ITANAGAR, Jun 20: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have greeted the people of the State on the occasion of 7th International Day of Yoga observed every year on June 21.
In his message the Governor said the International Day of Yoga has inspired millions of people all over the globe to practice Yoga - a precious health gift of Ancient Indian seers to mankind. He said that the 7th IDY with the theme ‘Yoga for well-being’ has the good omen to coincide with solstice, the longest day of the year.
The Governor said that Bhagwad Gita narrates Yoga as, ‘Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam’, which very aptly means ‘Yoga brings excellence in whatever you do’. The art of practicing Yoga keeps the mind steady, both in times of adversity and prosperity and brings about positivity in thought, speech and action. Yoga is a time tested regimen and it helps manage stress, anxiety and depression, he said.
The Governor said that due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, people all over the world have to endure lockdowns and movement restrictions. He appealed to everyone to practice Yoga regularly to counter ill effects of COVID-19 Pandemic. He also urged all Arunachalis to follow COVID appropriate behaviour.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu in his message said “The Covid-19 plight is not just a physical crisis, it has also left lasting impacts on mental health, with many left in psychological suffering, depression, and anxiety dealing with the pandemic-necessitated restrictions and loss. Yoga can come to the help of people dealing with such crises, since its practice is to promote both physical and mental health.”
Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to unite or integrate’, yoga is a 5,000-year-old Indian bodyof knowledge. Yoga is all about harmonizing the body with the mind and breath through various means.
Khandu expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for proposing the idea for  UN-mandated International Day of Yoga during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014.
In his speech, Modi ji called Yoga an “invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition” and called for the “harmony between man and nature” through Yoga. This initiative was backed by as many as 177 nations, the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA Resolution of such nature.
“Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year International Yoga Day will be observed at home through digital media all over the world. Let’s all join the Yoga Day celebrations virtually on June 21,” Khandu appealed.

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