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International Yoga Day Celebrated in Tamil Nadu

by Hannah Joy on Jun 22 2019 10:40 AM

International Yoga Day Celebrated in Tamil Nadu
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.

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.

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
The aspirant feels rejuvenated and energized. Thus, yoga bestows upon every aspirant the powers to control body and mind.



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Source-IANS


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