IMPHAL, JUNE 21, 2017 (DIPR): The Third International Day of Yoga 2017 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Ima Khunthokhanbi Hall, Thangmeiband organised by the Manipur State Yoga Association. Hon’ble Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Karam Shyam was the Chief Guest of the function. The day began with a Yoga Flag run by the Chief Guest of the function.
Speaking during the function Minister Shri Karam Shyam said the benefits of yoga are now spread worldwide. The renewed global recognition and appeal towards yoga should be credited to hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, he added.
Minister Karam Shyam also said that, yoga not only liberates body and soul but also cleanses and purifies the body. He said in Manipur, yoga is more popular with the women, as yoga helps in detoxifying mind and helps in reducing stress.
A seminar on yoga was also held where experts spoke on various benefits of yoga. A yoga demonstration was also held which was attended by hundreds of participants. President of Manipur State Yoga Association Shri Oinam Budhi Singh and Chief Advisor of Manipur State Yoga Association Shri A. Ibotombi Singh also attended the function. (DIPR)
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