International Yoga Day

International Yoga DayInternational Day of Yoga will be observed worldwide on the 21st of June. The theme for the International Day of Yoga this year is Yoga for Wellbeing. COVID pandemic continues to affect the lives and livelihoods of people the world over. The importance of Yoga in promoting the holistic health of people is very relevant at such a time. AIR correspondent takes a look at the benefits of doing Yoga.

Yoga is more than just a physical activity. It is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that has many benefits. Regular practice helps a person improve flexibility, bone health, build muscle strength, increase blood flow, and lower blood pressure.

Breathing exercises in Yoga such as Pranayama helps a person relieve stress and anxiety. Yoga improves immunity and also aids in weight loss. Regular practice of yoga helps people maintain a stress-free, balanced healthy lifestyle which is the need of the hour. Talking exclusively to AIR News, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of Ministry of Ayush said Yoga is an integral part of COVID treatment.

Vishal Sharma
Vishal Sharma

Vishal is a technology enthusiast with journalistic leanings. He was one of the first bloggers in India, coming online in 1994, even before the internet was available on a widespread basis in India. Vishal is a cybersecurity consultant working as an independent contractor for Google. A journalist with a career spanning over 20 years, he has worked for several national English dailies including The Pioneer, Indian Express, Business Standard, and more. He has also worked for Indo-American Times, and India Monthly magazine, based in the United States of America. Besides being on the editorial board of Vijayupadhyay.com, he also publishes Indian Talent Magazine, an internationally acclaimed talent promotion publication. He has extensive experience in corporate branding, online publishing, and advertising. He started Vikirna Mediatek in 2018 with a vision to bring affordable technology solutions to the common masses of an India which is fast becoming Digital, walking on the path that was heralded by the late Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and forwarded by the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

By Vishal Sharma

Vishal is a technology enthusiast with journalistic leanings. He was one of the first bloggers in India, coming online in 1994, even before the internet was available on a widespread basis in India. Vishal is a cybersecurity consultant working as an independent contractor for Google. A journalist with a career spanning over 20 years, he has worked for several national English dailies including The Pioneer, Indian Express, Business Standard, and more. He has also worked for Indo-American Times, and India Monthly magazine, based in the United States of America. Besides being on the editorial board of Vijayupadhyay.com, he also publishes Indian Talent Magazine, an internationally acclaimed talent promotion publication. He has extensive experience in corporate branding, online publishing, and advertising. He started Vikirna Mediatek in 2018 with a vision to bring affordable technology solutions to the common masses of an India which is fast becoming Digital, walking on the path that was heralded by the late Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and forwarded by the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.