President’s message on International Day of Yoga

KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stated that the entire world accepting Yoga, which is closely associated with Nepal’s ancient civilisation and life philosophy, as a useful practice for life is a matter of pleasure for all of us. In a message on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, President Bhandari has said all will achieve success to develop a happy, prosperous and peaceful society by connecting the humanitarian pleasure achieved from the physical development to the positive energy achieved from the Yoga exercise. The President has mentioned that Yoga is an exercise to strengthen an individual’s physical, mental and spiritual health thus is regarded as an action with thought besides a physical exercise. "The contribution of Nepali civilisation in the development of Yoga has been extensively enlightened by our scholars, yoga Gurus. Yoga, which is considered to have been originated and developed in Nepal, has a special space in the lives of Lord Shiva and King Janak as well as in Kirat and Bon civilisations," reads the message. President Bhandari has also said there is a direct presence of Yoga in the handicrafts, painting and sculpture associated with the social and cultural lifestyles of Nepalis. The Head of the State spoke of the need to develop Yoga as a part of education. She also called for conducting more research on the field of Yoga. The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated on June 21 since 2015 at the call of the United Nations Organisation.