India, along with 190 countries across the world, celebrated 7th International Yoga Day on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on this occasion. Extolling the many benefits of yoga, PM Modi said the ancient Indian practice had seen immense uptake in all corners of the globe, as it not only improved physical health but was also good for mental health. The prime minister called yoga a ‘ray of hope’ amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.