Thread by @Secretary_MoHUA

युज्यते अनेन इति योगःI

I learnt Yoga at the age of 12 from Babuji, my father Late Shri Madan Mishra, a devout Yogi, in my village. I sharpened my skills through ‘योगाभ्यास’ under the light & guidance of many teachers subsequently.

Yoga has helped me throughout school, college & later in public services. It ensures me maintain balance, focus, calm & composure and confidence. It’s a ‘रामबाण’ not only for one’s wholistic health but also helps in developing better immunity against diseases.

I had the great privilege of learning Yoga from @yogrishiramdev Ji, who has popularised Yoga among common masses. I was further blessed to learn Sambhavi Kriya from @SadhguruJV at Isha Foundation HQ in Coimbatore.

Yoga consists of eight limbs of Yama (Abstinences), Niyama (Observances), Asana (Yoga Postures), Pranayama (Breath Control), Pratyahara (Withdrawal of the Senses), Dharana (Concentration), Dhyana (Meditation) and Samadhi (Absorption).

Thanks to our Hon’ble PM, who has made this ancient wisdom of our country an international practice! Observance of International Yoga Day is a great tribute to our learned saints, who mastered and gave this nectar to humanity with the mantra of ‘वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्’

‘योग: कर्मसु कौशलम्'
Yoga makes perfect in performance. It has become more important in the current scenario of #COVIDー19 pandemic. We need to boost our immunity to fight with this deadly infection.

Happy #InternationalYogaDay !