effective tool.
A large number of students, locals, officials, and political leaders performed yoga at multiple locations across the state on Saturday to celebrate Yoga Day.
Former Union minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur termed yoga a complete way of life, and urged people to adopt yoga for better physical and mental health.
After performing yoga at Bhoranj in Hamirpur district, Thakur said that in today's world, adopting yoga is important to maintain physical, mental and economic balance.
A video of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performing yoga at his home was also released by the Information and Public Relations Department.
Yoga was also performed at the Army Training Command, Institute of Advance Studies, and the Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, and at the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang. PTI BPL ARI
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