In pics | International Yoga Day celebrations across the world

On the International Day of Yoga, yoga enthusiasts from all over the world participate actively and perform yoga asanas. In India as well, many yoga centres and government authorities organised Yoga Day on Wednesday, June 21. In one such Yoga Day celebration at the Prany Camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur, a canine member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was seen performing yoga asanas and captured the hearts of netizens.

The dog was seen positioning himself in front of personnel of the paramilitary force participating in the Yoga Day event. A video circulated on social media shows the dog wagging his tail, rolling on the ground and apparently attempting to be performing yoga just like everyone else presents there.&nbsp;

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The deputy commandant of Indo-Tibetan border police, Gaurav Shah said that since the canine members also work under stress like any other police personnel, thus they are also included in yoga sessions.&nbsp;

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Shah said that since dogs are part of the law and order duty, they are also included in all mandatory physical activities like yoga sessions, in order to keep them agile and fit.&nbsp;

“The canine members also work under stress like other police personnel thus every time when we perform yoga, we involve them. The dogs are used in law and order duty, so we involve them in our yoga schedule, “ Deputy Commandant Shah said while talking to ANI.&nbsp;

<h2>Netizens react&nbsp;to canine member’s yoga session</h2>

The video was shared on June 21 and since being posted, it has been viewed over 21,000 times. Netizens went gaga over this video and posted several comments. One person wrote “This cute”, and the other person added, “Dog is saying, ‘yoga is for you lazy humans, my body works differently, stop this nonsense with me’ “.&nbsp;

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International Yoga Day was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. Since then, yoga has gained immense popularity worldwide.&nbsp;

It is the ninth year since the UN recognised June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a resolution in 2014. This year, the theme of the Yoga Day is ‘Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutukbakam’ which translates to ‘Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of One World- One Family’.&nbsp;

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On the International Day of Yoga, yoga enthusiasts from all over the world participate actively and perform yoga asanas. In India as well, many yoga centres and government authorities organised Yoga Day on Wednesday, June 21.

On the International Day of Yoga, yoga enthusiasts from all over the world participate actively and perform yoga asanas. In India as well, many yoga centres and government authorities organised Yoga Day on Wednesday, June 21. In one such Yoga Day celebration at the Prany Camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur, a canine member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was seen performing yoga asanas and captured the hearts of netizens. The dog was seen positioning himself in front of personnel of the paramilitary force participating in the Yoga Day event. A video circulated on social media shows the dog wagging his tail, rolling on the ground and apparently attempting to be performing yoga just like everyone else presents there. #WATCH | Canine member of the dog unit of ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) along with ITBP personnel performs Yoga at Pranu Camp in Udhampur, J&K#9thInternationalYogaDay pic.twitter.com/Emz1ixjt0X — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023 × The deputy commandant of Indo-Tibetan border police, Gaurav Shah said that since the canine members also work under stress like any other police personnel, thus they are also included in yoga sessions. Also Read | In a big relief, after five decades, govt allows repair, renovation of houseboats in Kashmir Valley Shah said that since dogs are part of the law and order duty, they are also included in all mandatory physical activities like yoga sessions, in order to keep them agile and fit. “The canine members also work under stress like other police personnel thus every time when we perform yoga, we involve them. The dogs are used in law and order duty, so we involve them in our yoga schedule, “ Deputy Commandant Shah said while talking to ANI. Netizens react to canine member’s yoga session The video was shared on June 21 and since being posted, it has been viewed over 21,000 times. Netizens went gaga over this video and posted several comments. One person wrote “This cute”, and the other person added, “Dog is saying, ‘yoga is for you lazy humans, my body works differently, stop this nonsense with me’ “. Also Read | Watch: Indian Army's amphibious warriors perform underwater Yoga International Yoga Day was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. Since then, yoga has gained immense popularity worldwide. It is the ninth year since the UN recognised June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a resolution in 2014. This year, the theme of the Yoga Day is ‘Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutukbakam’ which translates to ‘Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of One World- One Family’. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking yoga to the world, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the ancient Indian practice has become ambassador of the country's culture around the globe.

Shah praised Modi's efforts towards promoting Yoga and said it was due to the prime minister's initiatives that yoga has got international recognition and June 21 is now celebrated as the International Day of Yoga.

Addressing state-level yoga day celebrations organised by the Haryana government here, Shah said on December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the 'International Day of Yoga', months after Prime Minister Modi proposed the idea.

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21 to raise global awareness about the benefits of the ancient Indian practice.

"Modi ji has helped take yoga to the world. It has also helped promote our culture. Yoga today has become ambassador of our culture to the world and has helped attract millions across the world to our culture... It has played a key role in promoting our culture," Shah said.

Without naming anyone, Shah said there are some who point fingers by saying what will be gained by doing yoga for a day. 
 
"I want to humbly tell those pointing fingers that today, on this occasion, in 200 nations crores of people who are doing yoga will help inspire millions of children, who will take a pledge to connect yoga with their life," he said.

He said in the past when India was under foreign rule including by the Britishers, yoga was restricted to saints and seers. 
 
Shah said that later many people made their contributions to promote yoga, but international recognition came only in 2014.

"Several people held different programmes and contributed to revive yoga. But it gained recognition at the world level when country witnessed a big change in 2014 when people decided to elect Narendra Modi as the prime minister. Addressing the UN General Assembly on December 11, 2014, Modi presented our heritage before the world," the Union home minister said.

"Within 70 days of putting the proposal of observing June 21 as Yoga day, 177 countries accepted it. As a result of it, the whole world is celebrating International Yoga Day," he said.

Shah said in western nations and at other places a patent is registered for any invention, but yoga, he added, was India's gift to the world and it was for the welfare and well-being of the entire world.

Shah also expressed gratitude to saints and seers as also to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Ramdev for popularising this ancient Indian practice. 
 
Expressing happiness on a large number of people taking to yoga, the home minister said he is surprised to see a gathering of 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh attending early morning yoga camps of Ramdev.

"I want to express gratitude and thank all those who have helped promote yoga and make it as a revolution," he said.&nbsp;He congratulated the Manohar Lal Khattar government for setting up a Yoga Council in the state.

Shah highlighted the benefits of the ancient Indian practice for overall well-being, saying yoga keeps body and mind healthy.&nbsp;Yoga is showing the world the way towards a healthy life, he said. ?&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

"Yoga is the symbol of India's ancient history and diversity which is showing the world the way towards a healthy life," he tweeted after the event.

Earlier, Chief Minister Khattar touched upon steps taken by the Modi government and his own dispensation for promotion of yoga.&nbsp;He said yoga day celebrations were held at 80 places in Haryana.

On the occasion, Shah, Khattar and others performed various yoga 'asanas' including 'Kapal Bhati', 'Anulom Vilom' and 'Bhramari Pranayama'.

Among others who were present on the occasion included Haryana ministers Anil Vij, Manish Grover, senior BJP leader Anil Jain, BJP MP from Rohtak, Arvind Sharma and state BJP chief Subhash Barala.&nbsp;

Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking yoga to the world, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the ancient Indian practice has become ambassador of the country's culture around the globe.

Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking yoga to the world, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the ancient Indian practice has become ambassador of the country's culture around the globe. Shah praised Modi's efforts towards promoting Yoga and said it was due to the prime minister's initiatives that yoga has got international recognition and June 21 is now celebrated as the International Day of Yoga. Addressing state-level yoga day celebrations organised by the Haryana government here, Shah said on December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the 'International Day of Yoga', months after Prime Minister Modi proposed the idea. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21 to raise global awareness about the benefits of the ancient Indian practice. "Modi ji has helped take yoga to the world. It has also helped promote our culture. Yoga today has become ambassador of our culture to the world and has helped attract millions across the world to our culture... It has played a key role in promoting our culture," Shah said. Without naming anyone, Shah said there are some who point fingers by saying what will be gained by doing yoga for a day. "I want to humbly tell those pointing fingers that today, on this occasion, in 200 nations crores of people who are doing yoga will help inspire millions of children, who will take a pledge to connect yoga with their life," he said. He said in the past when India was under foreign rule including by the Britishers, yoga was restricted to saints and seers. Shah said that later many people made their contributions to promote yoga, but international recognition came only in 2014. "Several people held different programmes and contributed to revive yoga. But it gained recognition at the world level when country witnessed a big change in 2014 when people decided to elect Narendra Modi as the prime minister. Addressing the UN General Assembly on December 11, 2014, Modi presented our heritage before the world," the Union home minister said. "Within 70 days of putting the proposal of observing June 21 as Yoga day, 177 countries accepted it. As a result of it, the whole world is celebrating International Yoga Day," he said. Shah said in western nations and at other places a patent is registered for any invention, but yoga, he added, was India's gift to the world and it was for the welfare and well-being of the entire world. Shah also expressed gratitude to saints and seers as also to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Ramdev for popularising this ancient Indian practice. Expressing happiness on a large number of people taking to yoga, the home minister said he is surprised to see a gathering of 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh attending early morning yoga camps of Ramdev. "I want to express gratitude and thank all those who have helped promote yoga and make it as a revolution," he said. He congratulated the Manohar Lal Khattar government for setting up a Yoga Council in the state. Shah highlighted the benefits of the ancient Indian practice for overall well-being, saying yoga keeps body and mind healthy. Yoga is showing the world the way towards a healthy life, he said. ? "Yoga is the symbol of India's ancient history and diversity which is showing the world the way towards a healthy life," he tweeted after the event. Earlier, Chief Minister Khattar touched upon steps taken by the Modi government and his own dispensation for promotion of yoga. He said yoga day celebrations were held at 80 places in Haryana. On the occasion, Shah, Khattar and others performed various yoga 'asanas' including 'Kapal Bhati', 'Anulom Vilom' and 'Bhramari Pranayama'. Among others who were present on the occasion included Haryana ministers Anil Vij, Manish Grover, senior BJP leader Anil Jain, BJP MP from Rohtak, Arvind Sharma and state BJP chief Subhash Barala.

Amit Shah credits PM Narendra Modi for taking yoga to the world