More than one crore people performed surya namaskar globally: Govt

January 14, 2022 19:43

The ayush ministry observed surya mamaskar for vitality on Friday in which more than one crore people from across the world, including India, performed the yoga asanas to keep themselves safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement said.

The programme was launched virtually by Union ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal and MoS for ayush Munjapara Mahendrabhai as part of the Azadi ka amrit mahotsav celebrations.

In his inaugural address, the Union minister said that sun worship is done through surya namaskar to improve physical and mental well-being.

Under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga and surya namaskar are being promoted for the health of mankind, the minister said, according to the statement.

Munjapara said that research on surya namaskar has demonstrated that the exercise builds immunity and keeps the body fit.

On this occasion, Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev and many other notable personalities joined the programme. -- PTI

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