
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline that has been practised on India for thousands of years. The word ‘Yoga’ is a Sanskrit word that means “to link” or “to merge” the union of body and mind.

The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Yoga Day tweeted greeting everyone and encouraged people to incorporate yoga in their daily lives and reap its advantages. He also said that Yoga is India’s gift to humanity. (Image courtesy: rashtrapatibhvn/Twitter)

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his two days visit to Karnataka will take part in Mass Yoga Demonstration at Mysore Palace ground in Mysuru to commemorate the eightth International Day of Yoga. (Image courtesy: narendramodi/Twitter)

National Cadet Corps (NCC) 19th battalion cadets practice Yoga as part of the International Day of Yoga celebrations, at AMC ground, in Lucknow.

The Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh posted pictures on twitter while practicing Yoga. He said that ‘Yoga’ is an integral part of his life and wished everyone a good health on the International Yoga Day. (Image courtesy: rajnathsingh/Twitter)

Yoga practitioners doing 'Laughing yoga' ahead of the International Yoga day at a park in Amritsar.
Laughing yoga is a popular movement and breathing activity that aims at cultivating joy, bringing out your inner child and letting go of all stress and daily tensions.

Dr. S. Jaishankar uploaded a video on his twitter account practicing Yoga at Purana Quila in Delhi with crowd. (Image courtesy: DrSJaishankar/Twitter)

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister of India participated for the International Yoga day at the iconic Jantar Mantar in Delhi with crowd. (Image courtesy: nsitharaman/Twitter)