Yoga vital for health, spirituality; drug-free society: HP Guv on International Day of Yoga

Shimla, June 21 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday said yoga purifies both body and mind and plays an important role in health, spirituality and human connection in today’s fast-paced life.

Marking the 11th International Day of Yoga, Shukla said that while devotees from across the country visit Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh, it is unfortunate that a section of the state’s youth is falling into drug abuse, and yoga could serve as an effective tool in eradicating the menace.

The governor performed yoga with students at Raj Bhawan and recalled that Himachal Pradesh is the land of Devi Parvati, who is believed to have practised Yog Kriyas to attain Lord Shiva.

Yoga, a gift from our ancient sages, has been globally recognised. On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative, the United Nations declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga, he said.

A large number of students, residents, officials, and political leaders performed yoga at multiple locations across the state on Saturday morning to celebrate the occasion. PTI BPL OZ OZ