On the fifth International Yoga Day, Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit celebrated the Yoda Day at Raj Bhavan performing yoga.
He did yoga along with students of Anna University, Madras University, Sports University and Medical University, Central and State Police Personnel and Raj Bhavan employees.
International Yoga Day – “India’s Prescription Of Wellness To The World”
International Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June, annually hopes to spread awareness about the innumerable benefits of regular yoga practice to the world.
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‘International Yoga Day was celebrated successfully in Tamil Nadu. Yoga is not a religion; it is a way of living that aims towards a healthy mind in a healthy body.’
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The yogic asanas performed included Pada-Hastasana, Ardha Cakrasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Makarasana, Pavanamuktasana etc.
Similar events to celebrate the International Yoga Day were held across the state including institutions like Southern Railways, Chennai Port Trust, Indian Navy, Indian Bank and others.
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Yoga increases signals of a neuromodulator in the brain which improves learning, memory and reduces levels of inflammatory markers.
Importance of Yoga
Yogic exercises recharge the body with cosmic energy and facilitates:
Source: IANS
Practice Yoga To Improve Mind-Body Health
Yoga increases signals of a neuromodulator in the brain which improves learning, memory and reduces levels of inflammatory markers.
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Importance of Yoga
Yogic exercises recharge the body with cosmic energy and facilitates:
- Attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony
- Promotes self- healing
- Removes negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the body
- Enhances personal power
- Increases self-awareness
- Helps in attention, focus and concentration, especially important for children
- Reduces stress and tension in the physical body by activating the parasympathetic nervous system
Source: IANS
Yoga For Heart: International Day of Yoga
International Day of Yoga or World Yoga Day is observed every year on 21st June around the world with the primary aim to create awareness about the holistic benefits of practicing yoga. The theme for this year 2019 is 'Yoga For Heart.'
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