EAM S Jaishankar, performs Yoga Asanas on the occasion of International Yoga Day

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New Delhi, June 21, 2025 (ANI): On the occasion of International Yoga Day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a yoga session and performed various yoga asanas. The event highlighted the global appeal of yoga as a tool for physical and mental well-being. The minister emphasized the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life and its role in promoting global harmony and health.

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00:00I extend a very warm welcome to the distinguished heads of missions and thank you for joining us this morning.

00:07Excellencies, we are honored to have you amongst us.

00:11And we have in our midst now the Honorable External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. J. Shankar.

00:18We extend a very hearty welcome to the Honorable Minister on this occasion.

00:24Ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies, distinguished guests,

00:28we are at the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga

00:32and this celebration is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs

00:36here at the historic G20 tree plantation area in Nehru Park, New Delhi.

00:45Yoga, a Sanskrit word which means to unite or to connect, is more than just a practice.

00:54It is India's gift to global well-being, symbolizing the harmony of body, mind and spirit.

01:05And today, as we mark a decade of this universal celebration,

01:11we do so with friends and diplomatic missions from across the world.

01:16This year, we celebrate under the theme, Yoga for One Earth, One Health.

01:24A powerful call to care not only for ourselves, but for each other and the planet we share.

01:32From nurturing individual well-being to inspiring systemic change,

01:37India's evolving yoga landscape is shaping a healthier, more harmonious world.

01:44Ladies and gentlemen, we are also honored to have amidst us three distinguished yoga practitioners

01:52from Argentina, Singapore and Kazakhstan.

01:57They are here as part of a 17-member delegation from 15 countries

02:02to participate in the Yoga Bandhan Initiative

02:05to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga.

02:11It is inspiring that the number of yoga events that are being held worldwide

02:16has doubled this year from last year.

02:19And this time, there are more than 2,000 yoga events

02:23held in over 1,300 locations in 191 countries.

02:29191 countries, ladies and gentlemen, of the world.

02:33So every country in the world is celebrating the International Day of Yoga with us.

02:39And now, we begin with the Common Yoga Protocol Session,

02:4445 minutes of mindfulness, movement and inner harmony.

02:49May this morning energize your day

02:51and deepen our collective commitment to health and balance.

02:56I now invite our yoga instructor to please lead us.

03:00Thank you, ma'am.

03:07Namaste.

03:08A very good morning to all of you

03:10and a very happy International Day of Yoga.

03:15I welcome you all in the Common Yoga Protocol Session.

03:19So, without any further delay, let us begin the session.

03:31I request everyone to please sit down at your place.

03:36Sit in any comfortable posture, known as Sukhasana.

03:50With the back and neck straight,

03:55we begin the session with prayer.

04:01Join your palms in Namaskar Mudra.

04:07Bring your hands close to the chest.

04:11Gently close your eyes.

04:20May you move in harmony.

04:23May you speak in unison.

04:26Let our mind be equanimous like in the beginning.

04:33Let the divinity manifest in all our endeavors.

04:40With this bhaava, we'll chant the prayer.

04:43Amen.

04:44Amen.

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