"Yoga guides us toward public welfare": UP CM Yogi performs Yoga in Gorakhpur on 11th International Yoga Day

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries performed Yoga in Gorakhpur on Saturday on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day.
He welcomed everyone and said that Yoga Day is being celebrated not only in the country but also around the world. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making yoga popular globally.
While addressing the public, Yogi Adityanath said, 'Today, Yoga Day is being celebrated in Gorakhpur. The local minister, MPs, other public representatives, and all the brothers and sisters here are participating. I welcome everyone. This program is happening not just here, but across the country and the world. In Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is spreading the message of yoga. On the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day, I send my warm wishes to everyone.'
'Yoga has been part of our culture since ancient times. Good health helps us fulfil our goals, and yoga helps us grow spiritually too. It's a tradition passed down by our sages through the Vedas, Puranas, and other ancient texts,' he added.
Yogi said that yoga builds spiritual strength and is India's gift to the world. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for getting global recognition for yoga
He also wished everyone good health and happiness on the occasion.
'Spiritual strength comes through the body and yoga. India has gifted this practice to the world. Earlier, people in other countries tried to patent different yoga poses as their own, and we were losing our heritage. However, Prime Minister Modi gave yoga global recognition through the United Nations. Thanks to his efforts, we are now celebrating the 11th International Yoga Day. Yoga guides us toward public welfare. I wish everyone good health and happiness on this Yoga Day,' he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, hailing yoga as a gift 'beyond age' that transcends all boundaries and unites humanity in 'health and harmony.'
'The event took place against the scenic backdrop of the Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebrations.
The 11th International Day of Yoga saw widespread participation across states. (ANI)

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