On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the cricket fraternity came forward to extend wishes and urged everyone to make yoga a part of their lives. Taking to Twitter, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared few pictures of himself performing yoga asanas. "Yoga helps increase the teamwork between the body and the mind. Which is your favourite Yoga asana?" Sachin wrote in his tweet. Even fans engaged in the comment section by mentioning their favourite yoga asana.
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On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the cricket fraternity came forward to extend wishes and urged everyone to make yoga a part of their lives
Sachin Tendulkar performing yoga© Twitter
Shikhar Dhawan also took to Instagram stories and defined yoga as "the art of uniting body, mind, and spirit."
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag posted a video of him performing Shirshasana and wrote, "Wishing you a great #internationaldayofyoga."
While Pragyan Ojha shared a picture of him on Instagram in 'Vrikshasana' or Tree Pose. He emphasized the effect yoga can have on one's mental and physical well-being.
In his post, he wrote, "Happy International Yoga Day! Embracing this ancient practice promotes physical and mental well-being, fostering harmony and inner peace. Let's unite in harnessing the power of yoga to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance overall health."
Every year, International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
The concept of International Yoga Day was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2014 address to the United Nations General Assembly. Since then, Yoga has gained huge popularity worldwide due to its ability to enhance flexibility, strength, balance, and overall fitness.
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This year the theme of Yoga Day is 'Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' i.e., Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of 'One World-One Family'. It emphasizes the spirit of Yoga, which unites and takes everyone along.
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