International Day Of Yoga: These Are Yoga Poses Performed By PM Modi At UN Lawns

Before performing yoga poses, PM Modi also addressed the gathering and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

Prime Minister Narenra Modi on Wednesday took part in the International Day of Yoga programme in the lawns of the United Nations headquarters where he performed a number of yoga poses. The lawn was full of yoga enthusiasts and dignitaries invited by the United Nations as part of the International Yoga Day celebrations. Before performing yoga poses, PM Modi also addressed the gathering and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration. He was wearing an especially customised white yoga t-shirt and trousers.

Here is a list of yoga poses that PM Modi performed:

Tadasana: Also known as the palm tree or mountain pose, it is great for beginners and experienced yoga practitioners alike. It looks simple where a person has to list his/her arms from a standing position and stretch them up while inhaling and releasing the breath while coming down. According to Ayush ministry, Tadasana brings stability and firmness to the body, helps clear up congestion of the back muscles and nerves and corrects faulty posture.

Ardhachakrasana: The half wheel pose is performed by extending arms overhead and gently bending backwards, pushing the pelvis forward. The arms are kept in a straight line with ears, elbows and knees also straight and head up. The pose helps stretch the front upper torso and tones the arms and shoulder muscles.