<p>It may sound bizarre to consume alcohol while performing asanas, but the participants at a yoga session in Denmark seem to have indulged in beer, as a video on social media shows. While none of us would believe that alcohol and yoga could be mixed, in the video that has now gone viral, the practitioners at the Copenhagen gathering are seen sipping beer while performing yoga.</p>

<p>News agency AFP recently shared a clip of the yoga session and it stirred a debate on the internet. The video shows around 100 people performing yoga by the Copenhagen harbour. What left us spellbound was their unique approach to yoga as they held a can of beer while doing different asanas. The participants were carrying “cans of crisp, cold, refreshing beer” in their hands. They were also sipping beer amid the exercise.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">VIDEO: Around 100 people gather to perform yoga by the Copenhagen harbour - cans of crisp, cold, refreshing beer in hand. The booze-fuelled class has been open for four years, and appears popular with its practitioners. <a href="https://t.co/zM2kAlM9jg">pic.twitter.com/zM2kAlM9jg</a></p>
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<p>“Around 100 people gather to perform yoga by the Copenhagen harbour — cans of crisp, cold, refreshing beer in hand. The booze-fuelled class has been open for four years, and appears popular with its practitioners,” read the caption of the video.</p>

<p>In the video, Anne Lund, a yoga instructor, can be seen saying that she wants people to feel good and it is a bit different from what others do. “I want people to feel good, laugh and have a nice experience. It’s totally basic yoga exercises. We drink sometimes during the exercise, sometimes in between. And hopefully it’s a bit funny and a bit different. People get to go from it with a smile and feel maybe they can feel something in their body they haven’t done before,” she said.</p>

<p>As the video proceeds, we can also hear Jacob, a yoga practitioner, saying the session was free and that too, with beer which led him to take part in the event. He said, “Some of my friends told me about this little quirky event, down here. It was free and there was beer and then why not, I just showed up! It was so amazing just sitting here in the sun and getting a little bit of exercise while drinking a beer, it couldn’t be better.”</p>

<p>The viral video quickly grabbed the attention of the users and amassed over 80K views. Netizens were quick enough to react to the video. The internet appeared divided as some of them appreciated the initiative while many others criticised for maligning yoga.</p>

<p>“One of the many degradations in the EU!” wrote a user.</p>

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<p>Another user called the practice a mockery of ancient wisdom. He wrote, “What a mockery of the ancient wisdom of Yoga. The West needs to learn about culture since they have none of their own! Neanderthals!”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a mockery of the ancient wisdom of Yoga.<br />
The West needs to learn about culture since they have none of their own!<br />
Neanderthals!</p>
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<p>However, few others found the video “great.”</p>

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<p>Reportedly, the concept of performing the asanas while drinking beer was introduced in 2013 by the Americans.</p>

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It may sound bizarre to consume alcohol while performing asanas, but the participants at a yoga session in Denmark seem to have indulged in beer, as a video on social media shows.

It may sound bizarre to consume alcohol while performing asanas, but the participants at a yoga session in Denmark seem to have indulged in beer, as a video on social media shows. While none of us would believe that alcohol and yoga could be mixed, in the video that has now gone viral, the practitioners at the Copenhagen gathering are seen sipping beer while performing yoga. News agency AFP recently shared a clip of the yoga session and it stirred a debate on the internet. The video shows around 100 people performing yoga by the Copenhagen harbour. What left us spellbound was their unique approach to yoga as they held a can of beer while doing different asanas. The participants were carrying “cans of crisp, cold, refreshing beer” in their hands. They were also sipping beer amid the exercise. VIDEO: Around 100 people gather to perform yoga by the Copenhagen harbour - cans of crisp, cold, refreshing beer in hand. The booze-fuelled class has been open for four years, and appears popular with its practitioners. pic.twitter.com/zM2kAlM9jg — AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 2, 2023 × “Around 100 people gather to perform yoga by the Copenhagen harbour — cans of crisp, cold, refreshing beer in hand. The booze-fuelled class has been open for four years, and appears popular with its practitioners,” read the caption of the video. In the video, Anne Lund, a yoga instructor, can be seen saying that she wants people to feel good and it is a bit different from what others do. “I want people to feel good, laugh and have a nice experience. It’s totally basic yoga exercises. We drink sometimes during the exercise, sometimes in between. And hopefully it’s a bit funny and a bit different. People get to go from it with a smile and feel maybe they can feel something in their body they haven’t done before,” she said. As the video proceeds, we can also hear Jacob, a yoga practitioner, saying the session was free and that too, with beer which led him to take part in the event. He said, “Some of my friends told me about this little quirky event, down here. It was free and there was beer and then why not, I just showed up! It was so amazing just sitting here in the sun and getting a little bit of exercise while drinking a beer, it couldn’t be better.” The viral video quickly grabbed the attention of the users and amassed over 80K views. Netizens were quick enough to react to the video. The internet appeared divided as some of them appreciated the initiative while many others criticised for maligning yoga. “One of the many degradations in the EU!” wrote a user. One of the many degradations in the EU! — Umesh (@cdrumesh) June 3, 2023 × Another user called the practice a mockery of ancient wisdom. He wrote, “What a mockery of the ancient wisdom of Yoga. The West needs to learn about culture since they have none of their own! Neanderthals!” What a mockery of the ancient wisdom of Yoga. The West needs to learn about culture since they have none of their own! Neanderthals! — J’accuse (@moi_artiste) June 2, 2023 × However, few others found the video “great.” Great! 👍 — Just_Anybody (@GiJoe1718) June 2, 2023 × Reportedly, the concept of performing the asanas while drinking beer was introduced in 2013 by the Americans. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>At this year&#39;s International Yoga Day celebrations here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas.</p>

<p>At least 300 Muslim men and women under the banner of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch will be among the 55,000-strong participants at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan.</p>

<p>&quot;More than 1,000 Muslims had contacted us about participating in the International Yoga Day celebrations, but at least 300 have confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be observing roza, while performing yoga.</p>

<p>&quot;In fact most of them are likely to arrive to the programme venue after Sehri (pre-dawn meal),&quot; Mahiraj Dhwaj Singh, national co-convenor (organisation) of Muslim Rashtriya Manch for UP and Uttarakhand, told PTI.</p>

<p>Azam Khan, the national president of Shriram Mandir Nirman Muslim Karsevak Manch, will also be performing yoga while fasting.<br />
&quot;I will be participating in the third International Yoga Day celebrations and performing various yoga asanas (postures),&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Singh said a request seeking a separate area for the Muslims participants will be made to the organisers.</p>

<p>Mohsin Raza, minister of state for Muslim Waqf and Haj, when contacted, said, &quot;I will also participate and perform yoga while observing roza. Both yoga and roza are good for one&#39;s health.&quot;</p>

<p>Raees Khan, the UP and Uttarakhand in-charge of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, informed that the manch is trying to ensure attendance of at least 1,000 Muslim yoga enthusiasts at Modi&#39;s programme.</p>

<p>&quot;So far 300 have already confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be rozadars. Since 15 days, the participants have been practicing different aasans and postures,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Member of UP unit of BJP Iqbal Haidar, who also heads a brotherhood committee of Muslims and had pledged to build Ram temple in Ayodhya, said, &quot;I will be fasting, but at the same time participate in the Yoga Day celebrations. Yoga and roza are two different entities, and there should be no confusion in this regard. There should also be no difficulty or restriction on the participation of a rozedar in yoga programmes.&quot;</p>

<p>For convenience of ordinary citizens, LED screens will be installed at different parks in Lucknow, so that visitors could also participate simultaneously. Directions have already been issued to hold a 28-day workshop for the participants prior to the International Yoga Day.</p>

<p>The main programme would be the mass yoga demonstration from 7.00 am to 8.00 am, which will adhere to Common Yoga Protocol. Other events would include yoga fests, seminars, workshops, musical and cultural programmes.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas

At this year's International Yoga Day celebrations here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas. At least 300 Muslim men and women under the banner of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch will be among the 55,000-strong participants at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan. "More than 1,000 Muslims had contacted us about participating in the International Yoga Day celebrations, but at least 300 have confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be observing roza, while performing yoga. "In fact most of them are likely to arrive to the programme venue after Sehri (pre-dawn meal)," Mahiraj Dhwaj Singh, national co-convenor (organisation) of Muslim Rashtriya Manch for UP and Uttarakhand, told PTI. Azam Khan, the national president of Shriram Mandir Nirman Muslim Karsevak Manch, will also be performing yoga while fasting. "I will be participating in the third International Yoga Day celebrations and performing various yoga asanas (postures)," he said. Singh said a request seeking a separate area for the Muslims participants will be made to the organisers. Mohsin Raza, minister of state for Muslim Waqf and Haj, when contacted, said, "I will also participate and perform yoga while observing roza. Both yoga and roza are good for one's health." Raees Khan, the UP and Uttarakhand in-charge of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, informed that the manch is trying to ensure attendance of at least 1,000 Muslim yoga enthusiasts at Modi's programme. "So far 300 have already confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be rozadars. Since 15 days, the participants have been practicing different aasans and postures," he said. Member of UP unit of BJP Iqbal Haidar, who also heads a brotherhood committee of Muslims and had pledged to build Ram temple in Ayodhya, said, "I will be fasting, but at the same time participate in the Yoga Day celebrations. Yoga and roza are two different entities, and there should be no confusion in this regard. There should also be no difficulty or restriction on the participation of a rozedar in yoga programmes." For convenience of ordinary citizens, LED screens will be installed at different parks in Lucknow, so that visitors could also participate simultaneously. Directions have already been issued to hold a 28-day workshop for the participants prior to the International Yoga Day. The main programme would be the mass yoga demonstration from 7.00 am to 8.00 am, which will adhere to Common Yoga Protocol. Other events would include yoga fests, seminars, workshops, musical and cultural programmes. (PTI)

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