Yoga boosts immune system against Coronavirus: PM Modi
Sunday, 21 June 2020 (16:07 IST)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on International Yoga Day on Sunday said that the Yoga boosts immune system of the body and we must include ‘Pranayama’ in our daily life.
Addressing the nation on the occasion via video conference, PM Modi said that ‘International Yoga Day’ is a day of solidarity and Pranayama Yoga or breathing exercises strengthens our respiratory system. It is more relevant in the current times as it is the respiratory system of the body that is most adversely affected by the Coronavirus”.
Describing the IYD is a day of solidarity and a day of universal brotherhood, he further said that Yoga has emerged as a force for unity, deepens the bonds of humanity as it does not discriminate.
“It goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith and nations. Anybody can embrace Yoga. If we can fine tune our cord of health and hope, the day is not far away when world will witness the success of the health and happy humanity. Yoga can definitely help us make this happen”, PM Modi said.
“As conscious citizens, we will move forward as a family and society in unison. We will try to make ‘Yoga at home and Yoga with family’ a part of our lives. We will surely succeed, we will surely win”, the Prime Minister added. (UNI)
