Guess what is on top of Narendra Modi’s mind today? Yoga it is

Our dear Prime Minister’s love for social networking website is world-known. To make any new announcement, a new call to the nation, or a new launch in the country, he makes it from these platforms. And guess, what is he busy doing on Twitter and Facebook today? Calling on people to turn the first International Yoga Day event, to be held on June 21, into a mass movement.

And for this, he has shared posts enlisting benefits of yoga and videos showing various asanas.

He first announced his love for Yoga to the world during his first speech at United Nations General Assembly in September last year and had advocated for a day dedicated to yoga. Following this, the UN had declared June 21 as International Yoga Day.

"Yoga can contribute to resilience against non-communicable diseases. Yoga can bring communities together in an inclusive manner that generates respect," U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had said in a statement.

Modi, who is a yoga practitioner himself, called on people to take up yoga and practice breathing exercises as well.

“Friends, 21st June…I am sure you remember. The first ever International Day of Yoga will be observed on that day. The entire global community has come together in support of celebrating this day. Now, that strong support has also turned into immense enthusiasm. I am seeing several people and organisations across the world are working towards making the first ever International Day of Yoga a memorable event. Together let us make Yoga a mass movement connecting people, strengthening the bonds of humanity” Modi wrote on Facebook.

Modi added that he would be sharing a post every day, covering various aspects of yoga.

It is also speculated that Modi will himself perform yoga asanas at a public event on June 21 in New Delhi and may be joined by several ministers from his cabinet.

As a part of his yoga drive, Modi in November had also introduced a new ministry AAYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy).

Toeing on the same lines, many states and departments also introduced yoga for officials and schoolchildren for overall development of mind, body and soul.

Here are the videos shared by Modi on Twitter.

Loosening exercises are important before commencing Asanas & Pranayam. They help increase micro-circulation #YogaDay https://t.co/zbH54UAjSp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2015

A wonderful & soulful prayer. #YogaDay https://t.co/Hw5qkDK0Me

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 1, 2015

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