To ensure youthful, long life and sound health, the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh has called on Nigerians and the world to embrace of yoga exercises.
According to him, regular yoga exercises will make anyone to maintain his or her youthful virtues even in old age.
The exercises, he said, will also keep illnesses, especially those that have to do with old age. far away from the individual.
Amb. Singh spoke on Saturday at the event marking the 12th International Day of Yoga at the National Stadium Velodrome in Abuja. It was themed “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,”
He said "Today we have just completed the 12th edition of the International Day of Yoga. The theme this year is yoga for healthy aging, and everyone has now realized the importance of yoga, not only for their physical well-being, but also for their mental well-being.
"Of course, yoga has got many benefits, but since I emphasize that this year's theme is healthy aging, because we have seen that many times when you age, you get many ailments which can be avoided by the practice of yoga, and this is what we are going to convey to the masses, that when you practice yoga, you will be as youthful as you are in your youth, in your old age, so practice yoga for good health." he stated
Stressing that yoga is a timeless gift from India to humanity and an effective means of maintaining health, vitality and mental balance throughout life, he said “Many ailments associated with old age can be avoided through the practice of yoga,”
He pointed out that the increasing global popularity of yoga results from its ability to improve physical fitness, strengthen mental resilience and foster harmony between the body, mind and spirit.
Yoga, he said, gives the opportunity for people to reconnect with themselves through breathing exercises, stretching, mindfulness and controlled movement.
Over the years, he said, yoga has evolved into a universal language of wellness that transcends nationalities, cultures and religious backgrounds, and bringing people together through a shared commitment to healthier living.
According to him, the United Nations General Assembly adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 following a proposal by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in recognition of yoga’s global appeal and benefits
Commending the large turnout of people for the event at the Velodrome in Abuja, he said, it reflected the growing acceptance of yoga across different communities and countries.
He expressed appreciation to the National Sports Commission, officials of the High Commission of India, corporate partners and other stakeholders for supporting the event.
