Yoga is a remarkable scientific system: Yoga connects Atma to Parmatma

CM Shri Chouhan practices Yoga at state-level programme
Fourth International Yoga Day celebrated in state

Bhopal, June 22, 2018 :

Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Yoga is a remarkable scientific system. Yoga connects Atma to Parmatma. It is an effective medium to stay healthy. Yoga keeps the heart joyous, intellect sharp and body healthy. Shri Chouhan was addressing the state level Yogabhyas Programme held at the Lal Parade Ground on the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21, 2018.

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thawarchand Gehlot presided over the programme. Director of Yoga Institute, Mumbai Yoga Guru Smt. Hansa Jaidev Yogendra was the chief guest on the occasion. Among those present on the occasion were Mayor Shri Alok Sharma, Chairman Municipal Corporation Shri Surjeet Singh Chouhan, Chairman Bhopal Development Authority Shri Om Yadav, Chief Secretary Shri B.P Singh and Director General of Police Shri R.K. Shukla. Officers, Yoga lovers and school children in a large number attended the state level programme.

CM Shri Chouhan said that Yoga should be practised regularly. Referring to an accident that he met with in year 1998, Shri Chouhan said that at a point of time, I thought it would never be possible for me to walk. But miraculously with regular Yoga practise, today I am able to work for 18 hours a day daily. Establishing the importance of Yoga Shri Chouhan said that one must practise Yoga and inspire others also. With regular practise of Yoga one can stay healthy. It also reduces the expense on medicines and fills life with renewed energy and joy.

Shri Chouhan said that the history of Yoga dates back to thousands of years. Our saints and seers have developed the Yoga-Vidha to live life after several years of hard penance and medidation. India has given the message of Yoga, world fraternity, welfare and harmony to the world. Referring to the contribution of Swami Baba Ramdev in the globalisation of Yoga, he said that the world’s most popular leader Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has established Yoga in the world.

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thawarchand Gehlot said that Yoga is most essential for physical, mental and intellectual health. Due to the efforts of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi the United States of America is celebrating International Yoga Day. Today Yoga is being practised in several countries in the world. He stressed on the need for support of all sections in publicising the importance of Yoga.

The Yogabhyas started with the Omkar sound. The kriyas practised in the programme included Yogasana, Kapalbhati, Pranayam, and Dhyana. The Yogasanas included Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Padahastasana, Ardh Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Vajrasana, Ardha Ushtrasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttanamandukasana, Vakrasana, Makrasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Setubandhasana, Uttanpadasana, Ardh Halasana, Pavanmuktasana, Shavasana, Adi Asana and Nadishodhan, Sheetali and Bhramari Pranayam.

Direct telecast of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address was shown at a programme organised in Dehradun on International Yoga Day at the beginning of the programme. The programme began with the national song Vande Mataram. Yogacharya Pandit Radheshyam Mishra conducted the Yogic Kriyas. Shri Kartik Das and Sushri Damini Dhalai conducted the programme.