Surya Namaskar dropped from asanas for June 21 yoga day

June 09, 2015 10:57

Times of India reports: The Centre has decided to drop 'Surya Namaskar' from 'asanas' to be performed by people across the country to commemorate 'International Day of Yoga' on June 21.

The trimming of the drill is aimed at catering to the sensibilities of the minorities in the wake of opposition from Muslim groups.

Launching a nationwide campaign against making what it dubbed "Hindu religious practices" compulsory in educational institutions, the All India Muslim Personal Board had demanded that the order making Surya Namaskar compulsory in schools be also cancelled.

Surya Namaskar, a yogic practice for comprehensive development of the body, is considered a crucial component for improvement of holistic health.

Earlier in April, the government had come under attack on the use of "Aum", a chant, while issuing a common protocol for celebration of the International Yoga Day.

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