Make yoga a part of daily life: Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi

GUWAHATI: With the rest of the nation, Raj Bhavan, Assam too celebrated International Day of Yoga at its premises today to promote yoga for humanity. Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi, along with the First Lady of Assam, Prem Mukhi and Raj Bhavan officials and yoga enthusiasts from different organizations took active part in it.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Prof Mukhi said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of our ancient tradition which our Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded to make it a global phenomenon. Yoga has always been India's unique way to remain fit. It has immense potential in enhancing the physical and mental well-being of humankind, making one's life healthy and purposeful."

The Governor also said that yoga should be kept as a part of everyone's routine. In order to get the optimum benefit of yoga one has to dedicatedly practice it. He urged everyone to include yoga in their daily life for attaining overall health. Prof. Mukhi said, "Yoga should not be confined to practicing it on the occasion of Yoga Day only. It should be practiced on a daily basis. I will be happy if the participants keep practicing yoga to attain optimum benefits of this ancient tradition to keep themselves fit and free from disease".

The yoga session was actively participated by the officials of Raj Bhavan, members of the Rotary Club, CRPF personnel, Marwari Sammelan Guwahati, Byatikram Group, members of FICCI Ladies Organization North East, Kreeda Bharati, Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan, Marwari Mahila Ekta Manch, Marwari Yuva Manch among others, stated a press release.

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