{"id":10743,"date":"2025-06-21T10:30:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T05:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=10743"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:02:05","slug":"pm-modi-leads-11th-international-yoga-day-calls-yoga-the-pause-button-humanity-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/pm-modi-leads-11th-international-yoga-day-calls-yoga-the-pause-button-humanity-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Leads 11th International Yoga Day, Calls Yoga the \u2018Pause Button Humanity Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"143\"><em data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"143\">Published: June 21, 2025 | Visakhapatnam, India<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"780\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by leading a mass yoga session in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, calling yoga \u201cthe pause button that humanity needs\u201d amid a turbulent global landscape. Addressing thousands gathered along the coastal city\u2019s shoreline at dawn, Modi framed yoga not merely as a wellness routine but as a profound civilizational offering that provides direction toward peace, harmony, and collective human purpose. With global instability, environmental stress, and social fragmentation dominating headlines, Modi reiterated yoga\u2019s role in transcending boundaries and fostering unity.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"836\">A Call for Inner Stillness in a Restless World<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1447\">Standing barefoot on a sprawling yoga mat beside Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, Prime Minister Modi reflected on the world\u2019s increasingly \u201ctense, unstable, and restless\u201d state. He emphasized how yoga\u2014rooted in ancient Indian philosophy\u2014offers humanity the tools to regain balance. \u201cIn an age of distraction, yoga teaches presence. In a climate of conflict, yoga gives us peace,\u201d he declared. His choice of Visakhapatnam as the venue, a city known for its dual identity as a naval hub and coastal sanctuary, subtly echoed his message of internal strength and external serenity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1465\">Highlights<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1723\">\n<li data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1536\">\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1536\">PM Modi described yoga as a &#8216;pause button&#8217; amid global tension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1598\">\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1598\">Event hosted in Visakhapatnam with mass participation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1668\">\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1668\">Yoga framed as a timeless tool for global stability and peace<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1723\">\n<p data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1723\">Leaders from Andhra Pradesh joined in solidarity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/content\/dalal-street-braces-for-ipo-frenzy-as-12-issues-worth-%e2%82%b915800-crore-launch-next-week\/\">Dalal Street Braces for IPO Frenzy as 12 Issues Worth \u20b915,800 Crore Launch Next Week<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1808\">\u201cYoga for One Earth, One Health\u201d: Theme Echoes Planetary Interconnectedness<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2447\">This year\u2019s International Day of Yoga carried the theme \u201cYoga for One Earth, One Health,\u201d aligning wellness with environmental stewardship. Modi emphasized that the health of human beings is inseparable from the health of the ecosystems they inhabit. \u201cOur well-being is tied to the soil beneath us, the rivers that nourish us, and the animals and plants that complete our ecosystem,\u201d he said, urging citizens and policymakers alike to adopt holistic practices that recognize these linkages. His speech positioned yoga not just as a personal exercise but as a planetary imperative\u2014one capable of transforming ecological consciousness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2465\">Highlights<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2743\">\n<li data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2533\">\n<p data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2533\">2025 Yoga Day theme emphasizes human-nature interdependence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2611\">\n<p data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2611\">Modi highlighted soil, water, flora, and fauna as health determinants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2674\">\n<p data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2674\">Yoga presented as both personal and planetary practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2743\">\n<p data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2743\">Global ecological awareness integrated into wellness narrative<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2813\">Yoga\u2019s Global March: From Himalayan Peaks to Sydney\u2019s Shores<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"3472\">Highlighting the international footprint of yoga over the past decade, Modi underscored the practice\u2019s widespread adoption across continents and contexts. He recounted how astronauts engage in yoga aboard spacecraft, Indian Navy sailors perform asanas on decks at sea, and visually impaired students read Yoga Shastra in Braille. \u201cFrom the Sydney Opera House to Himalayan monasteries, yoga is practiced in places once unimaginable,\u201d Modi said with visible pride. The global scope, he added, demonstrates yoga\u2019s unique ability to transcend physical, cultural, and linguistic barriers\u2014making it one of the few unifying rituals in an otherwise fractured world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3490\">Highlights<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3756\">\n<li data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3553\">\n<p data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3553\">PM cited diverse yoga settings\u2014from space to seashores<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3633\">\n<p data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3633\">Yoga practiced at Sydney Opera House, naval vessels, and mountain peaks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3693\">\n<p data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3693\">Braille Yoga Shastras empower the visually impaired<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3756\">\n<p data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3756\">Yoga\u2019s reach seen as a symbol of global cultural harmony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3820\">\u201cFrom Me to We\u201d: Modi Proposes &#8216;Yoga for Humanity 2.0&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"4482\">In a philosophical turn, PM Modi urged the world to embrace a new global movement: &#8220;Yoga for Humanity 2.0.&#8221; He described yoga as a spiritual migration from \u201cme to we,\u201d a shift from individual ego to collective consciousness. By placing inner peace at the center of civic and public life, Modi argued that societies could overcome the psychological fragmentation that underpins many of today\u2019s social and political tensions. The Prime Minister appealed to global leaders to integrate yoga-inspired mindfulness and inclusivity into public policy, education, and diplomacy. \u201cLet yoga be not just a morning routine, but a framework for public values,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4500\">Highlights<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4754\">\n<li data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4557\">\n<p data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4557\">Modi introduced \u2018Yoga for Humanity 2.0\u2019 movement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4558\" data-end=\"4625\">\n<p data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4625\">Calls for integrating yoga into civic and global governance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4687\">\n<p data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4687\">Yoga framed as a shift from ego to collective harmony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4754\">\n<p data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4754\">Proposal aims to align mindfulness with policy and diplomacy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4761\" data-end=\"4819\">A Decade of Yoga Day: From UN Adoption to Global Ritual<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"5512\">Recalling the moment India\u2019s proposal to designate June 21 as International Yoga Day was adopted by the United Nations in 2014, PM Modi noted the overwhelming support from 175 countries, an unprecedented moment of global alignment. \u201cSuch unity is rare in global politics\u2014it speaks to yoga\u2019s universal truth,\u201d he said. Since then, Yoga Day has evolved into a worldwide observance, with millions across continents taking part. Schools, armed forces, corporations, and community groups now integrate yoga into their annual rhythms, transforming it into a global civic ritual. The Prime Minister\u2019s remarks reflected not just celebration, but strategic vision for yoga\u2019s soft power potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5530\">Highlights<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5773\">\n<li data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5594\">\n<p data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5594\">UN adoption of Yoga Day in 2014 backed by 175 countries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5595\" data-end=\"5655\">\n<p data-start=\"5597\" data-end=\"5655\">Yoga Day now celebrated globally across institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5713\">\n<p data-start=\"5658\" data-end=\"5713\">Modi framed the observance as global civic ritual<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5714\" data-end=\"5773\">\n<p data-start=\"5716\" data-end=\"5773\">Highlights India\u2019s diplomatic soft power through yoga<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5780\" data-end=\"5834\">Unity Through Breath: A Morning of Global Synchrony<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5836\" data-end=\"6503\">As the sun rose over Visakhapatnam\u2019s shoreline, thousands performed pranayama and asanas in synchrony with yoga practitioners around the globe. Modi noted how communities in dozens of time zones\u2014from Pacific islands to African townships\u2014had aligned their schedules with the event. \u201cToday, the world breathes together,\u201d he said, describing it as a rare act of collective presence. With live feeds showing yoga being performed at global landmarks, the event served not only as a spiritual gathering but a showcase of India\u2019s cultural leadership. Modi\u2019s greetings to citizens around the world reinforced the symbolic unity of breath as a gesture of planetary solidarity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6505\" data-end=\"6521\">Highlights<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6795\">\n<li data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6594\">\n<p data-start=\"6524\" data-end=\"6594\">Global communities aligned yoga routines with India\u2019s observance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6595\" data-end=\"6665\">\n<p data-start=\"6597\" data-end=\"6665\">Thousands joined Modi in live session by Visakhapatnam\u2019s coast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6666\" data-end=\"6735\">\n<p data-start=\"6668\" data-end=\"6735\">Modi described the global event as \u2018world breathing together\u2019<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6736\" data-end=\"6795\">\n<p data-start=\"6738\" data-end=\"6795\">Yoga Day positioned as symbol of unity across borders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published: June 21, 2025 | Visakhapatnam, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by leading a mass yoga session in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, calling yoga \u201cthe pause button that humanity needs\u201d amid a turbulent global landscape. 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