The International Day of Yoga was celebrated by the members of the Odia Society UAE in Dubai on Monday. This year too, people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) including Odias participated on this occasion with full enthusiasm in programmes with limited attendance, parks, and homes while adhering to the restriction Odia Society UAE chief Dr Chandra Sekhar Khuntia said, “Maintaining a regular yoga practice can transform our lives drastically by boosting our immunity, self-esteem and confidence. Let’s make every day ‘Yoga Day’.” In his message for the occasion, Indian Consul General Aman Puri said, as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition to the world and in this era of Covid pandemic, it is proving to be a real boon to mankind.”
“Yoga which is our priceless tradition, gives us a happier way of life. By integrating the body, mind and soul, one adopts a sense of calmness and mindfulness in behaviour. Yoga is going to be a highlight in Indian pavilion during the Dubai Expo 2020,” Puri added. Notably, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has been celebrating International Yoga Day by conducting various programmes for past six years.