G20 delegates perform Yoga on 9th International Yoga Day at Raj Bhawan in Goa
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G20 delegates performed Yoga along with Goa Governor P.S. Shreedharan Pillai, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy, and Minister of Tourism and Defence Ajay Bhatt on the occasion of International Yoga Day
G20 delegates performed Yoga along with Goa Governor P.S. Shreedharan Pillai, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy, and Minister of Tourism and Defence Ajay Bhatt on the occasion of International Yoga Day at Raj Bhawan in Goa on June 21.
While addressing the media, Goa Governor P.S. Shreedharan Pillai said, "The country achieved great success because more than 180 countries and we are observing this day. In the UN also our Prime Minister is participating. This is for the prosperity of the Indians. "Concept of Vasudev Kutumbakam is there. So, for PM Modi, for the unity of the country and for the unity of the entire universe, all creatures in the world, that is our concept that is spreading," he added.
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He said, "This is very much helpful and international thinking that adhere the universe is one, that concept also is a good thing. And I am very happy that this time because of the G20 delegates from various countries they came all the way to Raj Bhawan and we can proudly say it's a perfect moment in our Raj Bhawan's life'."
G20 delegates also shared their experiences and said yoga is good for relaxing and focuses on the spiritual side. Speaking with ANI, Dieter Janecek, Coordinator for Tourism from Germany said, "It's my first time experiencing here being in Goa and being part of a yoga session, and I really much appreciated that. It's very good for relaxing. It's bringing some sports to my body. And that's one thing I very much appreciate. So thank you very much."
"Well, this was my first time ever that I did some yoga sessions. So it was quite unusual but very fast could get into relaxation, and I liked the way it was introduced and so I think I will do it again", Mr. Janecek added.
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