In 2014, 130 countries across the world supported UN resolution to declare 21st June as International Yoga Day. Since then, every year, on this date, Yoga has been celebrated with a tremendous enthusiasm to make people aware of how it bestows with a healthy body, mind and adds quality to life. Kudos to our PM Narendra Modi who made Indian Yoga a global phenomenon! With every passing year, International Day of Yoga (IDY) has received stupendous response from people from all walks of life. The theme for Yoga Day 2018 is “Yoga for Peace.” Today, as the world gears up to celebrate the 4th edition of IDY, everybody has rolled out their mats to join the bandwagon. Here are few glimpses of celebrities practicing Yoga.
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Celebrities Practicing Yoga- PM NARENDRA MODI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead around 50,000 volunteers in Dehradun today to mark the fourth International Yoga Day celebrations.
In his address at Forest Research Institute, the Prime Minister said “people across the country are welcoming the sun.” He added that Indians should be proud of their traditions and only then the world will be proud of them.”
SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA
The Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast, Shilpa Shetty Kundra credits her fabulous body to yoga. She has been a yoga practitioner for many years. Here is what she has to say on International Day Of Yoga, 2018.
“Pranayama: Prana means life (no life without breath), Ayama means practice/control. So when you practice control over breath you WILL have control over your LIFE and MIND. It not only cleanses 72000 nadis/channels, your mind and blood ,but that cleansing process translates into energy.. SHAKTI.. This power helps you positively manifest your AURA, RELATIONSHIPS,SELF-AWARENESS and GOALS.
This International Yoga day start with Pranayama.. Welcome the NEW you. Inhale the future, Exhale the past..Enjoy the present.”
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MALAIKA ARORA
“Endorsing a fit lifestyle doesn’t come easy but once it is ingrained in you, the benefits are numerous. Yoga has helped my mind and body keep fit. And while I have embraced various forms of fitness, Yoga remains one of my most favourite,” Malaika said in a statement.
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KANGNA RANAUT
The Queen of Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut shows her dedication to Yoga on International Yoga Day. She encourages everyone to adopt Yoga as a lifestyle & a way to spiritual awakening.
JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ
This beautiful actress of Bollywood is well know for her flexibility. She believes in the power of Yoga too.
MANDIRA BEDI
Actor and anchor Mandira Bedi devoted her day to Yoga and put up a post on her social media account.
RUJUTA DIWEKAR
Mumbai-based celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar who has worked with celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan believes, “the tendency of the body is to be lazy and that of the mind to be wavering. So, inspired by nature, yoga was developed as a practice to help the body move and keep the mind still.”
MILIND SOMAN
When you talk of Indian supermodels, invariably it is Milind Soman that comes to mind first. He believes that it’s never too late to start Yoga.
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My contribution to the 1,00,000 Suryanamaskaaras that the people at @BeCureFit are targetting today on #InternationalYogaDay 🙂 I feel stronger and more flexible with yoga and it's never too late to start!! #BeFitWithYoga pic.twitter.com/CFQ84gqad5
— Milind Usha Soman (@milindrunning) June 21, 2018
SAINA NEHWAL
Our badminton player Saina Nehwal rolled out her Yoga mat and participated actively.
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— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) June 21, 2018
NEETU CHANDRA
Actress Neetu Chandra also came forward to promote Yoga among people.
GUL PANAG
Gul panag, too, came forward to spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among the general public.