Hundreds attend yoga session in Washington ahead of International Yoga Day
The Hindu
Asserting that yoga is a strong uniting force across geographies and boundaries, the NSF director said science and yoga are in synergy towards the prosperity of the mind and body.
Hundreds of people participated in a yoga session organised by the Indian Embassy at the iconic Washington Monument here ahead of the International Yoga Day (June 21).
The participants of the event held on June 18 were from different walks of life, including the US administration, Congress, industry, diplomatic corps, media and the Indian diaspora.
Yoga is India's greatest gift to the world, US National Science Foundation (NSF) director Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan said.
Dr Panchanathan was the guest of honour at the event organised by the embassy in association with several diaspora and US organisations.
Asserting that yoga is a strong uniting force across geographies and boundaries, the NSF director said science and yoga are in synergy towards the prosperity of the mind and body.
As part of the celebrations, a common yoga protocol session was conducted which saw enthusiastic participation from those present.
India's Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu said yoga is an enhancer of physical, mental, spiritual and intellectual well-being.
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